The ministry of the Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross extends far beyond their own chapters and churches. Through the In Christ Alone Fund, members and supporters help empower women and girls to serve Christ around the world. These donations provide grants for mission work and ministry opportunities that are transforming lives through the gospel.

When I first step off the plane, turning the corner into the crowded terminal and before I even collect my suitcase from baggage claim, I’m hit by a deep, rich aroma of berbere. Berbere is a pepper that is fire-roasted, sun-dried, and ground into a red powder that spices nearly every dish in Ethiopian cuisine.…