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Becky Douglas
MEET AUTHOR Becky Douglas
Becky Douglas is the Founder and President of Rising Star Outreach, a charity dedicated to serving the leprosy-affected of India. Her work with Rising Star has been featured on TV, radio, magazines and newspapers throughout the U.S. and internationally. Becky and her husband, John, are the parents of ten children.
Author's Published Articles
Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal
Sis. Jones wrapped her arms around me. I asked her…
We All Have Enough to Share (Even When it Doesn’t Feel Like It)
We don’t have to have a large bank account or…
An Update on Meridian’s Kids in India
Meridian readers were so responsive in the recent campaign to…
Enrich Your Life, Change Another
We have had a wonderful campaign with our Meridian readers…
How Many People Does it Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
A memorable collaboration to bring light to the humble home…
Saving Satya’s Life: Clean Water and a Second Chance at Life
As he worked with those from the leprosy colony, Suku…
Ragpickers: Among the Most Desperate People on Earth
What is a ragpicker? Most people in America have no…
Breaking the Chains of Child Marriage: Kasturi’s Story of Hope
Kasturi was 13 years old when her step mother insisted…
From Despair to Hope: How Meridian Readers Are Changing the Lives of India’s Forgotten Children
Back in October 2019, Meridian readers came together and generously…
The Powerful Difference Sponsorship Makes in the Life of a Child
She worked as a rag picker, unsure what to feed…
My Dangerous Vacation Surprise
A shocking (and dangerous) surprise on vacation caused me to…
Healing Ourselves Through Service to Others
Shortly after my husband, John, and I arrived as Mission…
Healing Pain
Part of everyone’s life experience involves pain. Sometimes excruciatingly. We…
What Are the Chances?
We realized that we had not hundreds—but thousands of honeybees. By…
A Surprise for a Child with Brain Cancer
Last month I wrote about my 3-year-old granddaughter, Madi, and…
How a Debilitating Disease Taught Me that the Lord Keeps His Promises
I prayed non-stop. I feared I was dying. The pressure…
Helping a Death Row Inmate Understand the Greatest Miracle in Human History
I have to admit that I was a bit apprehensive…
This Valentine’s Day, Give a Unique Gift of Love
This year perhaps we could think about giving ourselves and…
Christmas Gratitude—Am I a Season Too Late?
Maybe it’s just a holdover from Thanksgiving . . .But…
Miracles come from the Lord’s Law of the Fast
I have personally resorted to the Isaiah’s Law of the…
How a Broken Crayon Taught Kids the Value of Money
Now that I have ten kids, each one with their…
The Tyranny of a Daily Schedule
A heart-wrenching missed opportunity taught me a lesson that will…
How a Missionary Honored His Father
Two amazing examples of young men who had already learned…
Grasping for Meaning on the Hardest Days of Motherhood
As the mother of ten, I can readily identify with…
We Never Know How Far Our Influence is Felt
During a near-death experience, a woman saw how the good…
How 27 Preschoolers in India Taught Me a Lesson in the Power of Gratitude
I hardly dared to ask the hotel owner if our…
How Gratitude Can Transform Suffering
This principle of giving gratitude for all things was taught…
Honoring the Prince of Peace in a World Full of Conflict
As I reflect on the words of the heavenly host…
The Astounding Power of Gratitude to Create Happiness
Recently there has been a tremendous amount of research on…
How Can We Sing the Song of Redeeming Love?
Listening to the Sunday afternoon session of General Conference, I…
When the Lord Blesses Us With Happier Days
I had thought my article last month would be the…
When Life Rages Around Us, We Can Still Find Comfort in God
After returning from my daily run, I grabbed the newspaper…
How Two Broken Sisters Helped to Heal Each Other
Several factors combined to help our adopted and paralyzed daugther…
Could Anything be Worse than the First Wave of COVID-19 in India?
A second wave of Covid is racking India, and Rising…
The Happiest Day of Her Life, the Hardest Day of Mine
When my adopted daughter, who was paralyzed and barely engaged…
When My Desperate Prayers Finally Brought an Unexpected Breakthrough
Jolanta was nine years old when we adopted her. Her…
Helping to Heal the Abuse that Nearly Destroyed My Adopted Daughter
After my article last month about the challenges of dealing…
How God Changed My Heart When I Thought I Had Nothing Left to Give
I received a phone call early one Friday morning from…
Finding Personal Healing Through Service
As we start the New Year, I’ve been reflecting on…
Adopting an Entirely New Kind of Christmas
As we had been talking, I had been looking over…
The Rabbi and the Grand Dragon
Rabbi Michael Weisser received a phone call. “You will be…
Lessons Learned When an Apostle Came to Lunch
We had an Apostle to lunch! Crazy as that might…
How Can You Respond to a Need You Cannot See?
“Did you notice how quiet Margo was at Relief Society?…
Fish Stories: Lessons for a World caught in a Grisly Pandemic
It was an eyesore and a health hazard. The pond…
Tender Mercies: Caught Home Alone by an Escaped Rapist and Murderer
38 years ago, a convicted rapist and murderer escaped from…
How A Simple Styrofoam Cooler Changed a Family and a Village
Sixteen years ago, a terrible tsunami hit the Indian Ocean…
The Hardest Part Seems to be Not Knowing How Long this Trial May Last
I have learned in life that everyone has to go…
A Beautiful, Unexpected Silver Lining from Covid-19
Report from India: Two short, uplifting stories of the beauty…
An Astonishing Miracle from the Previous Worldwide Corona Fast
I sat staring at my TV screen in disbelief. The…
“The Lord’s Economy”: How the Lord Honors Those Who Honor Him
I have a wonderful friend who likes to talk about…
When God brings Life Out of Ashes
For most people it is possible to control bipolar disorder…
What Surviving a Tsunami Taught Me About the Lord’s Awareness of His Children
Our organization opened a little pre-school with 27 tiny 3-5-year-old…
When a Soft Answer Turned Wrath to Conversion
Elder Henriquez and his companion were walking down the street…
A Heartfelt Thank You and a Stunning Announcement
Dear Meridian Readers: You exceeded the goal! Together you raised…
The Road to Sunderpur: A Legacy of Hope
In the midst of a desperate situation on the outskirts…
Into the Heart of a Leprosy Colony: A Lesson in Resetting my Priorities
Our generous Meridian readers have raised nearly $180,000, help us…
Answering Your Questions about Leprosy
We have now raised more than $170,000 towards our $200,000…
The Boy Who Discovered He Had Leprosy
The generous readers of Meridian have now raised over $150,000…
An Impossible Challenge Turned into Hope for the Children of the Leprosy Colonies in Bihar
Together Meridian readers are building a school for the children…
How a Simple Primary Song Brought About a Miracle in India
It felt like a miracle. After years of careful campaigning,…
The Greatest Lesson in Parenting I Have Ever Received
We don’t get a lot of training for this parenting…
The Magical Power of Loving Touch
I have seen touch break down barriers, comfort nearly inconsolable…
How the Lord Can Magnify Our Simple Offerings
How one discouraged reporter's "four measly paragraphs" saved a life.
The Remarkably Small Interventions on which Lives Can Turn
Sometimes just one small moment, one small gesture can change…
“Shall We Make a Move?”: Heeding the Call to Action
As God observes the world and all its problems, I…
Understanding the Worth of a Child
It was only a pre-school, but we were unbelievably excited…
The Best Thing We Can Give Might Not Be a Present
Padma and I finally arrived at a dusty leprosy colony…
An Unforgettable Lesson in Gratitude
Two little boys were ushered by their mother into the…
A Surprising Letter and Lesson from Maximum Security Prison
Several years ago a letter arrived with a return address…
What’s In a Name?: The Story of Brothers Joseph Stalin and John F. Kennedy
John’s full name was John F. Kennedy. I have no…
How One Person Turned the Tide in India and Saved Thousands of People
In November, 2015, the heavens opened up in Tamilnadu, India.…
The Greatest Poverty has Nothing to do with Money
Padma had come to this leprosy colony because she had…
Rejected by a Mother, but Not Forgotten by a Father in Heaven
In a leprosy colony in India, little Jennifer was literally…
The Incredible Power of One
My dear friend and next-door neighbor, Ellen Burt, died after…
The Magical Gift of Education
The parade of children to the pre-school was disheartening. At…
You Are Like God to Me
Ignorance and discrimination coupled to create an environment where Vijaya…