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Becky Douglas
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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
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…
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 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…