* Affiliate links included. “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of …
For weeks our brothers and sisters in Iraq have been enduring harsh persecution at the hands of ISIS troops as they storm the country. I heard on Fox News, some Iraqi believers, when faced with death were converting to Islam — and being killed anyway. Since the founding of …
I just returned home for two weeks working with missionaries in Africa. There are four families and a single intern who are serving in this area. One of the things that stood out to me during my visit is how these missionaries have bonded together …
In Southeast Asia where 1% of the population has even heard the name of Jesus spoken, a small (and growing) group of believers are worshiping today. They are lifting hands and voices to our God with beauty and grace. For some in the group, this …
We know there is a fragrant aroma to goodness. And, we know from scripture, our goodness is a reflection of the love of God. The Holy Spirit fruit of goodness is like a lighthouse shining strong in a dark world. “You are the light of …
“Share the Gospel daily. If necessary, use words.” Before my husband and I began our journey to serve as international missionaries, I clung to this phrase. I would justify to myself that I had indeed been obedient to the great commission because I had lived …
Human trafficking is a vague term people can be afraid to touch. It’s an intimidating, unclean, and dangerous problem that can easily scare away the kindest of hearts. They look at it and say there are too many women affected by this heinous crime to …
This is an easy fun summer party that can be done for any age group. Spuds with your Buds We baked enough potatoes for our guests then provided fun fixings for the potatoes. You can have your guests bring a fixing for the potato bar …
Many Christian pragmatists suggest that short-term mission projects are a waste of resources. After all, it costs a lot of money to send a group of teenagers to Costa Rica for a week. What these well-meaning Christians don’t realize, however, is that it is impossible …
As we get older, we sometimes define ourselves (or are defined by others) by our limitations or what we can’t do. This can be especially true in applying for jobs or trying to start a new business or ministry. We may be healthy and not …
