The church is quiet now, even though the pews are brimming with people. Anticipation fills the air; the service is nearly over. One by one, little white candles spread their warm glow across the dim sanctuary. Hushed voices join in unison, singing out: Silent night, Holy night All is… Read More
When two homeless men stumbled into his church in Mali—a large desert country in West Africa—Pastor Sylvain immediately came to their aid. He listened as they spoke of their recent escape from Liberia, where violence and unrest had driven them from the country. He listened as they shared a… Read More
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2015— As Christmas approaches, a new report suggests the greatest gift parents can give their teens this year is to sit down and read the Bible with them. American Bible Society’s 2015 Teens State of the Bible survey, conducted by Barna Research, found America’s… Read More
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2015— As Christmas approaches, a new report suggests the greatest gift parents can give their teens this year is to sit down and read the Bible with them. American Bible Society’s 2015 Teens State of the Bible survey, conducted by Barna Research, found America’s… Read More
Dear Friends, In Psalm 9:1, we find a beautiful declaration of thanksgiving: “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things you have done.” I’ve found that the end of each year is an excellent time to… Read More
Dear Friends, In Psalm 9:1, we find a beautiful declaration of thanksgiving: “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things you have done.” I’ve found that the end of each year is an excellent time to… Read More
As a poor farmer in Central Asia, Fahim* had never encountered the living God of the Bible. For him, Christianity had always been a distant phenomenon—a minority religion in his homeland. But on a day that started out like any other, Fahim’s life changed forever. Fahim was out in the… Read More
Iaroslava lived a typical Ukrainian childhood. She wandered through the woods behind her home to pick berries and mushrooms. She used scrap materials to make dolls, handkerchiefs and aprons. And, during the winter months, she watched wild dogs play in the snow. But as Iaroslava grew older, her childhood… Read More
For most of us, the holiday season is largely a season of preparation: We prepare to exchange presents by dashing around the mall. We prepare for holiday parties by coating the Christmas tree in gobs of tinsel. We prepare for winter weather by greasing up the sled and… Read More
For most of us, the holiday season is largely a season of preparation: We prepare to exchange presents by dashing around the mall. We prepare for holiday parties by coating the Christmas tree in gobs of tinsel. We prepare for winter weather by greasing up the sled and… Read More
