“They did not know if I was dead or alive,” Kaelo* says, describing the two days he spent afloat in churning waves after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted near the South Pacific Islands. The underwater eruption that took place nearly one year ago had the force of hundreds of… Read More

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever; he will always protect us. Isaiah 26:3-4 GNT In this second part of a five-part… Read More

He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,” “Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6b GNT In this first part of a five-part devotional series, “Finding Hope with Isaiah,” you can experience fresh encouragement in Scripture through key passages in Isaiah. Reflect on God’s promises… Read More

What do you do when all hope feels lost? How do you keep your head from sinking below the rising tides of despair and sorrow? Where do you find comfort that is unbroken, steadfast, and immovable? During my times of greatest discouragement, I have found an empathetic friend… Read More

For Martina, the death of her husband marked the beginning of the worst days of her life. “My husband was the only earning person in the family,” says Martina, who lives in Bangladesh. Once he died, Martina and her two children found themselves facing a financial crisis. On top… Read More

In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the 1537 “Matthew Bible,” which was the second printed edition of the Bible in English. The title page of this Bible lists its translator as “Thomas Matthew,” which was a pseudonym for… Read More

For many years, millions of Middle Eastern refugees have been forced to flee their countries to escape war and persecution. Many struggle to survive financially, and the effects of both the pandemic and the lockdown have only caused more stress and heartache. Many of these refugees are children. Read More

In 2021, the loss of jobs and livelihoods brought great hardship to many people living in the Arabian Gulf. With economic struggles came physical concerns like lack of food, as well as emotional and spiritual pains. Many believers struggle to find faith and hope in such difficult conditions. Read More

In some of the world’s most dangerous places to be a Christian, the intense commitment to place God’s Word in hearts and hands has not only continued, but increased, during this second pandemic year. And in some of the poorest countries worldwide, Bible Societies doubled and even tripled their Scripture… Read More

Lieutenant Colonel Paul McCullough began his military career at the age of 17 when he joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). By age 21, he was on his way to Iraq as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Now retired, Paul clearly recalls that first day… Read More