3 Ways to Pray When Faced with Fear
There I was sitting on the train, when I got the news, “Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus in NJ.” I combed through the email frantically searching for the location of this alarming discovery. Could it be …? Yep, the coronavirus was in my town. With every… Read More
Bible 2020: Reading God’s Word Aloud Across the World
When God speaks, things happen. His words have intentionality. He tells us this in Isaiah 55:11, “That’s how it is with my words. They don’t return to me without doing everything I send them to do.” Time and time again we see this in Scripture. When God says… Read More
Liberia a Nation in Desperate Need of Hope
Liberia is paralyzed by a chronic fuel shortage. For over a month, this small nation on the west coast of Africa has been living with close to no gasoline. Vehicles are lined up at gas stations. People sleep in their cars as they wait for hours. Scarcity has… Read More
2020 is the Year of the Bible
This year, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m reading through the WHOLE Bible. And so far, I’m loving it! Each morning as I sit on my couch and read Scripture, I feel like God is sitting right next to me telling me his story. A story… Read More
Helping Others Find a Way Out of Trauma
When my dear friend Anabelle lost her mother suddenly, her world was shaken to the core. Anabelle couldn’t eat, sleep, or stop crying. Despair seemed to overwhelm her constantly. Seemingly peaceful moments were interrupted by waves of grief that sent Anabelle spiraling into depression for days. There was no… Read More
A Full Bible for Togo’s Lamba People
The Lamba people live primarily in Northern Togo. They enjoy a life of weaving, basketry, pottery, and blacksmithing. Lamba people also worship the spirit of deceased relatives. They call on the name of their ancestors to bless their house, protect them, or help them in times of need. We… Read More
Jesus, A Friend to Bolivian Children
If you were a child living in rural Bolivia, you probably speak Quechua or Aymara. Your house is lit with a gas lamp or candles. And you may walk anywhere from one to three hours across unpaved roads, ravines, and rivers to get to school. If you’re an… Read More
Meeting Jesus on the River’s Edge
The Paraguay River is a major river that runs through most of the country of Paraguay. Along these river banks, thousands of Paraguayans have made their home. But many of these fishing families struggle to survive. They live in deep poverty. They lack healthcare, education, and safe housing. Read More
New Bible Offers Hope for America’s Heroes
Every day, brave men and women put their lives on the line for others. Firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement risk their safety to rescue those in danger. But this line of work can take a toll. Because of the challenges these heroes face on the… Read More