by Dan Lentz 1. Who would you call if you had an emergency in the middle of the night? Why? Read Ruth 1:8-18. 2. What was Ruth giving up to make the commitment to stay with Naomi? 3. Why do you think Ruth put such a high value on her relationship with Naomi? Why do […]
It’s Time for Bifocals
by Joy Crichton It was another warm Sunday morning in Florida. My husband, our four children, and I had traveled from Ohio to present our African church planting mission to the gathered saints. The church buildings and grounds were beautiful and the people listened with excitement about our ministry to the Third World. Yet, at […]
Why win the lost?
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen As a young child my attempts at evangelism were confined mainly to the revival meetings my home church hosted. Often the visiting evangelist would encourage church members to “pick a night and pack a pew” during the crusade. I was especially eager to do this once I learned it […]
New Strategies in Global Evangelism
by Greg Swinney When Jesus spoke with his disciples following the resurrection he sandwiched three words in the middle of his final challenge. They may seem daunting and overwhelming, and for some the three words sound like the theme song from Mission Impossible. We tend to quickly pass over the three words: “Of all nations.” […]
Praying for More Workers
by Eva Juliuson Recently our church heard a report from a husband and wife team we support who have been missionaries to Brazil for over 17 years. It is always exciting to hear what God is doing in other countries. My husband and I serve on our church mission team, so we have heard many […]