By Christy Barritt Church Faces Charges in Mock Kidnapping A Middletown, Pennsylvania Assem-bly of God congregation was accused in a mock kidnapping of a youth group and charged by local authorities with false imprisonment and simple assault. The church and its youth minister staged the event in March as a lesson in religious persecution. […]
By Shawn McMullen Since Jesus commissioned the apostles to make disciples of all nations, men and women have been traveling the globe to take the good news of the gospel to those who haven’t heard. Recently I asked some missionaries I know to tell us why they chose the mission field. Dale […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness One of my favorite movies is Forrest Gump, because in some ways, I’ve always felt like the underdog—partly because I was known as a geek in my childhood. (Don’t worry. I won’t be discussing my “inner child.”) Forrest Gump, a slow-witted man played adeptly by Tom Hanks, is the quintessential example […]
By Tyler Edwards “Look out for number one.” “Get what’s yours.” “Take care of yourself.” These are just a few of the lessons we learn from the world. The phrases may vary but the point is the same. Life is all about getting as much as you can and holding onto it for as […]
By Dr. Bill Patterson The Korean farmer showed missionary Danny Henderson the graves of his ancestors. The mounds formed neat rows up the side of a steep mountain. “You’ve taken good care of them,” Henderson replied as he noticed the spotless condition of the dozens of burial mounds. “Yes, but that’s not why I brought you,” […]
