By Joni Wood Two years ago my husband and I eagerly pursued teaching assignments in China. We were convinced God was leading us on an adventure of faith to the other side of the world. It wasn’t an easy journey, however. We ran into many roadblocks. A friend who assured us he could get […]
By Joni Wood Hope seems elusive here on earth. In this life we hope for many things. We hope to lose weight, to find a job, to marry the right person, to enjoy a great vacation, or to get an A on an exam. The list could go on and on. We spend hours […]
By Joni Wood A long time ago I read a Dear Abby column titled, “Welcome to Holland” by Emily Perl Kingsley. She wrote about the anticipation one experiences prior to the birth of a baby. She gave birth to a special needs child and compared her experience to traveling to Holland instead of Italy. […]
By Sam E. Stone Two letters from the apostle Peter have been preserved for us in the New Testament. Around AD 64 he wrote to Christians living in the region we know as modern Turkey. The churches of Asia Minor were going through great suffering and persecution at this time. Peter wrote to encourage […]
Dr. Barry Thornton Need I say that postage prices have soared over the years? And yet stamps have one attribute most of us could emulate: they stick to one thing until they get there! Perseverance is often daunting! It’s easier to give in or give up, especially if the journey presents obstacles that test […]
