By Tammy Darling A crackling campfire with flames reaching for the stars stirs up thoughts of a God who led the Israelites by fire at night. I am reminded that the fire would have provided benefits similar to a physical fire—light to see, warmth, and protection from wild animals. Photographing a myriad of clouds […]
Thankful
Enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving this week. No matter how you spend your time, we hope you have many blessings for which to be thankful.
Why God Deserves our Thanks
By Dr. Bill Patterson An amazing encounter took place on Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem. As he neared an unnamed village between Samaria and Galilee, 10 lepers approached him. “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” they called out from a distance (Luke 17:13). Jesus could have healed the men immediately, but instead he asked […]
My Most Memorable Thanksgiving
By Jill Davis My mother loved family. The Thanksgiving when I was 10, she eased into her element, playing hostess to 17 relatives. My father took a backseat so she could shine. She exuded confidence as she moved in and out of the noisy throng. Our family room was like a painting, decorated by […]
Finding Our Way to Thailand
By Adam Griffith My wife, Kristy, and I have been on the mission field in Thailand since February 21, 2012. Here in Chiang Mai we work with youth who have been orphaned or trafficked or have been sent into the city by their parents to study because they don’t have access to good schools […]