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 […]
It Starts with Trust
by Simon Presland “In God we trust.” This familiar quote is imprinted on our coins and monetary bills, a constant reminder that God is truly Jehovah Jireh, our provider. Yet there is an ongoing movement to remove these words from our currency. Indeed, the movement aims to remove all references to God from public forums. […]
Nehemiah’s Supporting Cast
by Dr. Doug Redford Jan Scruggs served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 as an infantry corporal and member of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. At some point after he returned to civilian life and after the war was over, he began thinking about a memorial of some kind to acknowledge the sacrifice of all […]
The Heart of a Leader
by Sharon Nickerson It all started with a broken heart—a broken heart for God and his people. With that contrite cornerstone, the Lord rebuilt a city. Nehemiah, whose name means “comfort of God,” was the man chosen to lead God’s people to restoration. After the Babylonian captivity of the Jews, a remnant had returned to […]