What training in righteousness means for a refugee child
All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for … training in righteousness — 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV). When I think of training, I think of my childhood. I had coaches who trained me to be agile, parents who trained me to be curious and kind, and teachers who...
Send the peace of God’s Word to Nigeria and beyond
“My name is Pastor Peter,” the letter begins. He goes on to explain how he has pastored in his home country of Nigeria for decades. It is difficult work — the country is primarily Muslim, and Islamic extremist groups are on a mission to push Christianity out. That’s...
A powerful Father’s Day gift
When I was a little girl, I often woke up with bad dreams. I would run to my parents for comfort. My mom would sing to me, and my dad would pray, reminding me that God was always with me. He told me that when I was afraid, all I had to do was speak God’s Word out...
If you can’t go, you can still make disciples
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20,...
What does the North Korea summit mean for Christians?
Many thought it would never happen, but just hours ago the President of the United States met with North Korea’s supreme leader for the first time in history… even pausing to smile for photos. While these friendly images and talk of nuclear concessions are somewhat...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.