My favorite book was banned
You’ve most likely read one of my favorite books of all time: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Even if it wasn’t required reading when you were in school, many adults today have read it — or at least seen the movie. It’s a book I’ve reread multiple times, and one...
How the prayers of two secret churches were answered
In the early morning light, a small group of North Korean believers meets on the riverbank, lugging their fishing gear with them. Quietly, they load into a small boat and push off from land. It’s not until they’re far into the middle of the river that they dare to dig...
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...
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.