North and South Korea unite for Olympics, but Christians still suffer
The 2018 Winter Olympics are less than a week away, and the eyes of the world are on South Korea. In an unprecedented turn of events, North and South Korea sat down for serious talks about a partnership in the games. Peaceful discussions haven’t taken place between...
It’s never too early to start planning for summer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is still months away, but chances are your church is already planning. Every year churches use VBS as a special way to reach children with the Gospel. But churches in America aren’t the only ones that use VBS to teach kids about God’s Word....
A life torn apart … healed with a gift
Aria stood alone in her kitchen, preparing her family’s dinner. She hauled an oversized pot onto the stovetop and slowly poured in cooking oil. She cut up vegetables and meat just as her mother had shown her when she was a little girl. Now at 14 years old, Aria knew...
The meaning behind your sponsored child’s name
What is it that makes being called by name so special? Maybe it makes us feel known or understood. Maybe we like knowing that someone cared enough to remember. But no matter why you like it, we can all agree that names are special. That’s why it’s so important to...
Refugees face extreme winter temperatures
Stomachs constrict with hunger. Limbs ache from the cold. Illness runs rampant in the overcrowded refugee camps. Refugees endure brutal conditions — especially during the winter months. After fleeing from civil war or violent radical groups such as ISIS, many refugees...
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.