Posts in category For the Heart

The command of the resurrected Jesus to make disciples of all nations is both a great commission and a great mandate. It is our duty to …

Probably the most well-known “Great Commission” passage is found in Mathew 28:18-20: “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has …

Why is it so hard for many parents to encourage their sons and daughters towards cross-cultural missions? Some parents compete with God for their children, …

Have you ever stopped to think about the parents of missionaries? Imagine being told by young adult children that they feel like God is calling …

Accountability relationships should be the norm. This is not just for those who confessed an ongoing sinful addiction and want help. The kind of accountability …

The following letter is a practical example of how to counsel children who have professed faith at a young age but are struggling with questions …

I don’t know what you are hearing, but I feel like I am constantly hearing two complaints from young adults today: 1) Loneliness is a …

I was a small-town girl happily serving in a quiet, country church with my family, and that is how I envisioned my starry future. But …

The troubled voice of a tender-hearted Christian queried, “Is God not calling people to be missionaries anymore?” Michael Berbin, veteran missionary to Aibai in the …

Two Biggest Influences “The two biggest influences in your life will be the books you read and the friendships you make. Chose both wisely.”  These …