Maybe it’s just the competitor in me, but I love the challenge that the apostle Peter throws down here: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This apostle wants us to have a spiritual growth mindset, to see this year as potentially our best year ever of following Jesus. In my experience, most…
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Have you ever heard God speak to you? Sometimes, it’s unmistakable. It’s a burning bush, a thunderous voice, or a miraculous sign. But many times, His voice comes as a quiet whisper in the middle of our pain. That was true for Christian Music Artist Anne Wilson, best known for her song “My Jesus.” As…
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Over the past few weeks, violence and unrest have overwhelmed the nation of Iran due to the country’s failing economy and overall hardship experienced by its citizens. We’ve heard messages from viewers expressing the difficult conditions they have been experiencing, and many are in desperate need of the hope and comfort that only God can provide. In light of this conflict, we…
Stories of Hope and What’s Coming in 2026 Stories of HOPE highlights how the BibleProject’s work is being leveraged to impact people through a few different ministry settings. Young Life Africa is one of the ministries highlighted, and I loved hearing directly from staff on how these resources are being utilized to reach more adolescents across the continent with the Gospel. The…
It was 2006 when Deborah started the Christ-centered school Beacon of Hope Academy, but the reality of operating a school in Sierra Leone was riddled with obstacles. Year after year, Beacon of Hope could barely make ends meet and Deborah was faced with the decision to close its doors. But before she could board up the windows, Deborah was introduced to Edify.…
Bob and Jeannie Jarrett have been a vital part of Ashure Ministry’s volunteer team for the past three years. Their journey began shortly after Jeannie’s retirement, when they decided to get involved with a ministry that already held deep personal meaning for them. Their church—St. Paul’s Community Church in Startown—was one of the 15 founding churches that helped launch the Ministry back…
Dear Friends, I’d love to tell you about our first day here in the Middle East. Some of my favorite people to see while visiting the work in the Middle East is the disabled community. Here they call them “Hababya Yesua”…..the ones Jesus Loves. Our small team of 10 had the blessing of being with…
I’ll admit it- I’ve made many New Year’s resolutions, and most of them don’t even make it past the weekend. Somewhere between January 1st and good intentions, I order the extra dessert, and my resolutions tend to fade away. But you know what? I’m learning God’s love doesn’t hinge on my ability to keep goals, my…
IDP project – missionary Oleg Lar’kov, Kyiv Testimony of Liudmyla Petrenko. She is 68 years old and she lives in Kyiv. Liudmyla is a widow. She has a daughter who is 43 years old. She also has two grandchildren, aged 10 and 6. But Liudmyla is very lonely because her relationship with her daughter is…