What’s Your Life Verse?

Do you have a life verse from the Bible? Is there some certain scripture that God has used in a life changing way for you? These thoughts have been in my head recently because, while we were in Israel, we had the chance to have jewlery made for us with a verse written in Hebrew. Several of…

Is Jesus the Only Way?

Well, if you have spent any time reading this blog, you know my answer to this question.  However, I would like some feedback from all of you about what Oprah is supporting in this video clip: Click this link to see a video clip of Oprah advocating on behalf of universalism.  What stands out to me…

Holy Land Here We Come!!!

Brian and I have been offered the amazing opportunitiy to travel through the Holy Land with New York Times Best Selling Author Joel Rosenberg. Neither of us have made this journey, so we are thrilled to travel to the sacred sites together and walk in the footsteps of our forefathers, the propets, and Jesus Christ himself. …

… worthy of the call?

God has had me in Ephesians alot lately, which is interesting because my small group just finished Ephesians and our mission team verse from last year was Ephesians 4:5-6.  For the past two weeks God keeps drawing my attention to Ephesians 4, particularly the first 3 verses.  Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord,…

Taking On Hell With a Water Gun…

Do you ever feel like you are taking on hell with a water gun?  What I mean is, do you ever feel ill equipped to accomplish that which is set before you due to the many obstacles and distractions that tempt you, push and shove you away from your goals and purposes? I have felt…

Union University Looking to the Future

This is a photo from the highest point on campus, Miller Tower.  Notice the red dirt on the left.  Thats where the rubble was.  Thats where the dorms were.  The future starts now, and you can help.

What Is God Like?

How would you answer this question?  “What is God like?” What is the basis for your answer?  I am reading A.W. Tozer’s The Attributes of God.  In the second chapter Tozer says,”The man who has found real faith rather than nominal faith has found a right answer to the question, “What is God like?” So…

Mandy’s Story

Today we hear how a mission trip to Thailand turned into a lasting friendship with a little boy named Samuel.  Read on to discover how child sponsorship has impacted the life of a friend of mine from Frontline‘s Global Impact Ministry.   My Valentine By Manda Hamilton   I received a very special valentine this year! …

Jennifer’s Story…

The story below is by my friend Jennifer Randall’s experience as a sponsor through World Vision, my former employer:) City-Spunked, Purple Ski Cap Divine By: Jennifer Randall My little girl: I cannot begin to know where to begin to introduce her to you! I can only tell you how absolutely thrilled I am that she…

Virginia’s Story… through a teacher’s eyes

Today’s post is a very special treat.  A good friend and former teacher at one of the Compassion projects in Brazil has very graciously written for us today concerning her experiences with Compassion.  My friend Virginia is from Brazil but now lives, ironicaly, in Virgina 🙂 with her husband Warren.  Virginia and Warren are the…