World

The Midwest Meets the Middle East

Omar Aleman
11 Jun 2018
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“Can’t wait to see snow,” was my reaction when I learned that I had to travel to Chicago on a business trip at the ripe age of 22. I took a night flight, and although cold, the drive to the hotel was pleasant. A date at the federal courthouse awaited me... -Read More

The Significance of the 70th Anniversary of the State of Israel

Jim Fox
1 Jun 2018
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The modern state of Israel celebrated its 70th anniversary on May 14. From its reestablishment in 1948 there has been war, contention and controversy. To be honest, that parcel of land has been a source of contention pretty much since the times of ancient Israel. This is further complicated by the... -Read More

Storms Inside Me

Isaiah Hazim
1 May 2018
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  This winter break, I, along with 450 other student ambassadors, embarked on a ten-day expedition to Israel. It was an experience I will never forget, and even more importantly, it taught me just how important Israel is to God. In total, eleven buses were filled with college students from all... -Read More

Pro-Life Campaigns Celebrate Lives Saved

The Good News
3 Apr 2018
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Three local 40 Days for Life campaigns joined March 2 to celebrate the mid-point of the life-saving initiative, observed Feb. 14 to March 25 in 47 nations. But the gathering for food and fellowship had more to rejoice over than just hitting the halfway mark of the 40-day period of prayer... -Read More

Ten Things You Might Not Know About charity: water

Anitra Parmele
31 Jan 2018
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The story of the founder Search Scott Harrison and charity: water and dozens of videos of Scott sharing his story pop up. Let’s just say he had me at Liberia. Even if you’ve never set foot in Buchanan, Scott’s story of sex, drugs, rock and roll, the 180 desperation can inspire,... -Read More

Revelation Ministries Plans Christmas Performances and Trip to Israel

Shelly Pond
20 Nov 2017
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Revelation Ministries, a Christian performing arts group from Southeast Florida, has announced its Christmas performance schedule of “The Gospel According to Scrooge” and plans for a major mission trip to the Middle East this summer. The news comes following the passing of the organization’s founder and executive director, Travis Johnson. Johnson... -Read More

Operation Christmas Child: The Greatest Journey of a Shoebox

Bob Woods
3 Nov 2017
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Operation Christmas Child is one of the many programs and activities done by Samaritan’s Purse, which also has year round disaster and relief programs. Every year prior to Christmas, churches, individuals and groups throughout the United States, Canada and the Western world donate over 11 million shoeboxes that are gathered and... -Read More

A Heart for the Lost in Japan

Tami Gomez
26 Oct 2017
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If asked to imagine where missionaries ought to serve, our imaginations typically conjure up pictures of the humid rainforests of the Amazon or the arid deserts of northern Africa. When we think of those who have not heard the gospel, we assume they must be living in remote areas or in... -Read More

Ramadan, Fasting and the Good News

Daniel Ebert
8 Jun 2017
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This year Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, takes places from May 27 to June 25. For Muslims it brings thirty days of rigorous fasting, along with prayer, reading of the Qur’an and giving to the poor. Christians disagree strongly with Muslims about their understanding of God. However, Ramadan... -Read More

Lessons from the Land: Before the Rooster Crows

Susan Michael
14 Apr 2017
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  One of my most memorable experiences in Israel happened many years ago right outside the Old City of Jerusalem. I was living at a school on Mount Zion at the time, pursuing a master’s degree in Judeo-Christian Studies. As students often do, we came up with a bright idea that... -Read More