Deck the Soul with Boughs of Forgiveness

Deck the Soul with Boughs of Forgiveness

CHRISTMAS!  The word evokes many feelings, depending on our experiences. For some, Christmas is a happy time, filled with beautiful memories and joyful expectations. For others, Christmas is a depressing time, a season one wants “to get over with” as quickly as...
Experiencing Joy in Ministry

Experiencing Joy in Ministry

In September, God gave me the privilege of traveling to Nepal where I provided Bible teaching at two conferences for rural church leaders and pastors. My husband and I ministered there with the United Mission to Nepal (UMN) from 1982-85, so I felt like I’d returned...
Eight Ways to De-stress This Spring

Eight Ways to De-stress This Spring

A life of ministry collects stress like a house collects dust. That’s why Spring cleaning isn’t t something that should just happen in our homes. Each Spring you and I can de-clutter our lives to eliminate the stress and make sure we’re maximizing our time...
Happy are Those who Share their Faith

Happy are Those who Share their Faith

It has been said, “There is one thing that believers and nonbe­lievers have in common: they are both uptight about evangelism.” Maybe that’s why statistics indicate that 95 percent of all Christians have never led another person to Christ. For many followers of Jesus,...