Embracing Change and Changing Lives
By Jerry Wiles
“We’ve never done it that way before” is a saying we heard a lot a few years ago. It had to do...
Fact Finding, Sight Seeing, and Prayer Walking
By Jerry Wiles --
In recent years “Prayer Walking” has become an important topic in relation to ministry and mission strategies. It is often referred...
Let There Be Peace on Earth
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”— Luke 2:14 (NIV).
In 1944, Jill Jackson...
‘I Wanna Dance’ movie: Whitney Houston’s success and struggles
Singer Whitney Houston was a global superstar with a complicated life. Adored by millions, mocked by some fellow Blacks, this New Jersey church girl struggled with drug and alcohol abuse as she sought to navigate a stratospheric career and tumultuous personal life. 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' presents revealing glimpses into her emotional and professional journeys.
Christian Faith Gave Winston Marshall Courage to Leave Mumford & Sons
LONDON, UK (ANS) -- In an interview with former New York Times opinion columnist, Bari Weiss, guitarist Winston Marshall revealed that his Christian faith...
A Walk of Faith Begins with a Step of Faith
By Jerry Wiles
It’s a vivid memory for me the first time, that I know of, that I was responsible for someone else coming to...
New Survey Provides Insight into Mental Health of Pastors
BELLINGHAM, WA (ANS) -- More than 1 in 10 pastors admitted to contemplating suicide in the past year according to the 2021 Pastoral Mental...
Lessons Learned From a Gingerbread House
“God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my...
Timing, common ground, and fruitfulness in witness
By Jerry Wiles --
After more than a decade of cultivating a relationship with one of our neighbors, I finally got around to having a...
There’s Hope for the Brokenhearted
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”—Psalm 34:18 (ESV).
For more than five months, one of our church members...