Are You Struggling to Trust God?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He...
Why Do We Complain so Much?
“Friends, don’t complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the...
‘Respect’ movie: Aretha’s success, struggles, secrets, soul
Entertainment superstar Aretha Franklin was an industry icon and international treasure. Beloved by millions, honored by presidents, she also struggled with personal and family turmoil. The Queen of Soul handpicked Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson to play her in this long-awaited MGM biopic. All Aretha was askin' for was a little respect. Does this movie bring it?
An Orality Learning Journey – Getting back to the Basics
Houston, TX (ANS) - What may have been a seemingly insignificant and obscure conversation among a few church/mission leaders about orality, oral cultures and...
God, Please Open Our Ears and Eyes
“For this nation’s heart has grown hard, And with their ears they hardly hear, And they have closed their eyes, Otherwise they would...
What Does it Look Like to Walk the Talk?
“And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that...
Inaugural “Smiles for America” Gives Heroes New Smiles
ATLANTA, GA (ANS) -- In honor of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, a new program called Smiles for America is giving 50 heroes...
Connecting, Caring and Changing Lives
HOUSTON, TX (ANS) - I met a man in Nashville while passing through a revolving door at an entrance to a downtown hotel. I...
Her Social Media Post Gave me “God Bumps”
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”—Matthew 25:40...
God’s Ways of Expanding His Kingdom
Houston, TX (ANS) – While staying at a hotel during a recent out-of-town trip, my wife and I met a couple who were serving on a...
