In Mark 16 it says: (1) “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had brought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint Him.” The custom in biblical times was to … Continue reading
“In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of … Continue reading
The following is related by Career Missionary to Guatemala, Frankie Tyson: “I had just arrived at the remote village of San Lorenzo and settled into the rustic room with my team from the USA. They had arrived to help rebuild … Continue reading
Easter. I am always mindful and very aware of this time of year. Easter in my childhood was different than the Easter I have come to know as an adult missionary in Asia. Holy week is the most significant holiday … Continue reading
When I am with a group of human beings committed to hanging in there through both the agony and the joy of community, I have a dim sense that I am participating in a phenomenon for which there is only … Continue reading
Clarifying Cross As we took the last ride of this journey, I couldn’t figure out where I was. I knew we were not traveling far from Erlanger Baroness Hospital and as some things were recognizable, I still could not get … Continue reading
With the Church of God established in 183 nations of the world, it is easy sometimes to overlook some of the countries where God is doing a great work. One such location is Greece, which also comprises 150 inhabited islands. … Continue reading
Parachurch Missionaries in the Philippines, Jeffrey and Emily Weimert, experienced “cultural immersion” upon arriving for their assignment in the Philippines. Earlier last year, the Weimerts completed their training in Thailand and moved the family to Iloilo City, Philippines. While in … Continue reading
No doubt, orphaned children are among the most vulnerable populations on earth. With nearly 160,000,000 children who do not have a family to call their own, it is difficult for anyone to ignore this crisis. If all these children were … Continue reading
Part Three On April 25, 2015, I departed Kathmandu, Nepal, at 8:00 am following a week of ministry in that important nation. By the time my plane landed in Delhi two hours later, the “Gorkha Earthquake” had struck the Valley, … Continue reading
