Goats, fish and hope in the Philippines
THROUGH LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS, Christian leaders find the sustainable income they need to minister locally. KINAWAHAN, Philippines — Why would anyone want to leave Heaven’s View?That’s…
Archive: Jul 2013
Texas tornado ‘blew in a 2-foot layer of love’
CLEBURNE, Texas — After a tornado ravaged Carolon Nelson’s neighborhood, a fire department floodlight pierced the darkness. In the bright light, Nelson — who survived…
‘God’s been good’ to New York church
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Even with a GPS, finding the Middletown Church of Christ can be difficult. It’s hidden behind a pancake restaurant inside a worn-out Howard…
Sew in love
Emily and Lindsay Pace can’t wait for camp. The sisters, ages 9 and 8, remember the fun they had last summer at Round Lake Christian…
Across the Nation, July 2013
MICHIGANLANSING — Each spring, 300 members of independent Christian Churches and a cappella Churches of Christ come together for the Michigan Christian Convention at Great…
Around the World, July 2013
ANGOLAHuambo — A church in this southern African nation rejoices after the baptisms of “triplets in faith,” said Katie Reese, a member of the Angola…
Refugees work to plant churches in Denmark
AARHUS, Denmark — Christians from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, baptized in a refugee camp in neighboring Zambia, are working to plant Churches of…
Partners, July 2013
EVANGELISM WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL CEDAR PARK, Texas — “Aprenda acerca de la Biblia gratis.” That’s Spanish for “Study the Bible for Free.” World Bible School,…
Christian youths in Madagascar sing, rap and plead for their friend’s life
On the island of Madagascar, Christian youths want to tell the world about their friend Andry, who needs kidney dialysis to live.The youths live at…
New and Noteworthy, July 2013
FICTION Dan Walsh and Gary Smalley. The Dance. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Revell Books, 2013. 352 pages. $14.99.This is the first collaboration of bestselling Christian novelist…
