By Rick McClatchy I attended the Parliament of the World’s Religions expecting to meet many people from different world religions, which I did. It was announced that 7,500 people from 220 different religious groups were represented, which gives an impression of the broad type of religious diversity present. However, I am not so sure that … Continue reading
By William Reilly One of Jesus’ favorite teaching topics was the Kingdom of God. Throughout the gospels, he uses parables and examples to describe the Kingdom of God as exceedingly valuable. He said that it is something we must be prepared and wait in anticipation for. He taught that it is open to all, if … Continue reading
By Blake Tommey Délivrence Gédé toils from sunrise to sunset at her home in the rural mountain community of Magandou, Haiti. Each day, she sweeps her house, washes dishes, tends to her animals and then returns to work in the garden. She also washes clothes, irons them and ties up any loose ends. When she finally finishes her … Continue reading
The following is a prayer from John Mark Boes in response to the tragic shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Wednesday. God, We are distraught as we mourn the lives of 12 of Your beloved senselessly gunned down in Thousand Oaks, California. We are weary; weary with the burden of … Continue reading
By Blake Tommey Even for the most positive rural development leaders, it’s easy to focus on what is broken, explained Marc Boswell, coordinator of Together for Hope Louisiana and asset-based development leader in the remote town of Lake Providence. TFH-Louisiana is part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s rural development coalition, Together for Hope. “One of the … Continue reading
By Chris Ellis Every year millions of Americans go on short-term mission (STM) trips across the globe. They go with desires to help and serve those, who they perceive, that are in need of their help. Did you know that in 2007 the top destinations for megachurch STM trips were: Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras? If you … Continue reading
By Eddy Ruble A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal city of Palu, Indonesia, at dusk on September 28, causing a devastating triple disaster. The shallow earthquake created an intense shake force that collapsed two high rise hotels with near full occupancy, a shopping mall, and the newly-built hospital. Tens of thousands of homes were … Continue reading
