By Marv Knox A series of earthquakes has reduced one of the most significant cities named in the New Testament to rubble. But ministry and hope remain, the co-pastor of the city’s lone Baptist church insists. The quakes destroyed about 75 percent of the homes in Antakya, Turkey — known in Bible times as Antioch, … Continue reading
By CBF field personnel Janee Angel In 2010, the thought of war in Syria was the furthest thing from everyone’s mind. I remember my husband Hary telling me what a safe and wonderful place his home country was. It was a beautiful tourist destination with great food and smiling locals. Muslims and Christians happily lived … Continue reading
Each year a theme seems to emerge for me during the Christmas season. This year the theme has been the words the angels sang after announcing Jesus’ birth, “Peace on earth.” I confess I often wonder if it is possible. Between our work with various groups of immigrants and refugees not to mention the media’s … Continue reading