By Macarena Aldape We are from South Texas and have always been in the wrong place at the wrong time. We had never seen a snow fall. We have seen it on the ground, melting and mixed with mud, but no white winter wonderland. When it snowed in San Antonio, we were in the Rio … Continue reading
By Joshua Hearne It’s hard to learn to speak another language when you’re walking a tightrope. But, unnoticed by nearly everyone, Sabina, Yazan and Maira were doing their best. As refugees in Barcelona fleeing religious persecution in Pakistan, the family was on a precarious path between the world they knew and the world for which … Continue reading
Over the next weeks and months, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will be sharing reflections from our CBF field personnel serving around the world. These are stories of impact and outreach, Gospel-sharing and relationship building, long-term presence and abundant love. The following is a reflection from CBF field personnel Matt Norman, who serves in Barcelona, Spain, … Continue reading
For congregations to thrive and Christ’s mission among us to flourish, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has entered a season of discovering where God would focus our work together. Take CBF’s online survey about your church and your personal ministry aspirations before Feb. 2. This devotional is part of a series in January that tells stories of “Bold Faith” … Continue reading
The following post comes from one of CBF’s field personnel, Michelle Norman. Michelle and her husband, Matt, were appointed CBF field personnel in 2011. They are currently waiting for proper paperwork to move to their field of service, Barcelona, Spain. Click here to support and learn more about the Norman’s ministry. “I have decided to follow Jesus, … Continue reading
The following post comes from one of CBF’s field personnel, Matt Norman. Read the story of his hopes and dreams for the coming year. Click here to support and learn more about the Norman’s ministry. “It’s been a hard year • But I’m climbing out of the rubble • These lessons are hard •Healing changes are subtle … Continue reading