Has the stress of the season worn you down? Could you use an extra measure of joy right about now? In Romans 15:32, Paul expressed to the church his desire to “come to you with joy … and be refreshed…

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from troubleand surround me with songs of deliverance.   Psalm 32:7 NIV Ten years ago, a malnourished, tiny baby was rescued from the streets of China and dropped off at a hospital….

Life in a new country offers both opportunities and challenges. Stepping into the unknown can be a huge leap of faith, especially in a country where no one speaks your language. Making friends with expats in similar circumstances eases the…

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I Peter 2:9 NIV Today,…

“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,                                             “Glory to God in the highest heaven, And on earth, peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2: 13,14 (NIV)    …