Ministry Updates

I was at a store register, when the sales lady asked what was written on my bracelet.

I told her it was a Bible verse - from the Psalms . . . one of my favorite books in the Bible. 

I was going to tell her how much comfort and encouragement the Psalms are to me, but I hesitated and the moment was gone.   She finished the transaction and wished me a good day.

It's said that every minute counts . . . and in this case, I wonder if a minute could have made an eternal impact.  

In a classic "Decision Minute" feature, Billy Graham ...

Once the cap is launched in the air what are the hopes and fears of the graduate's parents?  Many parents beam with pride as their son or daughter embark on a journey marked with clear goals and a vision of how they will go beyond the call in contributing to their world.

Then there are the parents who pray and hold their breath as they see their child-turned-adult make unwise decision after unwise decision.  This was the case for the parents in this upcoming story listeners will hear on "Beyond the Call" with Ron Cline:

Peter could not wait ...

While on Facebook the other day, I came across this photo of our nephew holding his newborn son.  My heart leapt.  What a precious reminder of life and those men and women serving in the armed forces fighting to protect it. 

It's also a stark reminder of the fathers (and mothers) who are sacrificing time with their families to serve our country.  And while this dad may be home to enjoy his first Father's Day, in October he's deployed again, this time to Afghanistan. 

Recognizing the challenges facing many military marriages, FamilyLife^® has created several resources to ...