Ministry Updates

Nancy Leigh DeMoss presents a new challenge for listeners seeking to grow deeper in their faith this year.  She is encouraging her audience to develop the habit of Scripture memorization.

Listeners responded overwhelmingly to the recent programs on "The Joy of Memorizing Scripture" - here is what some shared . . . 

What inspiration these programs are. I read through my Bible each year, lead a Bible study, but have not developed the habit of memorization of God's Word.  This habit is going to begin today. Thank you for this well timed set of programs.

I have been praying for direction concerning Scripture ...

Every January, I like to read (or "re-read!") books to help me refocus on God's direction in my life.  One of the books I'm reading right now is Anne Graham Lotz's The Magnificent Obsession.  

Here's the part of the book speaking to my heart today . . .

"And then it hit me: God shows up in the ordinariness of our day, doesn't He? . . . He shows up in everyday situations, as we are going about our everyday responsibilities in our everyday routines."

Such a great reminder as we begin the week-He is there when we're returning phone ...

The earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti have left a poor country that much more desperate for the basic necessities.  Many Christian organizations living and serving the people of Port-Au-Prince are now faced with an even greater mission in the months (and years) ahead.  One of many Twitter posts following the quake expressed the enormity of the situation:

"I can't imagine the devastation this has caused to such an overly stressed city - I think it will be suffering for quite some time." 7:31 p.m. ET Jan. 12

In the aftermath of this quake, Grace to You^® has posted ...