Ministry Updates

This past Thanksgiving, my husband and I drove to New England to be with his family.  It's our new tradition since our move to the East Coast four years ago.  Prior to that, we spent most of the holidays with my family in California.  Admittedly, having families on opposite coasts has created some challenges during our marriage--especially between Thanksgiving and New ...

Once a year, a grateful nation celebrates Thanksgiving. In addition to the turkey, ham and pumpkin pie that I'm sure we'll all enjoy this year, I wanted to share with you some things that I'm thankful for!

First (and foremost on my mind), I'm extremely grateful for the successful surgery on my heart this July. The procedure was foremost on my mind because it focused my attention on what I'm most thankful for-eternal life with Jesus.  Because of Him I went into that surgery at total peace, knowing if things took a turn for the ...

Depending on who you ask ... the best of Christmas could be anything from gifts under the tree to spending time with family to taking a vacation.  All good, but are those the best?!

This December, Grace to You^® launches a broadcast series that pulls together some of John MacArthur's most loved Christmas messages from the past 40-plus years.  Throughout the series, John turns our attention on what truly is The Best of Christmas ... Jesus Christ--who He was, who He is, why He came, what He's doing, and what He will do.  

Yet, before we can focus on the ...

I love it when people smile because it makes me smile too! Studies have proven that smiling is contagious, helps relieve stress and boosts the immune system. This is in addition to the fact that smiling boosts my mood! (Check out more interesting facts about smiling here!)

This Thanksgiving, there will be more than 10,000 people in Sierra Leone who will be smiling more confidently than ever before because of the dental care provide by Mercy Ships^®! The 34,000+ procedures will not only give these smiling men, women and children a better smile, but a hope for the ...

This month, Peggy Campbell shared a truly special time with Joni:

Just a few weeks ago, I had the deep delight of "seeing a dream come true."

Like you, I have long admired Joni Eareckson Tada for her faithfulness to Christ and her unfailing testimony to His grace.  The fact that I count her as a very dear friend is icing on the cake -- and a sweet one at that since I can attest to the authenticity of her perpetual commitment to God's plan for her remarkable life from a more "up close" vantage point.

A couple years ago ...

Sharing with children at church this weekend about Thanksgiving, I was reminded how far our country seems to have distanced itself at times from our Godly heritage.

In reviewing American history and the original Thanksgiving celebration with 6-7 year olds, I came across the numerous references to God, His blessings and His mercy.

If you are fortunate enough to spend any length of time with children, you've no doubt experienced what I often do - the learning of a valuable lesson.  In sitting down with these children and talking about Thanksgiving, fielding question after question about God and pilgrims, I ...