Missions News
After a fruitful two days in Florence, Amanda and I are back in Rome preparing for Tel Aviv. Our time with believers in Italy—despite a national train strike—was filled with rich fellowship, deep questions, and a growing hunger for the kingdom. God is stirring hearts, even in the city where Savonaro
She never married—but became family to hundreds. Children, parents, grandparents—all drawn by her love. Aunt Maresy didn’t build a legacy through lineage, but through presence. Her life proves: God sets the lonely in families—and makes them overflow.
World News
Following a meeting with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where they agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has now met with Russian President Putin, and Presidents Trump and Putin will likely speak this week. As of today, part of the Ukrainian army is surrounded in
Missions News
This week a group from Zambia took the long and arduous journey from Livingstone, Zambia to George, South Africa—two full days by bus. One of the buses broke down, which delayed their arrival further, but Jonathan, Henry, his wife Charity, and their daughter Keela finally arrived safely.
Heritage Compass
I don’t write about family to indulge—it’s the clearest window into what matters most. If my children walk in truth, if they grow in grace and give what they’ve received, then every effort is worth it. We’re not just raising kids. We’re raising saints.
World News
Last Saturday marked the end of Phase 1 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. According to Axios, “As of that day, all living hostages who were part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal have now been released by Hamas. The bodies of four dead hostages are expected to be returned
Missions News
Monday morning, at 3:30 A.M., 36 graduates and nearly as many others gathered in the damp, pre-dawn mist in front of the Fellowship Hall. Suitcases shifted as last-minute baggage checks commenced. Hands patted pockets for the umpteenth time, confirming passports were still in place. Then, a brief prayer—
Heritage Compass
We brought all six of our children on this ministry trip—and saw the joy of service take root in them. The world chases happiness. But Christ said: lose your life, and you’ll find it. And we did. In love given freely, in dishes washed, and hearts awakened.
World News
As The Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the Russia/Ukraine war, they have been in talks with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky to secure the rights to rare earth minerals in Ukraine as repayment for the $175B in aid the U.S. has given Ukraine. Trump sent Treasury
Heritage Compass
The Tower’s walls were thick—but not thicker than truth. Through pain, martyrs carved their witness in stone. No bitterness, only faith: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” May we too leave a mark the world cannot erase.
World News
Under phase one of the Israel/Hamas deal, 33 hostages held by Hamas (women, children, elderly, and sick) will be released. So far, 25 have been freed. Hamas has made a spectacle of many of the releases, donning crisp, new uniforms and parading the hostages on stages, dressing them up
Missions News
Greetings from the Netherlands! Brother Randy and Sister Kim Schaefer have been visiting and encouraging our brothers and sisters in the Netherlands for several months. Today they share with us some of what the Lord is doing there.