World News
Any time a politician makes a campaign promise, you’ll find varying degrees of deserved skepticism on the part of the media and the public. Over time, as promises are made and never fulfilled, you might even start to tune these promises out, believing they’ll never come to pass.
Missions News
In December, Randy and Kim Schafer traveled to the Netherlands to encourage and strengthen the small band of believers who are beginning a church community there. They have now returned to Texas for a few weeks to attend the Exodus Conference. Today we are sharing some of their experiences with
World News
The conclave to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pope will begin this Wednesday, May 7. Following centuries of tradition, cardinals who were under 80 years old at the time of the prior pope’s passing will gather in the Sistine Chapel—the same 15th-century venue that hosted its
Heritage Compass
A poetic retelling of Cain and Abel—exploring longing, silence, worship, and the sin that crouches at every door. More than a murder, it’s a mirror of the human heart and a call to hear the Voice that still speaks.
Missions News
Tim and Chen Anz, along with their children, recently returned from Africa. During their time abroad, they spent time with the church in South Africa and a group of believers who had traveled from Zambia. They also travelled to Uganda with Gert Schuitemaker to encourage a fledgling group of believers
World News
Pope Francis passed away on Monday at age 88, just one day after greeting Easter worshipers in St. Peter's Square and meeting briefly with U.S. Vice President Vance. The Vatican announced his death at approximately 7:30 A.M. Rome time at his residence in Casa Santa
Heritage Compass
Sin isn’t just lawbreaking—it’s love-breaking. The Gospel doesn’t stop at pardon; it restores communion. Christ didn’t die to just forgive us—He died to bring us back to God. Salvation is not separation removed, but relationship restored.
World News
White House envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for more than four hours last Friday in St. Petersburg to discuss potential peace settlements in Ukraine. While Witkoff emerged with a clearer understanding of Putin's demands, he did not secure approval for the 30-day ceasefire plan
Missions News
This week we’re excited to share news of how the gospel is spreading in Europe.
Heritage Compass
Salt that conforms loses its savor. Light that blends in disappears. We weren’t called to fit in—we were called to shine. Modesty, simplicity, and love aren’t relics of the past. They’re our resistance. And our children are watching to see if we mean it.
World News
The White House’s announcement last week of new tariffs on foreign imports sparked an escalating tariff battle with China that has resulted in reciprocal rates of 125% on both American and Chinese imports, with both sides continuing to hold firm in the trade standoff. More than 75 countries have
Heritage Compass
Regret grows when we isolate the past. But in a faithful community, even pain gains purpose. Our parents’ flaws weren’t fruitless—they helped plant the trees we now harvest. Legacy isn’t perfection—it’s generational perseverance.