by Matt McClayDuring the summer of 2021, the world looked on at Tokyo as athletes from around the world participated in the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, which had been postponed from the previous year...  Read More

Thanks for your prayers for spiritual fruit. We have seen an openness and hunger for God's Word from many of Easter, with over 100 Ukraninans attending. ...  Read More

by Mary Ellen Black“Come, return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces; now He will heal us. He has injured us; now He will bandage our wounds. In just a short time He will restore us, so that we may ...  Read More

by Tim YatesThe Proverbs 31 model of womanhood is a beautiful description of a godly mother and a virtuous wife. Unfortunately, contemporary society has redefined gender roles and directly opposes the...  Read More

Watch the latest video update from the McClain Family. Simply click on the link or copy and paste the link into your browser. ...  Read More

One of our students, Matthew, asked us for help. He is a 10th grader. He asked if we would buy him a loud speaker and a microphone to help him with street preaching....  Read More

by Rebekah ShafferFor many of us we are feeling the return of some normalcy. The pandemic is receding into an endemic and many of the mandates and policies are changing. It has been a hard two years f...  Read More

Thank you for your Christmas gift to our family. ...  Read More

by Mary Ellen BlackWomen from history ... the history of God’s people ... written down, remembered for sinful disobedience, mistakes, faith, hurts, heroics, deceit, loyalty, obedience, and lineage. Al...  Read More

by Nathan McClayThe winter nights are cold, dark, and long, while the daytime sky is often cloudy and gray.  The barren tree limbs sway helplessly, while the bitter winds whisper a mournful tune. If t...  Read More

by Matt McClayAs the student pastor at Lewis Memorial, I am often intrigued and entertained when fielding questions from well-meaning people who are curious about the day-to-day life of a youth minist...  Read More

by Tim YatesDo you have a personal growth plan for 2022? Peter commanded the believer to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 3:18). The word “grow” (auxanō) ...  Read More

by David LemmingThere are few seasons of the year that are as exciting as the Christmas season. There is just something about the colored lights, beautiful decorations, festive music, and family get-t...  Read More

It is with great pleasure and joy that we can announce the arrival of our son ... ...  Read More

by Jeremy ShafferIn 1 Thessalonians 5:18, it says, “give thanks in all circumstances...” This reminder from Paul teaches us that it is God’s will that we have a spirit of gratitude.Gratitude is easy w...  Read More

by Mary Ellen Black (all quotes by Ann Voskamp)What comes to mind when you think about the Thanksgiving Holiday? Whether it’s Turkey or shopping, football or Christmas movies, abundance or great needs...  Read More

by David LemmingWill you consider an important question with me in this article for just a few moments? No one will know your personal answer and I’m not asking you to make it public. However, if we w...  Read More

Read the latest from Diana Ferrell in Uganda:......  Read More

by Tim YatesChurch health is extremely important. However, I wonder if we really know how to evaluate the spiritual well-being of a Bible-believing Church. Things can appear healthy on the outside, bu...  Read More

by Nathan McClayDark, ominous clouds of God’s threatening judgment loomed over the city of Nineveh. This was the second time in Old Testament history that God would send a prophet to the city to warn ...  Read More

by Matt McClayIndependence Day in the United States is the quintessential American holiday, laden with cookouts, concerts, family get-togethers, and, of course, fireworks. As a nation, we set aside Ju...  Read More

by Tim YatesAnna Jarvis began a campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday in the United States when her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905. Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at...  Read More

by Rebekah ShafferThe mind of a mother is a labored machine; the mind of a mother often works harder than her hands. From her waking to her sleeping and often even in her sleep, a mother’s mind is bus...  Read More

by David LemmingA young married couple was having a moment of “marital disagreement.” As the conversation continued between them, the husband became increasingly more agitated. In a moment of fury, he...  Read More