Day-to-day giving to the World Mission Prayer League has remained pretty consistent through the years, with steady but modest increases. Donations come from churches and individuals all across the country. Some give once per year, others quarterly, monthly – or … (read more)
One of our newest African involvements is located in the world’s newest country, South Sudan, christened on July 9, 2011. The last half of 2013 revealed the rapid development of St. Luke’s Theological College in Bor, the capital of Jonglei … (read more)
For the first time in the history of planet earth, the Christian church is a truly global phenomenon. And it is not barely global, either. Approximately one out of five of our Christian family is an Asian sister or brother. … (read more)
A few days ago, I stumbled upon an interesting report from the world of psycholinguistics. It had to do with “universal words.” It turns out that “mommy,” or something rather like it, appears in many languages around the world. This … (read more)
As told to Honor H., WMPL Communications Intern Every so often, we encounter stories that revive our deadening spirits and remind us that the fire of the Holy Spirit is roaring just as vibrantly today as it was in the … (read more)
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Proverbs 10:4) We have all seen the news reports of recent lottery winners, and the pictures of their smiles while receiving that oversized check. If you are like me, your … (read more)
Not long ago, a friend of mine reported that she had become “spiritual” — but was no longer “religious.” She thinks “spiritual” thoughts from time to time, she explained. She notices “spiritual” attitudes or impulses creeping up on her, in … (read more)
“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” (Luke 15:31,32) … (read more)
Just at the end of the liturgical year, and just at the outset of another, falls one of my favorite celebrations of the church year. Christ the King Sunday. This year it falls on November 24. Every year, it seems, … (read more)
Several weeks ago, we attended a free event at the Peruvian North American Cultural Institute. A theater team in Piura presented the drama called, “History of the Tondero Dance.” The Tondero is a dance native to the department of Piura … (read more)