As a teenager, I lived the sort of dream life that church-attending Korean American parents wanted from their children, and the kind of life that many of my peers applauded. My good grades and commitment to extracurriculars probably should have labeled me a nerd in the cruel social landscape of high school, but I somehow navigated the politics of cliques and had a vibrant social life. I...
My daughter Sophia loves murder mysteries and hates cliffhangers. Anything about Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot is right up her alley. However, if a movie finishes with an unresolved plot, she boils over with frustration. What is it about her that makes her simultaneously love mysteries and hate cliffhangers? The reason is that curiosity is at the core of who she is as a person. She loves the...
We are teaming up with some of our friends for a Easter giveaway! Enter between March 21-27, 2025 to win this great package: New Growth Press The Bible Verses to Remember series by Sally Michael The Redemption Tales series by Marty Machowski Darkest Night Brightest Day by Marty Machowski Bryce and the Lost Pearl by Derek Holser and Zach Fay Lithos Kids The Kingdom of God Storybook Bible box set...
Every church needs people to take the lead in serving the practical needs of the congregation. In Gospel Training for Deacons: Equipping Servant Leaders, Robert H. Thune helps to prepare and equip deacons to serve the church well. He is intentional about training deacons by grounding them in the gospel of grace and giving them the tools and biblical direction they need to take on their role...
I live a short distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. My husband and I flew through Reagan in mid-January. Two weeks later, on January 29, 2025, a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet–the latter was just minutes away from landing. The collision sent 67 souls into the icy waters of the Potomac River. No one survived. This horrific...
