The words “permanent return” held a bittersweet taste. After two years of service in Uganda, my husband’s responsibilities were ending and we were going home. We were tired enough of rats, bats, malaria, contaminated water, and a host of other “missionary issues.” My three high-school-aged children were more than anxious to attend a “real” school. […]

Throughout Scripture we catch frequent glimpses of angels, tireless in their ministry to man. At times, they appeared in a form that is visible to the natural eye; but more often they were seen in visions or dreams. Sometimes, they came in the guise of men so that, as the apostle says, men entertaining strangers […]

“This is crazy! Are you sure you know what you’re doing?” my brothers asked when they realized I was determined to move deep into the mountains of Colombia with my children. “I’m not crazy,” I replied. “Okay. We will see; but we are sure you’ll regret this decision and soon return,” they said, turning their […]

My name is Jan Haugg, and I am a third-year student at Bogenhofen Theological Seminary in Austria, preparing to become a minister. I am passionate about God and about sharing my faith with others. But only a few years ago, I was a die-hard atheist. Here is my journey to faith. I was born in […]

I lay on my bed reflecting hopelessly on my situation. I was trapped, struggling to cope, with no quick way out. I longed for peace and a refuge from it all. The details aren’t important. It was years ago, but it’s a scenario many of us know too well. I randomly opened the Bible—a new […]

When You Are Afraid and Anxious
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; […]

Prologue: This story is a reminder that God still answers prayers and walks with His people even amid the worst of situations. It is a summary of a larger story from the book Preaching from the Grave, which shares how God protected His own during one of the most widespread slaughters of all time—the Rwandan […]

My ten-year journey through astrology began with the purchase of a cheap horoscope magazine. It led me to try tarot (fortuneteller cards), numerology (the occult use of numbers), palm reading, tea leaves, ESP, and the Ouija board. I tremble to think where I would be now if God hadn’t pulled me out of the occult […]