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An Imperative of Compassion
By Andrew Shaughnessy
As nations and governments close borders and answer the cries of the vulnerable with fear and anger, MTW missionaries around the world are responding with the love of Christ, working with and through local churches to address the needs of refugees everywhere.
Prayers are Powerful, Not Political
By Megan Fowler
Garriott wants to help Christians move past general prayers for state and national leaders and pray for them as real people whose lives are in Gods hands. Nothing about a leader’s beliefs or actions negates the Christians responsibility to pray for him.
Disaster Response Helps Texas, Florida Recover
By Megan Fowler
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma — in terms of physical size and costs — were two of the largest on record. More rain fell during Harvey than during any other storm in recorded history. Because of Irma’s massive size, it wreaked havoc all over the state of Florida, at one point covering the entire peninsula, east to west.
MNA, MTW Come Together on Ministry to Refugees
By Megan Fowler
When MTW and MNA bring their experiences together, they create a big-picture view of what God is doing. The Holy Spirit then can work in people’s hearts to prompt them to serve.
Chris Gensheer knows that suburbs don’t have the same mystique as urban centers, but he loves them anyway.
The BTS Prison Initiative is the first free seminary program of its kind in Alabama, and is based on other successful programs in South Carolina and Louisiana. Its long-term goal is to train men who will minister to their fellow inmates and be a positive influence in prison.
Nakah is confident in the power of the gospel, as proclaimed through Reformed, covenantal teaching, to change hearts and minds and move an entire continent from darkness to light.
First Pres Montgomery Repents of Generational Sins
By Megan Fowler
In 2012, a fellow Montgomery pastor told DePace about his conversation with a Montgomery man who described FPC as “the church that would not let black people in.” DePace was stunned, so he delved into the church archives himself.
Why Does a Good God Permit Evil?
By Dr. Jay Sklar
We all experience evil on a regular basis. It doesn’t seem to fit with the idea of a God who is good and all-powerful.
Immigrants in Our Midst
By Maria Garriott
Can we heed the commands of God, the cries of the prophets, and the call which Jesus Himself affirmed in His words and actions? Our faith compels us to extend love and welcome to immigrants, whatever the cost.