Circling the Globe with the Gospel
Who lives in Ethiopia? The main ethnic groups represented in this land-locked country of East Africa are the Oromo (occupying the southern region and extending into Kenya) and the Amharic occupying the northwest highlands. While these are only two of the eighty ethnic groups represented in Ethiopia, they are the largest and make up over …
There are many different aspects to an organization like Heralds of Hope. Since I am relatively new to the organization, I am trying to understand it and fit all the pieces together. Recently, I was working in the mailroom. This is where we pack boxes and other mailings. Small requests fit in envelopes or small …
“I have never had peace in my mind for years. I read so many books and heard so many radio and TV broadcasts. I have taken all kinds of medicines but did not find the peace I really needed to enjoy. When the Word of God came to touch my heart, I enjoyed the peace …
It’s been over two years since we last ‘caught up’ with international mail, and it’s a strange feeling. As of Friday, July 2nd, 2021, we finally caught up with international mail. To state the history of the mailroom briefly, in December 2015, I took over the mailroom from Christian Horst, who had worked for several …
This morning, I spent some time sitting in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant–for yet another breakfast meeting. Since the lobby did not open until 9:30, my friend and I sat and talked in the car. We watched as an employee of the restaurant meandered by, very halfheartedly sweeping the parking lot. I made …
Jeremiah 29:11 is a well-known verse of Scripture. It says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” But few people quote or understand this verse in its context. Here is the verse just preceding …
Do you believe in Christmas? The miracle and power of Christmas? Christmas was God’s idea, not man’s. Christmas is an exciting time of the year for Christians to celebrate and remember the first coming of the Lord Jesus as part of God’s ultimate plan of redemption for fallen humanity. But is there more to Christmas? …
There are times that my back hurts. About 20 years ago, I wrenched my back at work, and to this day it, occasionally reminds me of that fact. I received this picture of a pastor in Malawi who was going to carry her load of 13 precious Bibles on her back while she rode her …
Each of these events were recorded at our Heralds of Hope Strategic Partner Breakfast events. Listen and enjoy! Why Culture Matters by Marcus Beiler Creating a Compelling Culture by Delbert Hoover
“I can’t attend church…” What would you do if the doors to your local church were closed? In North America, we didn’t think that was possible—until the COVID-19 pandemic! Many people around the world don’t have the privilege to attend church services. Either there’s no church available or they’re prohibited from attending. How do Christians …