Put yourself in his shoes. He lives in eastern Africa. After watching the Jesus Film, he began a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Then he wanted others in his village to know Jesus’ love too. He tried hard to share with them. But there were several big problems. Although this man has […]
This morning we’ll be attending Vonette Bright’s memorial service. You can watch it too – in real time or later by recorded video – see details below. What were Mrs. Bright’s parting words? Barely three weeks before she passed away on Dec 23, she made a phone call to Dr. Steve Douglass (President of Cru) […]
No matter if it was a cab driver, church pastor, young mother or even a U.S. President, she called everyone “honey.” When she prayed aloud, you sensed she was always eagerly anticipating how the Lord would show up with His joy and presence. Shannon and I owe a lot to Vonette Bright. Without her consistent, […]
What to do when those you work closely with make hurtful decisions or decisions you strongly disagree with? Yes, this very thing can and does happen in Christian organizations and even in serving alongside friends at church. The Lord doesn’t always protect us from disagreements and doesn’t want us to deny or isolate ourselves from it. […]