Missionary life is challenging enough for adults. Can you imagine how difficult it is for children? Missionary kids often lead isolated lives and struggle with cross-cultural identity. As one woman di…
The Shocking Personal History of Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family
As a young boy, Jim watched his parents struggle deeply with their marriage. Jim Daly and his four siblings were terrified of their father, who was an alcoholic. “I remember that one night I was about…
She Didn’t Believe That Anyone Could Love Her — Not Even God
“You, Lysa, are not acceptable the way you are.” That’s what Lysa TerKeurst told herself from the time she was in elementary school. Sexual abuse and abandonment had led her to believe no one could lo…
No Girl in Her Community Had Ever Done Anything Like This Before
At first, Alivia McGuire didn’t believe she could complete such a big project on her own. After all, no girl in her community had ever done anything like this before! But she knew it could show God’s …
Scouting Ministry Teaches Biblical Masculinity to Boys Growing up in a Gender-Confused Culture
John Obrey had volunteered at his local food pantry for two years. He could clearly see the needs of the pantry — including the shabby floor that needed replacing. But what could he do as a high schoo…
“I Used to Hate My Father,” She Said. “He Smoked, Got Drunk, and Did Many Things That I Do Not Like.”
Because of her judgments on others and herself, Michelle never felt assured of God’s love. Even though she had repented of her sins and committed to following Jesus, she still felt that she needed to …
This Drama Ministry Writes Biblical Musicals for the Next Generation
As a teenager, Heather* wasn’t confident in her acting abilities. But she loved being on stage and working with other people to create a performance. So when her church’s youth group decided to perfor…
This Ministry Helps Christians to Understand God’s Vision for Their Work
As a businessman in the mid-90’s, Hugh Whelchel didn’t understand God’s will for his work. He didn’t think that his business vocation mattered to God. After all, how could his secular work further the…
Behind the Ministry: Flying Missionary Planes to the Far Corners of the World
The soft rumble of an approaching airplane caught the ear of a villager deep in the Brazilian jungle. As he scrambled to get a view through the jungle canopy, the sight of the distinctive blue and whi…
“Leaders United By a Shared Mission to Transform the World for Christ”
Christians are called to be leaders in every area of life. God wants His people to shine His light in every place they can, and that often happens through leadership. But Christ-like leadership is cha…
