“Fashion stands with Planned Parenthood.” Carla D’Addesi was shocked when she saw this slogan during a fashion industry festival. Was it true that her clothing purchases were supp…
Ministering to Missionary Kids is a Mission Field All its Own
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 wa…
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 be…
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…
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 hig…
“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 nee…
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 dec…
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 …
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…
