Some people seem to overflow with joy. They have contagious smiles, generous spirits, and hospitable homes. Assumpta is one of those people. She can light up a room with her laughter, cook an incredible meal for a multitude, and make you wonder what has given her so much passion. She also models what it looks…

“Pray without ceasing,” (Thessalonians 5:17) points out the importance of consistency in our prayers. Doing the same thing over and over is what develops habits in our family—whether it is brushing our teeth or praying for the nations to know and follow Jesus. Perhaps you feel outside your comfort zone as you attempt to establish…

Recently, my family enjoyed a vacation in the mountains. Each day we balanced on large boulders by the rushing river’s edge and marveled at the power and beauty of God’s creation. One day we found ourselves exploring quieter waters. We searched for small, flat rocks that were perfect for skipping across the top of the…

Note to Parents: In the last journal, you read a story about Zamira and her family (If you missed the story, find it here). They are Kazakhs, an unreached people group in Central Asia. What language do most Kazakhs speak? To find out, do the following cultural activity with your family.   Cultural Activity: Zamira…

Note to Parents: Help your family embrace God’s love for the world. Read this story together to learn about and pray for the Kazakhs, a people group in Central Asia. Come with me to the capital city of Kazakhstan, where giant skyscrapers tower over giraffe and elephant topiaries, bubbling fountains, and plazas carpeted with brightly…

Note to Parents: Exploring traditions from other cultures is one way to expand your family’s view of the world and cultivate a heart for the peoples that God loves. Learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival, an important holiday in China. On September 24, many people across China will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Held each year during the…

The sound of birds chirping filled the upper-level room. A light breeze blew through the window, bringing relief from the morning heat. Down below, the streets were teeming with travelers going to and fro and shop owners preparing their stands. Day 2 of the Big Story Training in Abuja, Nigeria was about to commence. As…

One year ago, I shared a story of an impactful trip to Malawi where I met a family whose eternal perspective set the course for their everyday moments. This family, the Kachalas, had a passion to reach the nations, and they desired to see the 2.7 billion unreached people on earth come to know Jesus.…

Hatred has been with us ever since Adam and Eve sinned. From the first civilization, one way hatred has manifested itself is through racism. Because of this, an essential aspect of Christian parenting is equipping our children bring the love of Jesus and His gospel into this world filled with racial hatred. The first Christians…

I recently had the joy of meeting Jan, a church planter in Indonesia. She shared of unreached villages that experienced Jesus for the first time, and she explained that she had come to anticipate miraculous stories from her co-workers. It had become common for unreached villages to see God move among them, and Jan was…