“God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” This is the opening sentence in Dr. Bill Bright’s booklet, “The Four Spiritual Laws.” I finally grasped this truth in February 1973, while a student at Arizona State University. Since then, I’ve been living out God’s wonderful plan through fifty years on staff with Cru. Continue reading Fifty Years Serving with Cru
Fifty years ago, on February 19, 1973, I stopped wondering whether I was a child of God: I finally saw my sin and that Christ had died for me. Since then, God, my Creator, has skillfully stitched together the pieces of my life in a beautiful way. I thought you would be encouraged by a few highlights. Continue reading Celebrating Sus’ 50th Spiritual Birthday
Why are we still serving as behind-the-scenes missionaries? First, God called us to our work and continues to open doors for us. Continue reading Why Are We Still Serving for 47 Years?
COVID-19 transports Larry and me back to the Communist era of our lives with its demanding, ongoing crises. Did I learn anything from residing behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War that now provides direction in the Corona War? Yes, indeed! God willing, these guidelines will encourage you and those dear to you during this tumultuous time. Continue reading 7 Guidelines from The Cold War to The Corona War (Guest Post)
We are secure in our relationship with God, knowing we will be with Him forever. Jesus said: “and this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those He has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day.” ~ John 6:39 (NLT) Continue reading Jesus Will Not Lose Even One
Many of the immigrants to the U.S. are coming from countries where being a Christian is difficult and often where we cannot even send missionaries. The church has an incredible opportunity to reach these people right within our own neighborhoods. Continue reading The Incredible Opportunity for the Church Today
Mike and Sus Schmitt 