Susan was tired. Once on the airplane, she didn't want to talk to anybody about anything. But to be friendly to her seat mate, she initiated a conversation. "Where are you going?" Susan asked. And that's all it took. She learned Emily was from China. "What do you do?" Emily asked her. "(I write) for a Christian missionary organization,"...

Why is Halloween so attractive to children? Children (adults too) love to dress up. It's exciting to think about being anyone you choose to be, creating a costume and acting out that person for a day. Going out at night in costume, Halloween parties and trick-or-treating with friends bring an adventure that no other holiday offers children. Many...

Today, we have a phenomenal opportunity to represent Christ to the seven million Muslims who live in America. Around our nation, many Muslims are afraid to go shopping or even to send their children to school. In spite of appearances, we have an unprecedented opportunity to break down barriers in this time of their need by helping Muslims cope...

The following is an interview of Vonette Bright on having conversations that count. Communique: When you first learned that evangelism was part of the Christian life, how did you feel? Vonette: I was so excited about what I had just learned – what had just happened in my life - that I was eager to share. The Christians that I was around were...

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-­edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). I love the Bible. It is a powerful book. Its words have changed my life; teaching me, comforting me, directing and healing me....

I’ll never forget the day my husband proposed. It was a chilly Saturday in early December and he was moving home from school for Christmas holidays. I had no idea a diamond ring was hidden in his pocket. We were both elated and couldn’t wait to share the news with all our friends and family. Less than six months later we stood at the altar...

Young children are a natural when it comes to evangelism! Pre-school through elementary age kids possess time, talents and resources to spread God's love. With minimal adult assistance, their good deeds accomplish two purposes: lost souls are touched and the giver gains a boost in self-esteem. Consider these ideas: 1. A Tisket, a tasket. Collect...