Have you ever thought about the impact of the “simple things”? A phone call at just the right time. A picture colored by your child or grandchild and gifted to you. On a busy day, making a cup of tea or coffee and having just a few minutes to yourself. The impact of the “simple […]
April 2026 – The Simple Things Read More »
Linda and I taught a Good News Club® in the Minersville School District for the first time since 2007! We had seven girls and one boy. What joy! The children were eager to learn and had many questions~ good questions. We are looking forward to what God has planned. In another club, I was sharing
March 2026- Testimonies Read More »
Recently I learned that five Central Asian nations restrict or even forbid the teaching of Christian beliefs to children. One of those countries passed a law in 2025 criminalizing Christian education to children. Even parents who teach or allow their children to be taught illegal religious beliefs can be fined or sent to jail. Children
February 2026- Do Not Hinder Them Read More »
The World Cup is coming to Pennsylvania the summer of 2026. This is a great opportunity to reach the children and the family with the Gospel. As believers we are commanded to “Go and make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19. This command includes the children. We already have two events scheduled: Tuesday, August 4
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Do you ever wonder where God is in our country while we are losing our moral footing and wickedness is prospering? I’m sure the Israelites in Egypt wondered the same thing when they were in slavery to a wicked Pharoah. But we know that God was there. He was there in the home of that
November 2025 – God is in the Land Read More »
“God enabled me so to agonize in prayer that I was quite wet with sweat, though in the shade, and in wind cool. My soul was drawn out very much for the world; I grasped for multitudes of souls.” David Brainard, Diary entry Monday, April 19, 1742 Missionary to American Indians Prayer~ It’s often an
October 2025 – To Agonize in Prayer Read More »
My granddaughter often asks me to tell her stories from the summer~ especially if the story is about an animal. No animal stories this year (at least not that I recall), but good stories~ God stories: stories of His faithfulness, His lovingkindness, and His humor! Enjoy! From Tamaqua Extreme heat and humidity~ it was air
Summer 2025 Stories Read More »
You Know, When – Stories from Good News Club You know children have been listening when… A 4th grade boy in one of my clubs was concerned because his friend did not believe in God. What should he tell him, he wanted to know. Most of the things I told him, he had already done.
June 2025 – You Know, When – Stories from Good News Club Read More »
Have you ever noticed how change often comes with joy and sadness? At CEF® change happens often. Summer missionaries who served for years, graduate from high school or college and move on to marriage or careers, staff does the same, and the committee moves on to retirement and new life changes. Gale Hurst, who has
May 2025 Faithful Service Read More »
Regarding the Christmas Party Clubs: Testimony from a Good News Club® volunteer whose church hosted a Christmas Party Club: “We received a lot of ‘thank yous’ for holding the party club~ it was great! So much gratitude was shown. Feedback from the kids on the following day of club was fun to listen to. They
January 2025 – What People are Saying Read More »