Learning From Someone Like Me
At the University of Central Florida (UCF), I intentionally prayed for the opportunity to disciple other African American women like me. To … Continue Reading
Hope: How to Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Going to college is an exciting step in life. Young adults look forward to the new phase in their lives of becoming independent. That is how… Continue Reading
A Legacy of Love: From Seeds of Faith to Flourishing Fruit
As a new graduate student far from her home in Asia, Zheng Jane Zhao remembers feeling welcome when she attended a gathering hosted by Jim … Continue Reading
Growing in Identity to Bridge Cultures
When Destiny Mercer was invited to a LaVida conference during her sophomore year at Vanderbilt University, she was conflicted about … Continue Reading
The Gospel on the Amazon River
Passengers spend 18 hours on a boat floating down Brazil’s Rio Negro and Amazon rivers to travel from Manaus to Parintins, a town situated… Continue Reading
Whole-Life Transformation: Never Too Late For Education
David Kordorwu (senior International Mentor for over a decade) met Peter* in barren and desert-like northern Ghana years ago, when Peter was… Continue Reading
Discipling God’s Family
When Paul and Susan Watson were intentionally invested in spiritually, it transformed their lives, and they knew they wanted to pass on what… Continue Reading
Gospel Sweet Spot
Jason Robinson’s ministry “sweet spot” is wherever athletic life happens. “For as long as I can remember, sports had been a way I … Continue Reading
Generations of Disciples Across Decades and Miles
Lou Choat and Xiao Mei share a relationship across the ocean and across years. Even though they are separated by distance, they text prayer … Continue Reading
Restoring Neighborhood Offers Hope for Community
When he started taking Bible seriously in his daily life, James Helms had a transformed perspective on life in his neighborhood.… Continue Reading