6 A Lifelong Pursuit 12 1st Place Contest Winner: Alem’s Hope 14 2nd Place Contest Winner: Faith is Spelled R-I-S-K 16 3rd Place Contest Winner: The Great Purpose of Cheese Sandwiches 20 Called to the Poorest of the Poor: An interview with Heidi Baker, Iris Global Ministries 23 The Best Way to Encourage Kids 26 The Only Thing That Matters 35 A Writer’s Entrance Exam 41 Writing Contest Honor Roll 47 The Heavens Proclaim Him