Category: 2019 Issues

5 Love God, Fear God
11 TCL Annual Writing Contest
12 Finish Well
16 When “I Love You, Mom” Comes at a Cost
19 Gap Year Guideby Mike Lutz
22 One Body; Together in Heavenand on Earth
25 2023 Moms, Dads and Grads Resource Guide

5 The Battle for Iran
11 The World Forgot, God Remembered
16 From Panic to Freedom
18 When You’re Mad at God
20 What Is Your Purpose?
24 TruPlay: An Embraceable Gaming Alternative
29 Easter Resource Guide

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

5 Mary, Jim, and Spiderman
6 Every Gift to God’s Glory
12 The Quiet Birth Heard Round the World
14 Prepare
16 Christmas Gift Guide
10 Living in Wisdom: Sacrifice
37 Turning Point: Redemption on the Broken Road
40 Ask Dr. Walt: Are Smoothies Nutritious?
42 Persecution Report: Compelled by Compassion to Pray
44 Dave Says: The Upside- Down Vehicle Lien
46 Grace Notes:The Closer

8 Faith, Forgiveness, and an Unexpected Mission
14 Prayer First: An interview with Brooke McGlothlin
20 The Schoolteacher Who Changed My Life
24 Undercover Angel
30 Christian Living Resource Guide
35 Picking Berries
37 Let Your Light Shine
38 Lessons from the Leaf Pile

6 Two Hundred Tuesdays
12 Joni and Friends
18 Focusing Our Gaze
24 Loving Relationships Can’t Be Legislated
28 The Quiet During the Storm
32 Spiritual Growth Resource Guide
36 Set Free Through Jesus

6 Blake & Jenna Bolerjack: Facing the Storms of Life With Jesus
12 Revive Our Hearts: Providing a Daily Infusion of God’s Word
18 At First Light
22 Beyond the Red Carpet
25 Moms, Dads & Grads Resource Guide
10 Living in Wisdom: Stewardship – A Biblical View
16 Ask Dr. Walt: Fruitful Fasting
24 Turning Point: Reconciling Good and Hard
40 Persecution Report: 2022 World Watch List Report
46 Grace Notes: God on the Road of Despair

Features
5 10th Annual Writing Contest
All Christians have stories to tell about God’s faithfulness. Enter one of yours in our 10th annual writing contest for a chance to win a prize and have your story published in our November writers issue.

6 The Astronaut’s Wife: How an Ordinary Family Navigates an Extraordinary Life
by Stephanie Rische
Stacey and her family are ordinary Christians who have learned how to balance the everyday humdrum of life with the exciting, out-of-this-world adventures of an astronaut.

12 Trans World Radio (TWR): Hope Knows No Barriers
by Dan Brownell
Trans World Radio has been broadcasting the gospel and discipling listeners around the globe for nearly 75 years. Now, with a world that’s growing darker by the day, its mission is more urgent than ever.

18 Love Never Fails
by Papa Joe Bradford
God used Joe Bradford’s hardships in early life to mold such a deep compassion for those in need — especially children — that he earned the nickname “Papa Joe” and had a movie made about his life.

24 The Life I Now Live
by Mike Lutz
Mike Lutz is a multitalented Christian whose credentials include being a golf pro, head chef, senior pastor, and author. But the theme that runs through every aspect of his life is his love for His Savior.

29 Easter Resource Guide
Jesus’ resurrection proves He is God and that His words are true. He has given us His word in written form to provide a light to guide our path. In this guide, you’ll find a wide range of Bibles and other resources for young and old.