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The Bulletin: Mentorship, Ministry Ambition, Wisdom for Seminary Wives, and Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at SWO! Here are 4 helpful lessons for the seminary wife, by Christa Threlfall. It’s easy (even trendy) for us to claim how “missions-minded” … Continue reading
Advent: Jesus Gives us Peace With Others
Day 11 (Scroll down to listen to the audio recording) Personal Study “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Things Christians Don’t Get to do, Reproof From a Pastor, and Kanye’s New Album
Everyone loves a good surprise! Every now and then, it’s good to be reminded what the Bible teaches us is sin. And, it’s always good to remember that Jesus gets … Continue reading
Marriage Conference: Love Busters
Conferences & RetreatsMarriage Conference : John and Spicy Ridenour : October 26, 2019
What Does the Bible Say about Fighting Depression?
SMO Missions Camp, SummerIn Psalm 88, the writer is crying out to Yahweh as the one true God of his salvation. He realizes that he can’t trust his thoughts and emotions, but he … Continue reading
What does Ephesians 5 Teach Husbands About Biblical Love?
Conferences & Retreats“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the … Continue reading
The Painful (and Joyful) Christian Life
UncategorizedBy Robert Lane “God did not call us to a life of misery; He called us to a life of pain.” – Piper “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for … Continue reading
Ramadan Stories: Hospitality in the Middle East, Africa, and Tennessee
Jim and Sarah are friends of Snowbird in Tennessee. They love Jesus, raise their kids in the truth of the Gospel, serve their church, love their neighbors, and actively engage … Continue reading
Ramadan 18: Muslims & Intentional Hospitality
What’s the big deal? “It is easy to love those who are most like us, but it is distinctly Christian to love those who are least like us.” – Micah … Continue reading
Ramadan Day 11: Courage & Terror in the Middle East
This story is from a former missionary that served as a teacher to Muslim students in the Middle East. The Taliban eventually pushed out all American-based schools in the area … Continue reading