Building a solid financial foundation is crucial for starting to invest, and understanding the benefits of workplace retirement plans, such as tax advantages and employer matching, can help individuals get started on the right path. Mark Biller, Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing, shares practical advice on how to begin investing, including the importance of starting small, staying consistent, and keeping it simple with index funds. [... more]

Providing shoes to children in need around the world brings health, education, and hope to vulnerable communities. Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls is a Christian ministry that has been serving children for decades, distributing shoes and promoting holistic ministry in over 80 countries. Every pair of shoes opens the door for a child to have a better life and hear about the love of Jesus. [... more]

The Lighthouse church focuses on knowing Christ and making Him known, with a chief motive to glorify God supremely in all they do. They emphasize the importance of being a missions-focused church, carrying out the great commission to see the good news of the gospel brought to all the earth, both locally and abroad. The church supports 61 missionaries worldwide and has a strong emphasis on prayer, giving, and sharing the gospel. [... more]

Vice President Kamala Harris is on a trip to Africa, where she will discuss topics such as climate change, female empowerment, and tech and economics. However, her visit comes as China continues to make inroads in Africa through its Belt and Road Initiative, and some African nations are starting to question their association with China. Meanwhile, a school shooting in Nashville has left three children and three adults dead, and a tornado in Mississippi has caused widespread destruction and 27 fatalities. [... more]

A missionary in Honduras shares his experience of helping kids and single mothers through a feeding program and discipleship training, with a focus on building future leaders and spreading the gospel. [... more]

A group of men share their passion for missions and the gospel, highlighting the need for prayer and support for refugees in Ukraine and Honduras. They share stories of their work, including rescuing orphans from the Ukraine border and building temporary housing for refugees in Romania. [... more]

The congregation prays for those affected by COVID-19, including missionaries in Honduras, France, and Brazil. They also reflect on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the Gospel message. The pastor shares a sermon on John 1:14, discussing the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, and the implications of this truth for our understanding of Jesus Christ. [... more]