Mother’s Day Tribute from BG
She prays with me and she plays with me.” (Jamey, age 3) [I love] playing with her. I love when I give a hug to her. (Anderson, age 3) I
The Great Adventure
Traveling to a land an ocean away with a language incomprehensible to all of us, our small team from BG wondered a bit about our purpose. But onward we traveled
Into the Great Blue Expanse
I heard the preachers and teachers. I read the words, “We are vessels for God to fill.” I yearned for this filling, but I thought I had to perform, dot
BG Annual Church Spring Clean Day
As a kid, I was the youngest of four, and our typical Saturday morning was spent cleaning our house. Ack! It was not what I wanted to wake up and
Deep and Wide: God’s Search for His People
“Deep and Wide.” Now that you’re humming that old kids’ song, you’re probably remembering that it refers to the fountain of God’s love, His heart is towards all people as
Come Early Easter Morning to Celebrate Together!
John 20.1 says that Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning while it was still dark. I looked it up: the sun will rise here at 6:41
How We Are Like Mashed Potatoes
Think about this. You must scrub, peel, chop, boil, and mash a potato before you can enjoy the yummy dish that bears that name. If you want more than a
From Ithaca to Japan: Planting Seeds of the Gospel
When you think about Japan, what comes to mind? Mount Fuji or a kimono, perhaps. Maybe the cherry (Sakura) blossom, Japanese anime/manga, or their food (sushi, ramen, etc.)? But have
Nature Camp: Survival Basics
Imagine a group of children in the woods, gently tending a small fire. While it burns, their teacher retells a story about Jesus in the wilderness—some eyes are on her,