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  Mission Arlington: The excitement of discovery

  Student Missions Blog: It was one of our rougher apartment complexes. I had been warned the kids typically were loud, disrespectful and disobedient. It was my first week teaching them, and I was a little nervous.

  08/24/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Kathy Hillman: School days

  On the first day of school, girls and boys feel excited butterflies, and parents say goodbye with misty eyes. Most importantly, educators still make a difference.

  08/24/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  In Touch: The rhythms of life

  We serve a God who appreciates rhythm. He has placed an obvious rhythm to our lives, and with it come many blessings.

  08/21/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  2nd Opinion: Anti-gambling archives a treasure trove of wisdom

  The anti-gambling movement has made peace with being perpetually broke. We have figured out how to do more with less, and it’s always been a labor of love.

  08/21/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Why don’t we talk about failure?

  The experience of a secular company that delivers talks about failure could provide a great template for churches willing to feature transparency and vulnerability along a path to hope and healing.

  08/21/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Oregon: Beauty and pain on display

  Student Missions Blog: Most of the world is asleep at 4 a.m.. I am normally asleep at that time, but not one recent morning. I sat on the top of a mountain, shivering from head to toe, and waiting for the sun to rise.

  08/21/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Thailand: Lessons of love and light from a dark place

  Student Missions Blog: My last month is Bangkok was a tough one, but it was so good. I have learned so much about God’s character in the time that I was in Thailand, and this last month really helped me put all my thoughts together.

  08/21/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Letters: Demonstrate welcome for all people

  I remember your passion for multiculturalism/diversity from previous articles. Your Aug. 7 editorial demands a response.

  08/19/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Peru: Goodbye to people I grew to love

  Student Missions Blog: My neighbor, Michael, asked me what I liked most about Curahuasi. I thought a little bit before giving my answer. It was our last day in Peru. I had a lot of things on my mind as we walked the city’s streets.

  08/19/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  New York: God can work anywhere, anytime—even back home

  Summer Missions Blog: This summer, I had the privilege to work in New York City once again. However, instead of a two-week trip, it turned into a two-month trip.

  08/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Meridian: Every David needs a Jonathan

  Student Missions Blog: On my last Sunday serving as a student missionary in Meridian, I was given the opportunity to preach at First Baptist Church in Cranfills Gap. I preached about the relationship between Jonathan and David as recorded in 1 Samuel.

  08/17/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Oklahoma: God worked in me

  Student Missions Blog: This summer I served at a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking. These two terms carry heavy weight and stereotypes with them.

  08/17/2015 - By John Rutledge