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  South Asia: The Holy Spirit at work during Ramadan

  This past week, my friend and I were invited into a Muslim home to break the Ramadan fast for the evening. I was blown away by the interest our hostess showed in the Good News.

  08/06/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  South Asia: Prayers answered

  Jesus has done great things here at Restoration House and continues to move in South Asia. I have been experiencing the love of Jesus, and I know it is because of his love that lives are transformed.

  08/04/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  2nd Opinion: When giants fall

  Dreams and hard work don’t always win the gold. But when giants fall, the earth trembles.

  08/01/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Judgment and empathy

  Let’s say it up front: A white person doesn’t know what being black feels like. And a man can’t completely understand a woman.

  08/01/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  South Asia: Conquering fear

  Students On Mission: Honestly, when I arrived in South Asia, many things made me extremely fearful. But I think most the fear that consumed me grew out of feelings of inadequacy concerning my role in South Asia this summer.

  07/31/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  South Asia: God knows the end of the story

  Praise God, three more girls decided to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

  07/31/2013 - By John Rutledge

• Savannah: A new spiritual high

  Several nights ago, five of the missionaries—including me—joined in a special prayer time in which we all prayed out loud at the same time.

  07/30/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  South Asia: The light of Jesus is spreading

  One of the girls is ready to leave and begin her life away from Restoration House. The director found a job for her in the city. Pray that she will be strong.

  07/30/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Down Home: Click ‘reply’ for solutions

  Before we get to know people, do we insist we have the solution to all their problems?

  07/25/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Receiving truth from ‘others’

  One of the great challenges of following Jesus involves learning from estranged Christians and—gasp!—unbelievers. Most Christians believe we possess divine truth. So, we’re naturally disinclined to receive truth from “others.”

  07/25/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  South Asia: Light breaks through darkness

  When we arrived, we found out four girls were very sick, and the supervisor suggested some of the girls were being attacked spiritually.

  07/25/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Right or Wrong? Interfaith dialogue

  Some people claim world religions essentially agree on moral perspectives. Is that true? And if so, why can’t we find common ground rather than argue as adversaries?

  07/24/2013 - By John Rutledge