Gary and Mylinda Baits

“I realized that I was a racist, and I hope you will forgive me.”

 These words of confession came from one of the participants in my recent workshop called “Racism, xenophobia, and the gospel.   The workshop almost didn’t happen because I wondered how wise it w » read more

BUILDING A DECENT HOUSE ON YOUR SUMMER VACATION

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen?  Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— ? When you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away… Then your light will » read more

Recently we and our Costa Rican friends were blessed by the visit of three young adults from WA state and their pastor, Mark Rambo, who also serves on our Ministry Partnership Team. We asked Mark to be a guest writer and reflect on his recent experiences with us.  The following are some of Ma » read more

"We always thank God when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints." Colossians 1:3I often tell my children that we can see God at work if we just pay attention. These God glimpses continue to move me especially when I'm payin » read more

 You pray, stuff happens.  Many of you ask us for specific prayer requests so that you can “pray intelligently.”  I appreciate that, though I’ve been known to “pray stupidly” at times too (“Bless the Chargers, bless these donuts,” etc.).   Recently we asked » read more