The Existence of God – Part 2

Third article in the series “With Good Reason”

by Keith Bassham

In my last article, I explained that I would not begin the section on the existence of God by using the classic formulations (for instance, explaining the teleological argument, the anthropological argument, the cosmological argument, etc.). My reasons were basically two. First, these articles are intended to give some guidance to the average Christian for defending his or her faith in ordinary life situations, so I’m less interested in the jargon and more interested in how the arguments work. [click to continue…]

Updates on the BBFI Relief Efforts from Missionaries in Haiti and the BBFI Mission Office

Camping out
I am camping out here and have limited or shared computer access. We have been giving out food, medical supplies, buckets of hope, tarps, water, clothes, shoes, tents, diapers, and other supplies. We have given out more than 10,000 individual meals and we have given direct aid to 15 churches. We continue to support, [...]

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The story of Gregoire

by Mike Randall
Does the gospel of Jesus Christ really change lives and people? Does missionary work make a difference? Are believers living in a primitive culture genuine? Should we invest in BBFI missionaries like Elmer and Mary Deal? An inspirational answer to these questions is found in the story of Gregoire (pronounced GREG’-wahr), the first [...]

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Indonesia

Muslim, but open to the gospel
by Jon Konnerup
Rina’s dad was near death and almost in a coma. His time was short. While her Muslim family was reading the Quran to him during his last moments, Rina was whispering in his ear, “Don’t listen to them, dad. Remember what I told you. All you have to [...]

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From Argentina to Kansas by Bus

By Don Nevels – BBFI Missionary to Argentina
Editor’s note: Last summer, I met Don Nevels face to face when he came to the church I attend. During his presentation he mentioned coming to the States from Argentina via land… specifically, he traveled by bus. I asked him to write about his trip — the [...]

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Center of the Action

by Charles Lyons
The creak of the ox cart in Thessalonica. The scream of the traffic cop’s whistle in New Orleans. The call of the shopkeeper hawking merchandise in Corinth’s bustling market. The conductor’s baton taps the music stand calling the rehearsing St. Louis Symphony to attention. The roar of 30,000 throats in the Aphrodisias stadium. [...]

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