I lay on the cabin deck looking skyward at the trees and night sky while thinking, “What is this all about?” Though it happened decades ago, I still remember the burning questions about the world around me and my purpose. After four years of intensive engineering schooling, living in a… Continue reading
I gaze out the eastern windows to watch the redness of the sky slowly turn brighter. Squirrels come alive in the trees; birds go through their early morning feeding routine. As the sun gets higher, the forest floor begins to get brighter. By midmorning, long shadows disappear and the sun… Continue reading
Spring is upon us in the Northern hemisphere. Consider this: we are in a perfect orbit around the sun. Because of the 23.5 degree “tilt” of the earth’s axis compared to the plane of the sun and earth, we have seasons. While we enjoy the arrival of Spring, my friends… Continue reading
Early 2026 Mission Report to Panay Island, Philippines, from Roland and Faylene Beard. Our one-month mission trip to Panay Island primarily consisted of training for observing the created heavens, presenting a seminar on biblical creation, and conducting several meetings with youth. On the private side, we had numerous smaller meetings… Continue reading
Walking school children, a few little motor bikes carrying single riders or as much as a small family, and moisture filled tropical clouds passed our cottage at Hallel Integrated Ministries on the first morning. We are located on Panay Island, about a two-hour drive north of Iloilo City. The tropical… Continue reading
The turning of a ship and the coming year may have similarities! It is that time of year when many things are reviewed and projected. New Year’s resolutions are generally small value. They tend to fall into the same class of predictions from various famous people who prognosticate all sorts… Continue reading
