Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Yesterday I shared a wonderful new book about environmental activist Christiana Figueres which is perfect for the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month and today I am sharing another one also released this week! Today's book is a book of poems sharing some amazing Latinos' stories. The book is Hopeful Heroes: More poems about amazing Latinos by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Juliet Menéndez. ...| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.School officially starts this week! Have your kids started yet? Each new school year brings different ideas, fears and excitement. There seem to be many books for the younger readers. There are the books like The Kissing Hand, Milk Goes to School, and Miss Mingo and the First Day of School and many more for younger kids starting school. Today we are going to share one picture book and tw...| Crafty Moms Share
A Muslim convert who said he saw a vision of Christ while napping at a Ugandan mosque is recovering after his relatives beat him and destroyed his home, Morning Star News reported. The post Ugandan Muslim beaten, ostracized for accepting Christ after seeing vision in mosque appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Are you worried finding your next meal will be a struggle? Know someone who is? If food insecurity doesn’t affect you, it probably affects someone you know. International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood says the global hunger crisis is the worst it has been in four decades. “Two billion people around the world today live on a single (daily) meal,” he told Baptist Press. The post Chitwood, Ezell urge participation in Global Hunger Sunday appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Pregnant and 17. Olive was depressed and scared. Being a teenage mom wasn’t what she envisioned for her life. But maybe being a teenage mother didn’t have to be the trajectory of her life. It could all be over with a trip to a clinic, and no one would know. Except her sister and family knew. And they wanted her to keep the baby. The post IMB video/story: Teenage moms in Thailand find hope, support through pregnancy center appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
As a shepherdess, Martina resonated with the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to rescue the one sheep who wandered off. Other Bible stories International Mission Board missionaries Phil and Laura Metcalf shared seemed hard for her to understand. The post Mexican shepherdess chooses to follow Good Shepherd appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Amir, an underground church leader in Iran, told Iran Alive Ministries of being stopped at a police checkpoint with dozens of Bibles in tow, a crime punishable by imprisonment and death. Police confiscated the Bibles but let Amir go free. When he arrived the next evening at the house church that expected the Bibles, the books were already there, delivered by none other than the police official who had confiscated them. The post Christian ministry to Iran reports vibrant underground church ami...| Pathway
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Today we are sharing three new books (released today) for our younger kids. One book is a board book and the other two are picture books. We will start with the board book. It is My Animal Sounds by Xavier Deneux. It is recommended for ages 0 to 3.| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Suzi K. Edwards to bring you this post.Have you ever taken in a stray? I have but I was able to get it home to its actual owners several towns away. It was a stray cat. Today I get to share a book from a very special series of books about stray dogs and the kids who take them in. I am going to review Charlotte & Boo Boo by S. K. Edwards. It is ...| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Malia Grace to bring you this post.| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.When you hear disability what do you think of? Many of us have been programmed to go to someone in a wheelchair and with mental issues. While this is a true disabled person there are many of other types of disabilities and some cannot be seen. July is Disability Awareness Month or officially National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Some places even call it Disability Pride Month and h...| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.In this chaotic time many people feel a bit helpless. We see the news and all the changes and don't feel like our actions make a difference. Imagine what it must be like for the children if adults are feeling this way. Today we are sharing a new picture book about a young girl who decides to take action to try to save the community center. The book is Anjali Can! by Sheetal Sheth and illustrat...| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.When Hazel was young, we did a lot of exploring the world and different cultures from home. We participated in blog group series like Around the World in 12 Dishes and Global Learning for Kids as well as the various cultural heritage months series with Multicultural Kid Blogs. But one of Hazel's favorite things to do was read a collection of folk tales and fables from other countries. She woul...| Crafty Moms Share
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.As the summer goes on my middle grades and young adult pile to read seems to be growing. However, this week I have two new picture books to share with you. Each was released this week, and they both are multicultural. Each is special in its own way. The first book is A Día de Muertos Story. Although the young boy in the story is preparing for the Día de Muertos, the book is not necessar...| Crafty Moms Share
After 17 years serving in Birmingham, England, IMB missionaries Kenny and Kristy Dubnick felt God moving them to something new. They looked at their network of churches that had grown from 12 members to over 200 and knew they could confidently leave the work in the hands of local British partners. The post IMB missionaries join Dublin church to reach secular culture with gospel appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Friends, family, and faculty of 13 missionary teams celebrated a summer of faithfulness to the Great Commission in Midwestern Seminary’s chapel on July 5 during the 2025 Fusion Commitment Ceremony. The teams, commissioned in April, served in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, and the Middle East—each location presenting unique cultural contexts and gospel opportunities. The post Fusion missionaries return from overseas service, commissioned for lifelong faithfulnes...| Pathway
Ross and Dianna Evans have spent more than three years in Central Asia trying to establish connections with an unreached people group. The International Mission Board missionaries’ journey has been marked by challenges and connections of hope. The post Building relationships in Central Asia opens doors to sharing gospel appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Gary & Carolyn Miller, IMB missionaries from Missouri, write, "Every Southern Baptist’s giving can touch others with the gospel, starting at their own door, and, through the Cooperative Program, extending around the world. Working together, we can continue being a witness for Christ in our cities, counties, states, nation, and to the ends of the earth." The post CP Testimony: ‘Sharing Christ with every person on the planet’ appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
International Mission Board missionary Tammy Richardson knelt beside the river with her phone. Her husband, Clay, and their local pastor stood in the river, preparing to baptize Leana – the first Zoque believer to make a public confession of faith in more than a decade of ministry in southern Mexico. The post First Zoque believers baptized in southern Mexico appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Tables are set up in a public area of the large European city where John Everett is serving as a Journeyman for the International Mission Board. He and his friends place Bibles and Christian literature on the tables, as well as coffee and tea, to offer to passersby. Regularly he has opportunities to use his missionary training and practice. The post IMB missionary preparation and training key to long-term service appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Twenty years ago, Judd and Debbie McKinnon packed 26 suitcases – two of which were filled with LEGO bricks – and brought their 12- and 10-year-old children to make themselves at home in Central Asia. Missionaries with the International Mission Board, the McKinnons have lived in the same city their entire career, a rare blessing for missionaries. At the time of sharing their story, they were waiting to see if God would open the door for them to return to their home in Central Asia. Read th...| Pathway
With the war in its fourth year, Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary has long resumed its educational outreach, graduating a class of 700 students in June, the largest in its 25-year history, President Yaroslav Pyzh said in a video. UBTS awarded 171 undergraduate level degrees, 30 graduate level degrees, and 388 certificates, he told Baptist Press, with remaining graduates receiving certificates from the Institute of Leadership and Coaching. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri ...| Pathway
David Englehart, the campus director of New Mexico State University’s Christian Challenge, was moved with emotion as he recalled a quiet, but stunning moment in his life some 30 years earlier during a trip to Central Asia. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
D’vora was rushing her two children to the home of her father Avi Mizrachi, founding pastor of Adonai Roi Congregation in Tel Aviv, when overhead missiles from Iran forced her to seek cover. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
Cultural books open windows into diverse lives, offering powerful stories that spark empathy, challenge views, and connect us across borders and backgrounds. The post 10 Vibrant Cultural Books That Inspire Connection and Conversation appeared first on The Culture Ties.| The Culture Ties
othello April 23rd marks Shakespeare’s birthday—a time to celebrate the enduring power of his words across centuries and continents. This year, I want to highlight one remarkable story that relates to Shakespeare, that of Ira Aldridge, a young man who saw in Shakespeare not something distant, but a path to self-expression, artistry, and freedom. Born... The post The Boy Who Became Othello: Ira Aldridge’s Shakespearean Dream appeared first on The Culture Ties.| The Culture Ties
Get the look as the days grow longer and warmer, with the fashion world turning its gaze toward Spring & Summer 2025. European designers are crafting a narrative of refined nostalgia, subtle innovation, and effortless elegance this season. Forget fleeting fads; this is a season of a visually striking blend of old and new. At... The post Get the Look! European Fashion Trends 2025 (Spring/Summer) appeared first on The Culture Ties.| The Culture Ties
From beads to feasts, discover 10 vibrant ways to celebrate Mardi Gras! Dive into the colors, flavors, and fun of this iconic festivity! The post From Beads to Feasts: 10 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras appeared first on The Culture Ties.| The Culture Ties
Make your holidays unforgettable with cultural gifts that tell a story! From global traditions to timeless treasures, find the best holiday gifts for friends and family.| The Culture Ties
“While we celebrate all God is allowing us to be a part of together with one another and with Him, we cannot ignore the sobering reality that every day 166,338 people enter eternity, separated from Christ forever," IMB President Paul Chitwood told Southern Baptist Convention messengers in Dallas, June 11. The number is not just a statistic, he noted. “These are people – each created in God’s image – whose life can be transformed by the gospel if they have the opportunity to hear. Th...| Pathway
Southern Baptists united to celebrate 58 newly appointed International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries, during the June 10 opening session of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. Church messengers watched as missionaries took the stage to share their calling and thank those who are supporting their Great Commission task. One Missouri Baptist couple, Brad and Carrie from Second Baptist Church, were among the new missionaries. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri...| Pathway
Stories of transformation and the importance of global outreach highlighted the International Mission Board dinner, June 9, at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Dallas. Close to 2,000 people attended the event that commemorated a milestone for the Journeyman program and honored many who have supported the IMB. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month in the United States. In May, we celebrate the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The legislation to annually designate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was instigated by two key […] The post 20 picture books by AANHPI authors you should add to your bookshelf first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The pos...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
When I’m searching for an unengaged, unreached people group, I ask the Holy Spirit to show me someone open to the Gospel. One day, that simple prayer led me to the water’s edge, where an old man fished from strings tied to his hand. He asked why I was there. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) in the United States. In May, we celebrate the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The legislation to annually designate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was instigated by two key dates:| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young -
