The Most Important Qualities in a Missionary

While I was on a short-term mission trip in Ethiopia, our team leader Rick asked our hosting missionary the following question: What are the most important qualities in a missionary? I expected his answer to consist of elements of personal piety such as devotion to prayer, a love for the Scripture, or a heart for the lost. His answer, therefore, came as a surprise to me. Without batting an eye, veteran missionary Tim declared “Flexibility and a sense of humour.” If this answer surprises you as much as it did me, allow me to explain. Over the years, I’ve come...

Angie Velasquez Thornton

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The Pathway of Interpretation: A Simple Guide to Studying the Bible

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Is Christmas Unbelievable?

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7 Reasons Every Believer Should Study the Bible

Angie Velasquez Thornton

In April of 2024, I published my first book, Elles ont vu la fidélité de Dieu. In this edited volume of testimonies, 16 women share ways the Lord’s faithfulness sustained them through various trials. What struck me most through the editing process was how each author rooted her story in theological reflection. The reason for that is simple: When we face the storms of life, the only way to weather them is to anchor our souls in the hope of the gospel. And that is what I hope you will do as you prepare for whatever lies ahead. Because if...

What Does the Bible Teach Regarding Slavery?

Angie Velasquez Thornton

This article is part of a series on thorny questions in the Bible and how to understand them. You’ll find essential principles for Biblical interpretation in the first article in the series. The topic of slavery can be confounding to most believers in the West. As with any subject that makes us uncomfortable, we should begin by following certain principles of interpretation. Having done so, we need next to do our best to recognize the lenses through which we as Westerners think about slavery. For example, I as an American have a particular revulsion towards slavery, as some of my...