Donna Avant

Donna and I just returned from an astonishing week of ministry. We joined hundreds of missionaries overseas who gathered in one place for the first time in five years. Our vision at Passion Promise Ministries is to see the Great Commission fulfilled in the next ten years. For this to occur, we have to have missionaries who go to the field and stay healthy on the field. Donna and I had the privilege of teaching marriage and parenting to some of these missionaries. We tend to glamorize...

The beach was quiet with the exception of crashing waves and sounds from a few of my grandchildren playing in the sand and ocean. The air was stifling hot; the normal beach breeze was not to be found. Seemingly out of nowhere three huge military F-16’s flew over head producing a noise that was almost deafening. As they flew by, I leapt out of my chair, which is not easy to do with a total knee replacement. When they flew directly over us, almost seeming to touch the waves, my heart was...

It’s been very interesting and encouraging to watch all the social media reels of people visiting America from other countries for the World Cup. Most of them are astonished that our country is not as they have been told in the media. It is beautiful. Full of beautiful people, incredible food, and most important, unmatched freedom. Now everything is not beautiful. We all know this. Many of us spend quite a bit of time criticizing what is wrong with our Nation. But on this July 4, on this...