by Jared Via | Nov 3, 2016 | Blog
I love Thanksgiving! The fall weather, the changing leaves, the delicious food, and the fun family memories all mark this special time of the year. Most of us will gather together with family and friends over a large table of food and enjoy time together consuming...
by Jared Via | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog
Several weeks ago, Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on more people than we will probably ever be able to fully measure. Haiti, Cuba, the Bahamas, and the U.S. were all in the path of this monster-storm. Haiti was hit with the worst of it. Hundreds lost their lives....
by Kelly Via | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog
Recently I traveled with an Arise Africa team to a local fisherman’s village for a day of teaching in the local schools & church. My role that day was documenting the day from behind the lens of my camera. But, of course, sometimes I find myself talking with this...
by Jared Via | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog
Next month we will be returning to Myanmar (Burma) for our annual mission there. Our focus will be house-to-house evangelism, children’s outreach, and a church leadership conference. The need for the gospel in Myanmar is enormous with 83 percent of the country...
by Jared Via | Sep 24, 2016 | Blog
I love the account in John 9 of the man who was born blind. The disciples asked Jesus why the man had been blind from birth. Was it because of his own sin or his parents? Jesus explained to them “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of...
by Janet Via | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
This is a very special year for Rick and I. Last month, we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. We both are wondering where all those years have gone. God has truly blessed our lives, our family, and our ministry. As these 40 years have passed, one of the many...
