by Thandazani Mhlanga | 17 December 2020 | There is much power in words. A gently whispered “I love you” at a time of emotional turmoil has the ability to whisk you away to a place of joy. But the opposite is also true: words can also take us to a place of emotional chaos. […] Source: https://atoday.org/how-does-our-opinion-of-islam-affect-our-mission/
Third culture kid now a graduate of Avondale
Struggling for accomodation during the pandemic, Francheska Sandoval was taken in by an Avondale family who supported her through to graduation. Source: https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/2020/12/18/third-culture-kid-now-a-graduate-of-avondale/
Comprehending the road ahead
While the events of this year have caused instability, anger and fear in the United States, even a cursory look at history will show it has weathered turbulent times. The country managed to find its footing then and again—not perfectly, of course, but enough to take another step. This is the hope of the people here and I take comfort in this. But, crikey, I hope that next step comes soon. Source: https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/2020/12/18/comprehending-the-road-ahead/
Snapshot with Eleanor Scale (nee Hawke)
The 1961 secretarial graduate and class secretary answers eight questions about life and her time at Avondale. Source: https://wp.avondale.edu.au/news/2020/12/18/snapshot-with-eleanor-scale-nee-hawke/
A Modern Prodigal Son | AWR360° Story
Luis Miguel’s parents were dedicated evangelical missionaries in Mexico, but growing up, he wanted no part of his parents’ religion. He had dreams to pursue that didn’t include God. Then his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and before Luis Miguel realized what was happening, she passed away. He was devastated, and now all he wanted to do was return to the God of his parents and share his newfound faith with others. Then one day, he got a text from a friend that contained a biblical message. It was none other than one of AWR’s cell phone evangelism presentations, and it was on the state of the dead. Luis Miguel was blown away! He’d never heard such a thing—and it was right in the Bible! Watch the video below and learn how God led Luis from evangelical preacher to AWR evangelist. “My only regret,” he says, “is that my mom didn’t get to see the change in me—but one day soon she will!” Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSiqaLm322Y
