Insights from in and around the association

UBA Voices

Liz Williams 1/12/23 Liz Williams 1/12/23

Courageous Comfort: 3 Ways the Church Ministers in Grief

I am so glad my church did not shy away from us in our grief. Like the courageous firefighters who jumped into dangerous waters to search for my son, my church selflessly jumped into the whirling, battering waters of grief with us.

Buckner International 1/10/23 Buckner International 1/10/23

Generosity: How Does Your Work Bless Others?

How Buckner provided light to one family in dark times.

Cris Alley 1/5/23 Cris Alley 1/5/23

Why Do We Need Missionary Sending Cohorts?

How can support and structure help missionaries strengthen their resolve?

UBA Staff 12/15/22 UBA Staff 12/15/22

Waiting for Jesus

When I was pregnant with my first child, I did what many expectant moms do—I waited with excitement and hope for my baby. I learned that the deep sense of expectant waiting that I felt during pregnancy had a name and a season in the Christian world: Advent.

Whereas Christmas is the fulfillment of God’s promises, the weeks of Advent are the symbol of our hopeful expectation of God coming to us to fulfill His promises. These weeks can teach us so much about what it means to follow God—in the best and worst of times.

UBA Staff 12/13/22 UBA Staff 12/13/22

Want to Help Ukrainian Children in Crisis? Here's How

In this season of generosity, consider how your church or small group could join the effort to support Ukrainian families in need. Contact Sally Hinzie if you’re interested in helping.

Guest 12/13/22 Guest 12/13/22

Delight and Dread During the Holidays

Holidays with the family can be wonderful and hard. How can Christians cling to Christ when the thought of family is challenging or when we’re tempted to idolize it?

UBA Staff 12/8/22 UBA Staff 12/8/22

Advent Prayer Guide

Whatever resource you choose, spend time during this month of December reflecting on the wonderful and mysterious gift of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us.

Guest 12/1/22 Guest 12/1/22

An Unappreciated Gift

In the noise the world creates during this season, don’t make the mistake of overlooking and under-appreciating the joy of the gift that is our Savior, Jesus.