The Catholic theologian John Henry Newman stated, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” Newman, of course, was not talking specifically about biological growth, though his quote is curiously applicable to our work. Rather, he addresses the growth of change, the forward momentum of time as it brings about transitions and seasons. I stepped into
2026 Impact Report_Draft_Page 1 by Randy
The concept of a “planned” life is one of the greatest misconceptions we possess. That is certainly disquieting, but true. Many of us think we control our waking hours, but this belief is largely a practical illusion—one we allow ourselves to believe because we need it in order to get from one day to the
Like any organization looking to attract people to its services (or, in the case of non-profits, also to support its efforts), life affirming ministries have to think about how we are portrayed. I have personally been on the back side of many meetings where we have to make decisions regarding “this picture or that picture”
The past couple of weeks have been full, hard, and challenging. When a stone hits the water, it creates ripples far and beyond what is immediately visible. With two national stories–including one that was also very local and very much in our wheelhouse–there have been a mixture of feelings, questions, and a continual leaning on
Summer 2025 Newsletter by Guinever
Light and life belong together. This is true in the very earliest proclamations of the early Church: “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind…The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. (John 1. 4, 9). Interestingly enough, it is also true in science. Recently,
Spring 2025 Newsletter
When I (Randy) stepped into the role of Executive Director at Assurance, I brought with me a background in teaching through a local undergraduate school. I have been and probably always will be something of a teacher, whether in the classroom or out. Over the years, I’ve come to see education not just as intellectual
We frequently get the question “How can I or my church do something a little different to support the needs of Assurance?” A couple weeks ago we had a church come to us and share with us that they were doing a trivia night and that the proceeds from that event would go to support Assurance’s ministry
