Author: Ian and Julie Fallis

Most of the way, but …

Most of the way, but …

We made it to Springfield, Missouri, where we’re spending Saturday before heading up to our conference next week. However, somewhere between the time we left Birmingham this morning and got to Arkansas about noon, the power steering pump in the car went out. The car is still driveable, just a lot harder to steer. I’m […]
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Full because of two halves

Full because of two halves

Julie and I full of thanksgiving to God and thankfulness to you: We’re halfway to Missouri, trouble-free, and Half of our costs for this trip are taken care of. Thanks for praying! Please don’t stop now.
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Heading for Missouri

Heading for Missouri

We hit the road again Thursday, bound for a conference at our training center in Missouri. So I was, let’s say, disappointed that the car wouldn’t start when we tried to leave for church Sunday. Julie and I continue to drive thousands of miles for our ministry each year. I think the most reasonable course […]
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New grandchild, and more

New grandchild, and more

Today our youngest daughter, Brynna, had her baby, Braelynn Serenity Beach, our second grandchild. Pictures will follow. Our second-oldest, Meghan, her husband Jon and their son Daniel will be joining us in less than a month, on their summer break from teaching English in China. They will need a vehicle to use in Central Florida. […]
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Now published …

Now published …

I’ve had the privilege of being a writer and editor ever since I got out of college. I’ve written everything from poetry to newspaper, magazine and website articles. I’ve written booklets and letters and a slew of other stuff. But there’s something altogether different about writing a novel. And now I’ve done that, the first […]
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Godliness with contentment

Godliness with contentment

Shame showed on Mesari’s face as she read 1 Timothy 6:6-8: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. Mesari, who is helping Elli Schlegel translate 1 Timothy into […]
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Happy for a headache

Happy for a headache

I am so glad I had a migraine last week. Because I had a migraine, I was home Friday morning when Julie felt an increase in pressure in her chest and an irregular heartbeat, and was able to take her to the emergency room. After 24 hours of observation, they still aren’t certain what is […]
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How was Africa?

How was Africa?

I’m hearing great things about what you did in Africa last month. What’s that? You say you didn’t do anything in Africa? Yes you did! You helped train African believers to establish churches among unreached people groups. Oh, sorry, I’ve confused you, haven’t I? Let me back up. Missionaries in Africa had a problem. They […]
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Save a witch

Save a witch

Why waste time talking about stuff you can’t change? In workplaces across the USA, people are talking about gas prices jumping. Few are talking about the woman tortured and burned to death after being accused of witchcraft earlier this month. But you can’t do anything about gas prices. Were you shocked by the recent reports […]
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You call that generous?

You call that generous?

This week Forbes hailed Mark Zuckerberg as one of “the most generous” people in America. I don’t think their standards are anything like God’s. Mr. Zuckerberg, in case you didn’t know, founded Facebook. He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are worth $9.6 billion, according to Forbes. And in 2012, they gave away nearly $500 million. […]
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