There will be the one public funeral for Edith Schaeffer and in her honor, and anyone who desires to attend is invited to do so. The date and time of the funeral is April 19 at 2 p.m. Later in the year, there will be a public graveside service in the US, when Edith Schaeffer’s... Continue Reading

As his story will reveal, Kyle came out of seminary celebrated as a most gifted man and was told by everyone in his life he would conquer the world for Jesus.  But pastoring four churches in ten years left Kyle beaten, battered, and asking all sorts of questions.  With a very blunt, transparency Kyle shares about his journey.... Continue Reading

This is where I began my ministry almost 33 years ago. This is where we will end. My text then was: “It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or... Continue Reading

As a personal note, no one, aside from my parents, more deeply affected the way I see God, his universe, his people and all people than did the Schaeffers. Their deep and sincere belief that Jesus Christ was Lord of all—all, all—carried me along throughout all my life. It was a deep and gracious thing... Continue Reading

Dear Praying family of Rochester L’Abri, Our Heavenly Father has taken dear Edith Schaeffer to himself. She passed away quietly in her sleep last night in Gryon, Switzerland where she has been living with her family. We cannot express how deep is our gratitude for her life and we thank the Lord that she is... Continue Reading

My parents were among the many young people who spent time at L’Abri. I will leave it to my mother to fill in the details: I think I have told you before of my first encounter with Edith Schaeffer, but I would like to do so again. It was the summer of 1972 and John... Continue Reading

We know it’s true that they grow up too fast. But feeling like I have to enjoy every moment doesn’t feel like a gift, it feels like one more thing that is impossible to do, and right now, that list is way too long. Not every moment is enjoyable as a parent; it wasn’t for... Continue Reading

Yesterday IRD staff joined in the March for Marriage from the National Mall to the U.S. Supreme Court and back. Afterwards, Owen Strachen, theologian and church historian at Southern Baptist affiliated Boyce College in Louisville, KY, visited our office to talk about the newly unveiled “Marriage Generation.” Here’s the website: http://www.marriagegeneration.org/. This project aims to... Continue Reading

The Liberty Institute wants Rotela reinstated with full credit for the course – along with an apology. “He’s being punished because he told the professor to never do the assignment again because it’s offensive and that he was going to complain to the university,” he said. Rotela, a devout Mormon, ran afoul of the university... Continue Reading

Murray asked, “How can it be that the world’s most fearless atheist, celebrated for his strident opinions on the Christian and Jewish Gods, could profess to know so little about the God of the Quran? Has he not had the time? Or is Professor Dawkins simply demonstrating that most crucial trait of his species: survival... Continue Reading