How did you hear about the Bible Institute? When I was figuring out where I wanted to go to college and started applying, nothing really excited me. I had been seeing a Christian counselor in my hometown, Doreen, who is an alumnus of Word of Life Bible Institute. I remember chatting with her about my future plans, and she told …
Meet the Alumnus: MaryAnn Mella
My time at Word of Life is something I’ll cherish forever. The thought of saying goodbye hurts, but it also pushes me to imagine a life without depending on an incredible environment that pushed me to seek the Lord and be a better version of myself. I’m nowhere near perfect, and sanctification is a process that will continue for a …
Bible Institute Fall Opening
Dear Parent, Student, and Alumni, I trust this email finds you well and enjoying summer! We are making plans for your arrival at our Word of Life Bible Institutes in New York and Florida. Yes, you read that correctly- we will be open and ready to serve students this fall! I cannot express in words the excitement amongst the staff …
Statement on Racism: A Plea for Awareness, Understanding, Humility, and Love in Action
The turmoil and unrest across our nation brings a profound and sickening ache to our souls. All Christians should be deeply troubled, and experience intense hurt and righteous anger over the tragic deaths of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives due to racial injustice and oppression. As an international organization intent on reaching people with the Gospel …
Paul Bubar on Serving Jesus Christ: “It’s more than I ever dreamed”
“God just put a dream in my heart. He put a fire in my belly, so to speak, that I couldn’t let go of. And that’s all I could focus on. From the very beginning, there was a dream.” Paul was born on March 6, 1933 in Blaine, Maine to Mary H. Bubar and Benjamin C. Bubar. Paul, the youngest …
Paul Bubar on Serving Jesus Christ: “It’s more than I ever dreamed”
“God just put a dream in my heart. He put a fire in my belly, so to speak, that I couldn’t let go of. And that’s all I could focus on. From the very beginning, there was a dream.” With abundant grief, we announce the passing of Paul Bubar from mortal existence into the heavenly realm after 87 robust years …
You Say/God Says: Five Biblical Responses to Lies We Tell Ourselves
Sometimes, we struggle to see ourselves in the light of truth. We look in the mirror and see someone there that lacks value, isn’t beautiful, or seems unforgivable. Satan whispers lies in our ears about the person we used to be, not the person we are now. Let’s take some of those common lies that we repeat to ourselves and …
Cloak or Character?
“One day he (Joseph) went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside.12 She (Potiphar’s wife) caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.” Genesis 39:11-12 Charles Spurgeon stated these words, “I had better …
Important Summer 2020 Announcement and COVID-19 Update
Valued Guests, As you know, we have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully. While planning for this summer, we have considered a multitude of factors, including government restrictions, the health and safety of our guests, students, and staff, and our ability to physically prepare for camp amongst all of the current restrictions. It is hard to imagine, we have gone …
Meet the Alumnus – Elizabeth Condado
What is your name, where are you from, and can you tell us about your family? My name is Elizabeth Condado. I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I graduated from my 2nd year of WOL in 2014. In 2015 I went to the Philippines through the Cross Cultural Internship and met my husband there. We have a 1 year old …