The legend of El Dorado, a mythical city of gold, attracted many explorers to South America during the Age of Exploration. Conquistadors and adventurers embarked on perilous journeys searching for this fabled treasure.  Like the Eldorado seekers, we can search for ultimate fulfillment from sketchy sources that drain our souls instead of filling them with treasures only Jesus can provide....

In the rugged landscapes of 19th-century Calabar, Nigeria, a pioneering figure emerged in the person of Mary Slessor, a remarkable Scottish missionary who ventured beyond social and cultural boundaries to follow Jesus. Driven by an unwavering commitment to sharing the love of Christ with those deemed unreachable, Mary's life is a challenging and helpful example of how to escape the trap of...