Years ago, when I joined the Business Office, I became aware that we were receiving regular checks from some oil companies. When I inquired about it, I learned that in the past we had been bequeathed some mineral rights in … (read more)
Ex-pec-ta-tion (ek’spek’tā’shǝn) n. The belief that something should happen in a particular way. This month’s biblical story of change is recorded for us in the book of Second Kings, and tells of the miraculous transformation given by God to a … (read more)
A number of years ago, I read Robert Emmons’ book Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier. In the book, Emmons writes about his findings in an academic study on the science of gratitude. Using scientific research methods, he … (read more)
We like our roots. Heritage. Home. History. Traditions. Family! In Genesis Chapter 12, we are invited into the story of a man named Abram. I’m pretty sure Abram valued these things, too. Who doesn’t? Nonetheless, God spoke to him and … (read more)
Upon reading the title of this article, perhaps you’re thinking: “Pray for a change? What do you mean? I already pray.” I hope you do pray. Indeed, we expect that most of you who receive Together in Prayer are partners … (read more)
As the new year starts it is good to look towards the future. Recently, some of us were discussing our future role in missions. During the discussion the concept of “standing in the gap” came up. In my mind that … (read more)
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, … (read more)
Do you mind if I plug a book for a second time? It is so timely. The book is God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life, by Timothy Keller and his wife Kathy. It is a daily devotional based on the book … (read more)
A few years ago, in a book on philosophy, I read that the basis for knowing something was an adequately justified true belief. Obviously, terms like adequate, justified and belief are subjective. What I accept as adequate may fall far … (read more)
All day, every day. 24/7. Sounds demanding, doesn’t it? 24/7 can be demanding, even exhausting. In fact, the days I’ve just spent in Buryatia, Russia, come close to matching that numerical phrase. Being almost constantly on the go, visiting ministries, … (read more)