Articles

Sent to the Shadows

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)

“Divine Reality”

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)

Discerning Truth

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)

The Commissioned Life: 24/7

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)

God is Real

Many years ago, I had a German Shepherd named Asha. I have written about her previously when I explained how owning and training her clarified and helped me understand my relationship with the Lord. As amazing as that was, I … (read more)

The Commissioned LIfe: Compelled

For Christ’s love compels us… he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14,15 NIV What took you so long?” my … (read more)

The Commissioned Life: Pull Back or Push In?

Sometimes pain is a teacher. Sometimes it is a remarkable and even necessary tool. And maybe, just maybe, it has something to do with how we follow Jesus. Cringe if you must, but please read on. For several months now … (read more)

Tax Free

Since World Mission Prayer League doesn’t solicit contributions, I usually don’t get into tax implications of giving. However, due to changes in the tax code affecting charitable contributions, someone suggested I bring a matter to your attention. If you have … (read more)

The Water of Life

Here is a powerful metaphor from a Charles Spurgeon morning devotional: Salvation through Christ is like a public drinking fountain. You may drink from it freely. This metaphor got me thinking about the people who do not partake of this … (read more)