Some of us like crowds, and others of us don’t, but all of us, without exception, need other people in our lives. God made us that way. His mission works that way, too, and when we allow ourselves to get … (read more)
Struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Cor. 4:9 ESV By their very nature, earthquakes destroy things. We’ve all seen the disheartening news coverage afterwards. Thus, we are not at all surprised when a powerful quake inflicts devastation and suffering on … (read more)
At a recent men’s retreat we studied the book of Jonah using Timothy Keller’s book The Prodigal Prophet. We all know the story of Jonah, who fled from God rather than going to warn the people of Nineveh that they … (read more)
Have you been asking God to show you his purpose for your life? Have you been seeking his call? When I was at Bible school, preparing for the mission field many years ago, I was blessed by having a clear … (read more)
It wasn’t pleasant, but I appreciated it all the same. The gritty dust I felt on my teeth as I made my way home was a reminder that I’d been privileged that morning to visit families who lived along the … (read more)
I have been struggling with prayer lately, not so much my own personal praying but more generally. It seemed to me that many people, and I do include myself amongst them, were not praying with expectation or anticipation. The prayers … (read more)
It began for me on Ash Wednesday, just a few weeks ago. Twice that day I had the sign of the cross smudged onto my forehead. Twice I somberly considered my own mortality, as we’re encouraged to do every year … (read more)
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV We recently had our Annual Business Meeting. Some of you where there. For those who weren’t, I thought … (read more)
Family reunions. What do you like best about them? I remember a few from when I was a kid. Naturally, I loved the food. I recall about 15 varieties of macaroni salad! But there was so much more: I enjoyed … (read more)
I heard a new word recently: administrivia. As you might imagine, this word was used by one of those bright, dynamic, no nonsense, leadership gurus. These individuals have no time for the seemingly unimportant bits of data and details that … (read more)