Well, we have just completed another year – not that “marking time” makes a lot of sense in the eternal things of God. The science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon once said that time is something God invented for the benefit … (read more)
One of the clearest, most patently obvious features of effective transitions is that (eventually) they must get somewhere. Transitions that do not land their participants in some new reality at some point along the way are not “transitions” at all. … (read more)
“Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord” (Psalm 107:43). As most of you know, the missionaries of the World Mission Prayer League depend upon God for their provision. This means that … (read more)
Over the past few months, we have reflected together on the challenges implicit in transition. Life is full of transitions, we have said. How do we find our way through? We began our reflections with an emphasis on remembering. Successful … (read more)
“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9) I received my undergraduate training in a business college. I tend to approach finances by analyzing, planning and controlling. Here at … (read more)
Life is full of transitions: we have commented on the phenomenon over the past few months. We go to school. We graduate. We may marry and have children. Perhaps we will feel the call of God upon our lives. We … (read more)
I am happy to report that the changeover in our Business Office is going well! Jeff and I are working hard to organize our shared duties: we hope that we will not drop too many balls in the process. I … (read more)
Let us return this month to the image of “horizoning.” (I made the word up; I hope that you get what I mean.) I mean lifting our eyes above the particularities of our daily challenges and circumstances, toward the sunrise. … (read more)
“A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Last month, Jeff Dahl informed you that he was stepping down as Business Manager of the World Mission Prayer League and that I would step into … (read more)
How do we find our way through the many and challenging passages of life? How do we successfully transition – from one phase of life to another, one place of service to some new setting, from things comfortable and familiar … (read more)