Donations to the World Mission Prayer League are used entirely for the project of missionary for which they are designated. We do not take out an administration fee. Overall, more than two out of every three dollars are applied in … (read more)
“In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a … (read more)
Before our family travelled to Yellowstone National Park this past summer, we knew very little about the place. We had heard of Old Faithful. We knew other geysers existed in the park. But we had no idea that half of … (read more)
On the way to the office earlier this week, while listening to the radio, I heard report of an interesting study in human psychology. The study examined our innate sense of directionality – or, as it turns out, our utter … (read more)
Like many of you, I am sure, I have been mesmerized by the stories emerging from “Camp Hope” in the mountains of Chile over the past few weeks. The entire world, it seems, has followed these dramatic events. You may … (read more)
I am thinking to invent a new missiological subspecialty. I propose calling it “The Equestrian Assisted Missiology” – TEAM, for short. (Missiologists are fond of acronyms.) The idea occurred to me while reading through the Book of Zechariah, once again … (read more)
Over the last four years we have benefited from GivingPlus®, Thrivent Financial’s matching gift program. Late last year Thrivent announced that the program would conclude at the end of 2009 and be replaced by a new program called Thrivent Choice. … (read more)
Let me introduce you to a little English word, somewhat creepy in contemporary connotation, yet with a wonderful theological backdrop in its Latin original. Larva. You know what larvae are. (And you are probably thinking of something creepy.) “Larva” (pl., … (read more)
I have been reading once again (believe it or not) the Schmalkald Articles. They are part of our Lutheran confessions. The articles were written by Luther himself as a brief exposition of the heart of the Gospel. They represent, in a … (read more)
This summer, off and on, I have been following The World Cup – the most popular and engaging sport in the history of the human race, I am sure. Maybe you have been following The Cup, too. If you have, … (read more)