“I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.” – John 1:34 Over the years I have had the privilege of reading scores of wills written by brothers and sisters who have named the World Mission Prayer League as … (read more)
In 1535, an old friend of Martin Luther – his barber, in fact, a man named Peter Beskendorf – asked Luther for counsel concerning prayer. How could he deepen his prayer life? How could he pray effectively, and keep things … (read more)
It is sometimes said that you can travel the world over “on your knees” – as in, “If you can’t get to the nations on your own two feet, you can surely get there on your knees.” The imagery is, … (read more)
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” – Hebrews 13:8 French novelist Alphonse Karr is credited with originating the proverb, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Karr lived in the 19th century, and his … (read more)
“Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” – Luke 10:42 Most of us know the story of the sisters Martha and Mary. Martha invited Jesus into her home and began making preparations; Mary … (read more)
In this wonderful season of the year, one of my favorite characters is Simeon (cf. Luke 2:22-35). I love this old man. The rhythm of his life, it seems to me, captures the rhythm of the season, as it flows … (read more)
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)