Every year, it seems, some of our missionaries transition from life and ministry overseas to life back in the United States. This is not an easy adjustment. Missionaries experience culture shock all over again, must leave behind friends, look for … (read more)
This month, now at midsummer, let’s get going. There is very much work to do! Sometimes, of course, we should be slowing down. We must measure our pace along the road to Jericho, for example – as the Good Samaritan … (read more)
This month, at the beginning of the summer, let’s slow down. As for myself, I have developed through the years a fast-paced ritual to begin the day. I am up and coffeed early in the morning. I pause, on most … (read more)
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain, and, The laborer deserves his wages (1 Timothy 5:18). The Bible teaches us that gospel servants deserve their wages. In the World Mission Prayer … (read more)
Thank goodness for the Ascension! Our Lord made his departure, I think, in the very nick of time. The disciples, you see, were on the verge of (another) colossal blunder. They were experienced in colossal blunders, actually. What made matters … (read more)
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Early in the morning this past Valentines day I gave my youngest son a large … (read more)
Scientists at IBM have recently measured the force required to push a single atom of cobalt across a smooth surface made of platinum. In case you missed the announcement, you may be interested to know: the feat requires approximately one-130-millionth … (read more)
Harry Spiller collects things. I have learned that Harry collects string, for example: he has mounds of it in his New York City apartment. Harry collects plastic spoons, too: bags upon boxes of plastic tableware. And Harry boasts the world’s … (read more)
The year 2007 was our second full year of enrollment in Thrivents GivingPlus program. This is the program which allows members of Thrivent to have their donation to WMPL supplemented by Thrivent Financial. The program has been a tremendous blessing … (read more)
For the World Mission Prayer League, 2007 was little different than previous years. God was faithful in meeting all of our needs. We again sent out new missionaries to new areas of service. Our seasoned veterans persevered as they have … (read more)