So That We May Believe: A Story of Change

Clearly, not all change is good. The coronavirus outbreak that emerged in December quickly morphed into a global pandemic that has taken the lives of many thousands and threatens the lives of millions more. This crisis, unlike anything we have … (read more)

Get over It: A Story of Change

Ex-pec-ta-tion (ek’spek’tā’shǝn) n. The belief that something should happen in a particular way. This month’s biblical story of change is recorded for us in the book of Second Kings, and tells of the miraculous transformation given by God to a … (read more)

Uprooted: A Story of Change

We like our roots. Heritage. Home. History. Traditions. Family! In Genesis Chapter 12, we are invited into the story of a man named Abram. I’m pretty sure Abram valued these things, too. Who doesn’t? Nonetheless, God spoke to him and … (read more)

Pray for a Change

Upon reading the title of this article, perhaps you’re thinking: “Pray for a change? What do you mean? I already pray.” I hope you do pray. Indeed, we expect that most of you who receive Together in Prayer are partners … (read more)

Sent to the Shadows

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, … (read more)

The Commissioned Life: 24/7

All day, every day. 24/7. Sounds demanding, doesn’t it? 24/7 can be demanding, even exhausting. In fact, the days I’ve just spent in Buryatia, Russia, come close to matching that numerical phrase. Being almost constantly on the go, visiting ministries, … (read more)

The Commissioned LIfe: Compelled

For Christ’s love compels us… he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:14,15 NIV What took you so long?” my … (read more)

The Commissioned Life: Pull Back or Push In?

Sometimes pain is a teacher. Sometimes it is a remarkable and even necessary tool. And maybe, just maybe, it has something to do with how we follow Jesus. Cringe if you must, but please read on. For several months now … (read more)

Don’t Miss Out on the Marvel of Many

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)