Paul Gossman 
Struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Cor. 4:9 ESV By their very nature, earthquakes destroy things. We’ve all seen the disheartening news coverage afterwards. Thus, we are not at all surprised when a powerful quake inflicts devastation and suffering on … (read more)
It wasn’t pleasant, but I appreciated it all the same. The gritty dust I felt on my teeth as I made my way home was a reminder that I’d been privileged that morning to visit families who lived along the … (read more)
It began for me on Ash Wednesday, just a few weeks ago. Twice that day I had the sign of the cross smudged onto my forehead. Twice I somberly considered my own mortality, as we’re encouraged to do every year … (read more)
Family reunions. What do you like best about them? I remember a few from when I was a kid. Naturally, I loved the food. I recall about 15 varieties of macaroni salad! But there was so much more: I enjoyed … (read more)
DNA is neat stuff. People who knew my grandfather have often told me how I look and sound like him. I like that. He was a great man of God and I loved him dearly. I’m glad I have some … (read more)
Handing control over to someone else can be rather uncomfortable and unsettling for some of us, perhaps most of us. After all, generally we want things “our way.” The idea of another person making choices that will affect us deeply … (read more)
As we boarded our flight out of Singapore, soft music was flowing through the plane’s loudspeakers. A smile came immediately to Pris’ face. She recognized the significance of what we were hearing. Christmas music on a plane in mid-November was … (read more)
Upon seeing that a special occasion is described as “by invitation only,” some might find themselves frustrated or jealous if they wish that they could attend the big event. Others, however, might be elated and feel quite privileged because they … (read more)
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah … (read more)
Some people just love jigsaw puzzles. Others don’t. I’m not quite sure how I feel about them, but one of them recently had some lessons to teach me, and I’m grateful. The World Mission Prayer League is deeply committed to … (read more)