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)
God is looking for someone. Someone among the rest. Someone who will stand in the gap. Someone who will pray for those still far from him. Will you stand with us in the gap? “I searched for a man among … (read more)
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)
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)
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)
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)