TIP Editorial

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)

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)

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)

Heads up, friends! Yes, I address you as “friends.” Friends in Christ. Friends in mission. Dear praying friends! Why the “heads up”? Well, this month I want to begin by asking you some challenging and important questions. Feel free to … (read more)

It’s June already?! I’m new to Minnesota, so maybe I’m missing something. Where did spring go? Just as I was expecting warmer days and budding flowers, in April we had our biggest snows of the year! And then, within two … (read more)

Do you enjoy going to the movies? I do. Are you one of those people who stay until the very end of the movie in order to watch the closing credits? My wife is. And therefore, I am, too! As … (read more)