The Power of Weakness
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)
TIP Editorial
That’s Our Story (And We’re Sticking To It)
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 and Smartphones
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)
The World Needs Shepherds
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)
Lots of Planes, and Other “Impossibilities”
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)
Lessons From a Jigsaw Puzzle
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)
The Ends of the Story
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)
A Season of Change: Who Directs the Prayer League?
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)
Behind the Scenes and At the Feet of Jesus
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)
Against All Odds
But God raised Jesus from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him (Acts 2:24). – The Apostle Peter, preaching publicly for the first time on the … (read more)