Articles published in the monthly Together in Prayer newsletter.
A few years ago, in a book on philosophy, I read that the basis for knowing something was an adequately justified true belief. Obviously, terms like adequate, justified and belief are subjective. What I accept as adequate may fall far … (read more)
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)
Many years ago, I had a German Shepherd named Asha. I have written about her previously when I explained how owning and training her clarified and helped me understand my relationship with the Lord. As amazing as that was, I … (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)
Since World Mission Prayer League doesn’t solicit contributions, I usually don’t get into tax implications of giving. However, due to changes in the tax code affecting charitable contributions, someone suggested I bring a matter to your attention. If you have … (read more)
Here is a powerful metaphor from a Charles Spurgeon morning devotional: Salvation through Christ is like a public drinking fountain. You may drink from it freely. This metaphor got me thinking about the people who do not partake of this … (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)