Articles published in the monthly Together in Prayer newsletter.
“The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it!” (1 Thessalonians 5:24, Peterson) Since the beginning of the year, sixteen new missionaries have taken up their assignments in Asia, Africa and Latin America. You met six … (read more)
“[Jesus] told them, ‘You have a saying that goes, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning.” You find it easy enough to forecast the weather — why can’t you read the signs of the … (read more)
“[God] made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he alloted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and … (read more)
“And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a … (read more)
“You are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). I have recently returned from a visit to Ranchi in northern India. Ranchi is a bustling … (read more)
We must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ… (Ephesians 4:15). I have just returned from an over-the-road trip to the middle of America. In Carroll, Iowa, I participated in the commissioning of a … (read more)
“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us…” (2 Corinthians 5:20). I am writing today aboard the southbound “AC Deluxe” out of Rampurhat, headed toward Calcutta. I have been visiting our friends and colleagues … (read more)
“And we want each one of you to show the same diligence…imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:11,12). I have today visited the grave of Lars Olsen Skrefsrud, in Benagaria, India, away in Santal … (read more)
“He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me” (Matthew 10:40). There is something utterly extravagant about the Incarnation. The God of Heaven has a Word to share with humankind. All right; why … (read more)
“…that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). A few days ago I returned from a visit to the Samburu district of northern Kenya. It was … (read more)