Living faithful, fruitful and fulfilled on the mission field
“I want to get married,” she said. Her eyes were sad. In her culture, unless she was a wife and mother, she was a non-person. Many women in Asia don’t even use their names. They are “John’s mother” or “Raju’s mother.” Their own name has …
One of the new believers I’ve been discipling was confused. “I heard that Christians in South Korea are not afraid of the coronavirus. But they are not being wise, safe, or taking precautions. They are endangering others. My relatives who heard this are questioning whether …
I sat in the meeting, listening carefully. We had gathered to discuss growing persecution in certain countries around the world. A knowledgeable leader described two tactics governments are using to hinder Christian workers. One is the smash attack. These are overt and violent. The other …
Fresh starts and new beginnings, it’s why so many of us enjoy the celebration of New Years. It’s a chance to let go of the past and start afresh. Sometimes that is a relief. At other times it’s difficult. Will you start 2020 with fresh …
Advent is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christ. We celebrate His first coming to Earth. We look forward to His second return. It is also a time where we long for Him to come into the brokenness of our lives. Longing for …
“What are you waiting for?” The phrase conjures up negative thoughts. In my mind’s eye, I see angry, hurried people, pushing, prodding. Hurry up! Get a move on! Delays can be miserable. Waiting isn’t all bad though. There is both joy and pain in waiting. …
Significance. It’s a human need. Sometimes even greater than food and shelter, our souls long for significance. We want our lives to make a difference…to count for something. People search for significance in all kinds of unhealthy places. Fame, money, power, status…all promise to fill …
Do you ever feel empty? Exhausted? I do. We all face seasons of life when we are severely stretched. Ministry and family demands pile up and suddenly you realize you are “running on empty.” God desires us to live life full, not run on fumes. …
Have you ever been on a vacation with a hyper- organizer? Every minute is structured weeks before you leave for the trip? For some people that makes the holiday enjoyable. They’ve spent a lot of money traveling to an exotic location and want to see …