I'm at the tail-end of the second day of what looks to be a twelve day trip across northern China with my son Gabriel. We left home yesterday on the train headed to Beijing, and arrived this … Read more about Cold Trip
Self-Righteousness in the Psalms?
C.S. Lewis, in his “Reflections on the Psalms”, devotes some time to talking about what he thinks is blatant self-righteousness on the part of the Psalmists in many of our beloved … Read more about Self-Righteousness in the Psalms?
Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
I just finished reading John Piper's latest book, "Think". It was released in early October, right around the time that the Desiring God 2010 national conference was held, and focused … Read more about Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
Who do we (missionaries) think we are?
In late September, I came across a copy of "Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone. This is a very well-known book in the missionary world, as it highlights the spiritual needs and Gospel … Read more about Who do we (missionaries) think we are?
How I Taught Myself Chinese
On my very first trip to China, way back in August of 2002, I spoke zero Chinese. Well, that's not entirely true. I think I could count to three: Yi - Er - San. And by the end of the two weeks, I … Read more about How I Taught Myself Chinese
Giving Account to God
"So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God." Romans 14:12 (NASB) Even though this "giving account" is not going to be a judgment deciding our eternity in either heaven or hell, … Read more about Giving Account to God
“…where children early lisp His fame”
I came across the following hymn earlier this week as I was flipping through an old English hymnal (Hymns of Universal Praise) that was originally published in Chinese in 1936 by the Christian … Read more about “…where children early lisp His fame”
“4am Conversation” Revisited
This evening I came across the prayer journal that I was using way back in the summer of 2003 when I had the experience that I wrote about in a story entitled "4am Conversation w/ a Homeless Man". The … Read more about “4am Conversation” Revisited
Open Door in Bangladesh
I am more than two weeks into my whirlwind trip around North America and I have had many amazing experiences thus far and dozens of divine appointments. It has been a really encouraging time. I'm … Read more about Open Door in Bangladesh
