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
Book Review: The Gospel for Muslims
This book ("The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence" by Thabiti Anyabwile) has been sitting on my bookshelf for months, yet only recently did I decide I must stop … Read more about Book Review: The Gospel for Muslims
Passing through the USA
The coming 3 to 4 weeks are going to be extremely busy for me as I travel to the States for a week or two and then on to the Dominican Republic for another 9 days. During this short time in the USA I … Read more about Passing through the USA
Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God
My wife and I were able to take a short trip two weeks ago in celebration of our 6th anniversary. On the way to our destination, we spent about 13 hours one day sitting on a train. In that time, we … Read more about Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God
A Victorious Failure in China (by T. Sollid)
"O to be delivered from half-hearted missionaries! Don't come if you mean to turn aside for anything- for the 'claims of society' in the treaty ports and stations. Don't come if you haven't made up … Read more about A Victorious Failure in China (by T. Sollid)
How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting
It has only been a couple of weeks since I finished reading Gospel-Powered Parenting by William P. Farley, and I already feel like I'd benefit greatly from reading it again. In all … Read more about How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting
Technology’s Impact on Missions
I just read a very helpful interview of missions expert Paul Borthwick on the future of short-term missions. What stood out to me most was what he said regarding technology and … Read more about Technology’s Impact on Missions
