This is something that I personally struggle with. I find it far too easy to pass my days planning what I will do next week, next month, or next year, and in the process I miss out on what God is … Read more about Living In The Now
Prayer Request & Praise
The past couple of weeks have absolutely flown by. Much has been happening, and the year continues to be very, very different than what we expected it to be.First, as a result of the Tibetan riots, … Read more about Prayer Request & Praise
Rob Bell makes me angry!
A pastoral response to Velvet Elvis Pat Abendroth, the Senior Pastor of Omaha Bible Church, wrote a helpful review of Rob Bell's book Velvet Elvis. Due to Bell's increased popularity, I wanted … Read more about Rob Bell makes me angry!
Wisdom and Good Decisions
If you were to ask me what my biggest prayer request was, I would almost certainly say without delay that I need prayer for more wisdom to make truly Christ-like decisions each and every day. For … Read more about Wisdom and Good Decisions
On Winning Souls….
Here are three quotes from Charles Spurgeon that have really been ablessing to me over the last 9 years since I came to be a Christian:Etiquette nowadays often demands of a Christian that he should … Read more about On Winning Souls….
Tianzhu- Home of the White Yak
Today we are in the township of Tianzhu, about 2 hours northwest of Lanzhou. This region is officially a Tibetan area (although only 24% of the people are of the Tibetan nationality) and is known for … Read more about Tianzhu- Home of the White Yak
Lanzhou, the World’s Most Polluted City
I spent most of the day today in the city of Lanzhou, which was said to be the most polluted city in the world ten years ago, in 1998. The city still suffers from chronic pollution, but it has … Read more about Lanzhou, the World’s Most Polluted City
Challies.com = Book Review Heaven
Tim Challies is a well-known Christian blogger and book reviewer. I highly recommend his blog and book review site for any Christian who wants to learn to have better discernment and be challenged to … Read more about Challies.com = Book Review Heaven
Our Growing Little Girl…
Although it is more than a month old, this pic best brings out the personality of our little girl, Ariel Susana West. This post is primarily for those family and friends who like to get a baby 'fix' … Read more about Our Growing Little Girl…
