I spent nearly all of 2003 travelling throughout China, learning the language, doing research, and sharing the Gospel. I remember one night in particular in July of that year. I was a couple of days … Read more about 4am Conversation with a Homeless Man
Pictures of My Children
Here are a few pics of the kids, showing their different attitudes and personalities: Here Ariel is showing off how cute she is: Here Gabriel is showing off how ugly he can be: … Read more about Pictures of My Children
Pros/Cons of Ch:na Short-term Missions
Pros: (1) As a short-termer, you can share the Gospel without worrying that you might get kicked out of the country. If they kick you out, it's no big deal because you were heading home soon … Read more about Pros/Cons of Ch:na Short-term Missions
The Relevant Matthew Henry
I came across a very encouraging and helpful quote the other day as I was reading the ever-relevant commentary on the Bible by Matthew Henry. If you have never seen a copy of this commentary, it is … Read more about The Relevant Matthew Henry
Tired of Being Patient
I am really tired this evening. It turned out to be a crazy day. My patience was tested and I am so glad that the Lord had mercy and ended the 'trial' before I was more tempted to lose my … Read more about Tired of Being Patient
To Live is Christ, and to Die is Gain
The following are my own notes from a devotional that I prepared and gave to a small group of youth from a church that I used to attend way back in 2000. I prepared this as a 16 year old … Read more about To Live is Christ, and to Die is Gain
A Tale of Two Drowning Men
It is often asked by those who want to promote more evangelism that if a man was drowning in a lake, would we be morally responsible to go and throw the guy a lifejacket and try to save him from … Read more about A Tale of Two Drowning Men
Hudson Taylor & the Drowning Man
The following is an excerpt from a challenge to missions given by Hudson Taylor back in the 1800s. I stumbled across it yesterday and I was amazed that he had his own story of a drowning … Read more about Hudson Taylor & the Drowning Man
Why Jesus is the Only Way to God
After my last blog, which I posted just an hour or so ago, I was a bit frustrated with myself for not having somehow talked more about Jesus. Although the subject of missions and our calling to take … Read more about Why Jesus is the Only Way to God
