Dilemma: Should I Observe the Lord’s Supper at a Christian Conference?
I squirmed in my seat. I was in Albania for a conference for the accreditation of theological schools around the world. The conference’s moderator announced …
Reflections on the City of the Dead
Not far from the modern city of Pamukkale, Turkey, the ruins of Hierapolis nestle among the hills of a rocky ridge towering over a broad …
D.L. Moody’s Commitment to God: One Soul a Day
Have you ever heard the story about D. L. Moody’s resolution? The famous American evangelist from Chicago made a commitment to God as a new …
It is Not Death to Die
Joel and I recently biked 26 kilometres and ate incredible ramen. We talked, laughed, checked Little Free Libraries, and pulled off at a cemetery. (Which …
Should Christian Leadership be Lonely?
“It’s lonely at the top” ~ songwriter Randy Newman “Loneliness is the penalty of leadership.” ~ explorer Ernest Shackleton “Loneliness is a required course for leadership” …
Combat Soldiers & Servants of the Gospel
I strongly identify with soldiers and law enforcement officers. While I have no experience with either vocationally, I feel a kinship with them. Their stories …
I Know God is good… but is He also kind?
I just completed a Scripture journey that lasted almost four years. As with many Bible studies I’ve done over the years, this one was prompted …
How to Improve Your Bible Teaching: 20 Phrases to Eliminate
I just listened to forty sermons on the same passage. I teach expository preaching in the Middle East and East Africa, which means hours of …
God Is At Work–Even When You Don’t See It
The coffee shop’s hubbub distracted nineteen-year-old Hani from the thoughts that troubled him. This Cairo hotel was a refuge. But the steaming cup before him …
Seven Sports Analogies that Motivate Spiritual Growth
Competitive sports exist in all cultures, and the lessons of athletic events convey spiritual insights. Consider seven spiritual growth lessons taught in the Bible from sports analogies.