Posts in category For the Heart

Social media can provide serious insight into people’s lives. Obviously, social media has a very selective approach to communication, as we post only what we …

Hudson Taylor, the well-known and loved missionary to China, was a man of exceptional faith. He saw God do many amazing things throughout his life. …

The world thrives on the accumulation of stuff, positions, and titles. Parents hear their children clamor for the new shiny toys. Amazon personalizes potential buys …

As a cross-cultural missionary, I have travelled to a lot of churches. I am usually there to present our burden to take part in what …

It is no easy thing to be the first believer in a household. Though less common, sometimes a man comes to Christ before his wife. …

God has used countless women to lead their husbands to Christ. Every wife whose husband is not yet a Christian has every reason to believe …

When someone passes into eternity it causes reflection. As people reflect on the life now departed, they are reminded about how that person influenced their …

Due to the nature of our family’s ministry, we have much interaction with cross-cultural missionaries serving Christ around the globe. One of my favorite things …

How widely do you read? Do you get these references from literature? These quotes come from early drafts of my missions devotionals. I thought these …

“The question was not ‘why’ but ‘what?’ God, what would You have me to do?” writes Ellen Vaughn in her excellent biography, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot. …