Missionaries Can Unknowingly Encourage Syncretism
Gospel servants, especially those serving cross-culturally, can unknowingly encourage syncretism in those they seek to win for Christ. How could this be? Satan is masterful …
Guarding the Gospel: Understanding the Dangers of Syncretism
Syncretism is a word not found in Scripture, but it well describes a key theme found throughout the Bible. Understanding the concept of syncretism will better …
Guiding Young Missionary Kids: Adventuring Out of the Fortress
It’s a unique thing, growing up in a country where you look different. In the previous post, “Looking Different,” I explained what it’s like for …
Guiding Young Missionary Kids: Looking Different
Many missionaries in my circles serve in countries where their family is ethnically different from the nationals of that country. A lot of these missionaries …
Norris Groves: The Little-Known Man Who Inspired a Movement
Overview “Norris Groves was a dentist. He did well for himself in Exeter, England, in the 1820s. He gave to the poor and championed the …
Who Is the Hero of Your Story?
We all want to be the hero. We want to be the Superman or Wonder Woman of our own saga. Almost instinctively, we picture ourselves …
Agreement On These Truths Will Diminish Charismatic Confusion
(Editor’s Note: The author of this article has served as a cross-cultural missionary in South Africa for many years. Most of the professed Christianity around …
Do You Feel Called By God? Rethinking the Call to Ministry
Is there such a thing as a “call to the ministry?” If there is a call, what does it entail? What passages of Scriptures explain …
Why Do We Say “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”?
The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” does not occur in Scripture. My recent article makes this point. So, why do we use this phrase? …
Do You Speak “Churchese”? Ask Jesus Into Your Heart
“Ask Jesus into your heart.” You’ve heard it said. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Often, it’s what we say to children as we encourage them …