Christian Cultural Bias in Missions is a Real Challenge
When missionaries return to their passport country and attend that first worship service, they often find their eyes welling up with tears. Why? For many …
What is the Peace that Jesus Promised?
Peace and prosperity are feverishly sought for throughout the world. This all-out search consumes men and women irrespective of cultural heritage or ethnicity. According to …
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Old Lyrics with Timeless Truths
Some tunes stick with you–they live in your head and invade your quiet moments. The classic melody for “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” …
Beholding the Glory of Christ
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord [Jesus], are changed into the same image from glory …
I Can… Except I Can’t
(From the Rooted Thinking archives: May 22, 2018) I know few better ways to understand myself than being a father. Because kids are, after all, …
“You Don’t Love Your Daughter.”
We were young parents. Our daughter was four, and we were expecting our second child. We lived in relative isolation as missionaries on a pioneer …
The Fascinating History of the Wordless Book
The Wordless Book is an amazing tool for sharing the gospel. The simple colors help us to remember the vital truths from the Word of …
What Is the Irreducible Minimum When Sharing the Gospel?
Like a diamond, the gospel glistens with a myriad of facets. The good news of salvation through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ …
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 …