Should Children Aspire to Be Missionaries?
Can children be saved? Yes. Spurgeon said that “as soon as a child is capable of being lost, it is capable of being saved.” Cotton …
Reviewing Evidence Not Seen
Only in her early twenties, Darlene married a missionary and moved to Indonesia only to find herself in the path of the Japanese invasion of southeast Asia during World War II. Torn from her new husband and incarcerated in a women’s interment camp, Darlene learned to trust the Lord…
The Heart of Change: Learning Where to Begin
“Walk worthy of you calling”—that’s a tall order. But this is God’s command in Ephesians 4:1. How do we change from an unworthy walk to …
Our Response to Suffering is a Powerful Teacher
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 …
God is Faithful to Provide
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 …
Cultivating A Culture of Evangelism
The Inevitability of Culture Every church has a “culture,” or way of doing things, based upon shared convictions, ideas, and values. Some churches do what …
On Reading Widely: Four Benefits for Pastors
“I just don’t have time to read widely,” says the modern pastor. Between preparing multiple sermons, planning outreaches, discipling believers, and so many other worthy …
Not at Odds: Revival and Routine Faithfulness
A Renewed Interest Some fascinating events have taken place over the past two weeks that have fueled a renewed interest in the subject of revival. …
Recovering A 20:20 Vision for Ministry
“I [Paul] did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house” ~ Acts 20:20 Clarifying …
A Disturbing Trend
One of the hallmark characteristics of Christians throughout the centuries has been their deep love for God’s Word. From the very beginning of the New …