When Working For God Becomes the Goal
Even though I had my struggles as a teen, God had my heart. I wanted to serve Him. When I heard appeals from pastors or …
Motivation: Why We Serve
The intrepid newspaper reporter, Henry Stanley, and his flamboyant entourage marched into Ujiji, a rustic African village in modern-day Tanzania. Had he finally found his …
The Great Commandment: Assessing Our Spiritual Health
Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commandment in Matthew 22:35-38. Just like regular doctor visits, local churches and Christians should allow frequent check-ups in each …
You Don’t Need a Passport to Reach the Nations
I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is …
No Success Without Suffering
Spiritual success requires suffering. There is no eternal reward without sacrifice. Jesus embodied this truth when He suffered beyond our imagination in body and spirit …
Missionary Quotes about Abiding in Christ
As God has sent laborers into His harvest, many of these men and women of God have found strength and fruitfulness in abiding in Christ.[1] …
Abiding in Christ: A Practical Description
Jesus led the way up the dusty path to Gethsemane. Leaving the ancient wall of Jerusalem in the dusk behind them, the Master and His …
Standing on the Promises
Christians are people who build their lives on the promises of Scripture. God’s promises provide the basis for our faith, hope, joy, and endurance. Sadly, …
The Forgotten Way We Glorify God in Our Work
“How do I glorify God when my work is mundane and meaningless?” A Renewed Focus Over the past few years, there has been a renewed …
Ministry Counsel from an Unsung Hero of the Faith
An Unsung Hero of the Evangelical Revival All throughout history, we see that the Lord delights to use the faithful, unheralded labors of consecrated, ordinary …