Community Discipleship: How the Church Disciples New Believers
Few things are as thrilling in the life of a church as when someone comes to faith in Christ. Sadly, however, many churches seem to …
The Risky Upside of Missionary Biographies
Eighteen-year-old Sarah Hall curled up in her New England home, her legs tucked beneath her voluminous 1700’s skirt.[1] Neither the chill of the room nor …
Undercover Mentor: Redeeming the Everyday
Nelson Knode was supposed to be teaching me trumpet. He did that, and he did it well. But Nelson did so much more than teach …
Review of Devotedly, The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
I’ve always had great admiration for Elisabeth Elliot. To this day, I’m drawn to her writings, her faith, her no-nonsense approach to life. I was …
Peoples and Languages, Not Political Boundaries
More than ever before we need to see cross-cultural missions as advancing the Gospel among peoples and language groups, not merely reaching those within certain …
Is there a Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?
Even a brief read through the Bible reveals many miracles. It’s easy to walk away with the impression that the storyline of Scripture is just …
Whatever Happened to Godliness?
Frequently, I hear Christians talk about being more faithful, loving, or active in their church. But I can’t remember the last time I heard someone say, “ I want to be more godly.”
When Your Identity Becomes a Liability: 4 Responses to Unjust Suffering
Being an American in Burma was safe. Until it wasn’t. Being a Christian in Rome was not a problem. Until it was. How do you …
When the Wicked Prosper: A Biblical Perspective
What should we do when the wicked prosper? Like most of you, I’m deeply concerned with a lot that’s taking place in our country. Godless …
Brainerd’s Five Keys to Happiness
What is the key to happiness? Given his famously morose disposition, you might think David Brainerd[1] to be an odd person to answer this question. …