I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: Echoes of Peace in a Troubled Time
“Your son has been shot in the face,” the report read. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) leaned back in his chair.[1] Not again? Not another tragedy? …
Grace for When The Light is Scary
I love Christmas lights. The kids and I purposefully drive out of our way to see them. I fill my home with all manner of …
Misquoting God: Are We Putting Words in God’s Mouth?
“I cannot tell a lie,” young George Washington admitted. “I did cut down the cherry tree with my hatchet.” Of course, Washington never said that, …
New Book! Daring Devotion
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Reflections on a Dozen Years of Ministry
Twelve years ago, on a brisk October day, Debbie and I left the comforts of family, friends, and country to begin missionary life in Ghana, …
Giving Thanks in 2020? A Conversation with a Pilgrim
Thankfulness? In 2020? Maybe we should just cancel Thanksgiving. Let’s not recount what happened. Let’s just forget it all. For what do we have to …
When the Fire Won’t Light: Sharing the Gospel
What do you do when the fire won’t light? What do you do when sharing the gospel seems to be going nowhere? Is lack of …
Worst-Case Scenarios: 3 Truths to Keep You from Despair
What if the worst-case scenario occurred? What will keep you, as a Christian, from despair?
Counsel for Those Struggling with Assurance
God intends for His people to enjoy the assurance and joy of their salvation. The ministry of the Spirit (cf. Rom 8:15-17) and promises of the …
Choosing Friends that Spark Your Fire for God
Who is inspiring you to be and do more for God? Learn Biblical principles for finding friends and practical lessons from the life of Henry Martyn and his friend, William Carey.