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 …
Guiding Young Missionary Kids: Adventuring Out of the Fortress
It’s a unique thing, growing up in a country where you look different. In the previous post, “Looking Different,” I explained what it’s like for …
Guiding Young Missionary Kids: Looking Different
Many missionaries in my circles serve in countries where their family is ethnically different from the nationals of that country. A lot of these missionaries …
Norris Groves: The Little-Known Man Who Inspired a Movement
Overview “Norris Groves was a dentist. He did well for himself in Exeter, England, in the 1820s. He gave to the poor and championed the …
Who Is the Hero of Your Story?
We all want to be the hero. We want to be the Superman or Wonder Woman of our own saga. Almost instinctively, we picture ourselves …