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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

(Editor’s Note: The author of this article has served as a cross-cultural missionary in South Africa for many years. Most of the professed Christianity around …

Is there such a thing as a “call to the ministry?” If there is a call, what does it entail? What passages of Scriptures explain …

The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” does not occur in Scripture. My recent article makes this point. So, why do we use this phrase? …

“Ask Jesus into your heart.” You’ve heard it said. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Often, it’s what we say to children as we encourage them …

Hospitality is a beautiful calling, but sometimes the reality of our lives looks very different from the picture we have in our minds. We might …