No More Jacob
Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Jacob was left alone. His family had all crossed over Jabbok. He was
Category: Articles
Repost: The Hard Part of Missions by Jake Taube
My good friend Jack Taube, who is a missionary and church planter to China, wrote the following excellent article about “The Hard Part of Missions.” Many people waste so much effort trying to overcome imaginary challenges instead of focusing on the
Why Normal Christianity Looks Radical Today?
My good friend Trent Cornwell who is a pastor at Vision Baptist Church wrote the following excellent article that I wanted to repost on my blog. At the center of our faith is a Man who though rich became poor
When They Laugh You to Scorn
Nehemiah 2:18-20 “Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for
Supposing We are Ready to Lead
Acts 7:25 “For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.” Moses had the calling, the strength, human wisdom, training, and confidence that he thought necessary to lead,
What It’s Like To Be a Christian in North Africa During Ramadan
Jillian is a good friend of Teri and I. She and her husband are working to spread the gospel in North Africa. I wanted to repost an article she wrote about the challenges Christians face during Ramadan for believing in
News from South Africa: 3 Challenges to Ministry in the Townships
Kevin Hall is a church-planting missionary working in the Xhosa-speaking townships in Port Elisabeth, South Africa. I have known Kevin for a long time. We were both students in Bible college at the same time. We worked construction together while in
News from Bolivia: Opportunity to Help with Church Land Purchase
Kevin White is one of my missionary friends in Bolivia. I have know him for many years. We were in Bible college together, and I am thankful to know him. I wanted to pass along an update about some land for
Book Review: Ready, Steady, Grow by Ray Evans
I just finished reading Ray Evan’s new book Ready, Steady, Grow: Equipping Today’s Gospel Churches. Ray is pastor of Grace Community Church in Bedford, England. The book came out a few months ago, and I was very curious to hear his
Repost: Rejoicing in the Holes in the Ground
I really enjoyed the following post. I think that we often wait too long to rejoice and to praise God. We should be praising God all along life’s journey. I hope it will be a help and encouragment to you.