But Who…?

Jesus met with the eleven disciples on the mountain, and He said, “Go and make disciples…”  And the eleven started volunteering: “I’ll provide great...

“The Lamps Are Going Out”

August 3, 1914 marks the date of one of the most depressing statements in modern political history.  Edward Grey, British statesman and foreign secretary,...

Persons of Peace and the AIM Pattern

Who is a person of peace? That is a question we should all be asking. In the sending narrative of Luke 10, Jesus instructs...

Integrity in Witness

Just this morning, I heard more terrible news from Ireland: (CNN) — Outrage over the reported discovery of the bodies of almost 800 children...

The Legacy of a Great Man of God

Every once in a while, God brings someone into your pathway who changes your life unexpectedly.  Let me tell you about one such man....

Stages in Learning

Have you ever learned a new language? I’m no linguistic guru, but my experience is that I tend to go through three distinct stages....

Lessons in Athens

I am presently in Greece, just outside Athens, near the ancient city of Marathon and overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is a gorgeous location...

Stop It!

One of my favorite video clips features comedian Bob Newhart who plays a psychologist with a quick fix to every problem.  A patient comes...

Ordeal in the Philippines

In August 2013, Carlos & Josephine moved to the Philippines to continue the work of multiplying disciples.  They had a wonderful and effective ministry...

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Oh, the Christmas memories! In the 60s and 70s when I was young, my dad and his five siblings would all gather at their...