I recently completed two books on the gift of suffering: Suffering Is Never For Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) and Though I Walk Through The Valley by Vance Havner (1901-1986). Elisabeth Elliot is well known for her missionary work and… Read More
Prison, Providence, And The Lesson Of John The Baptist
Our understanding of God’s Providence, His divine guidance and care to fulfill His purposes, often comes into question when we find ourselves in a dilemma where we can’t understand our circumstances. Said another way, there may be times where we… Read More
Treasuring Christ Above All
Last Sunday we sang a song called “My Worth Is Not In What I Own” (video below.) The song contains some profound truths for us… if we’re paying attention. For example, it reminds us that we have gone from being… Read More
Salvation in the River
In just under three weeks, the first of four mission teams will be heading off to various cities in Colombia to partner with local churches. As part of our effort to clearly present the Gospel, our teams offer up dramas,… Read More
How can the Old Testament be relevant for our lives today?
Understanding the role of God’s law in our lives today can be a challenge. Questions like: “Wasn’t the Law only for Jews?” “Do Christians even need the Law since we are in a New Testament time?” “How can non-Christians be… Read More