In 1 Thessalonians Paul writes to his friends, “We always thank God for all of you when we mention you constantly in our prayers. This is because we remember your work …
Risk and Trust
When I was a little boy I would come bounding down the stairs and yell “Dad!” just before jumping mid-staircase into my dad’s arms. Sometimes I would call out to him …
Extended Hand
I’ve been meditating on Acts 3 lately. Peter and John walk to the temple and see a crippled man. Peter says he doesn’t have money but he’ll offer the man what …
Rubber Meets The Road
Building global community can be writing a letter to an orphan, providing a small loan to a family in a village or praying for the church to grow around the …
Clinic For Christ
Pastor Joseph in Nepal has discovered a unique way to love his community through his ministry. Two years ago, shortly after planting his church in far eastern Nepal, Pastor Joseph …
Looking Forward
As we delve into 2016, I’ve been both excited and exhausted thinking about everything that this year will hold. God sent me to Isaiah 40: “He gives strength to those …
Contagious Generosity
This month we are in a season of anticipation and giving. Growing up, my father cultivated a giving culture within our family, randomly bringing my mom flowers, my sister a doll, …
Opening The Way
On April 25 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Nepal, followed by a 7.3 magnitude on May 12. Aftershocks have continued for months in the 4-5 magnitude range. Over 8,000 …