There seems to be an unsettledness that has gripped the hearts and minds of people in the world and certainly in America. Foundations that have been certain for so long have become unstable. Like walking on slippery river rocks in the smoky mountains, our footing...
2020 was a long year for many people with many unexpected twists, and that was certainly true for us as well. However, one of my personal highlights as I read through the Bible was my increased love and fascination with the Old Testament. While some...
We were able to fly home in early November to be with our family during the holidays. It has certainly been a blessing to see and hug the necks of the people we had missed so much during this unusual year. We have certainly come back...
One of our students we have been discipling since January has received a scholarship to study Economics in Cairo, Egypt. We believe he is being sent out as a missionary to minister in this predominantly Moslem culture. We had a special time as we prayed...
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARS, LET THEM HEAR There is so much noise right now and so many voices demanding to be heard. When it gets so loud, it seems wise to go back to God’s Word and listen, meditate, contemplate, and perhaps most important, obey...
I have been reading through the OT, specifically in 1 and 2 Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. I have become fascinated how often Israel would not be faithful to the one true God. One king would do what was right in the eyes of the Lord...
Richard Foster says in the opening sentence of his classic book, Celebration of Discipline, “Superficiality is the curse of our age.” He said that 40 years ago. How much more is it true today? Biblical doctrine has been substituted for relational connection. Social media has...
Like many of you, I began the year with a plan to read through the bible in a year. As usual I find it is easy to get bogged down in Leviticus and Numbers with all the laws about skin diseases, fungus, scaly outbreaks, scabs,...
TO BE OR NOT TO BE JUST, THAT IS THE QUESTION? It has been an interesting week here in Zambia as we are watching, listening, and praying about what’s going on in America. I have had several Africans ask me what is happening in America and...
Another month has passed, and we have spent much of April at home. As we enter the month of May we are hearing conversations about loosening restrictions. But for now, schools, businesses, theaters, and churches remain closed. I would like to speak to this idea...