Why do we do short-term missions (STMs)? There are many answers, but the best is that, as disciples of Jesus, we should try to do what he modeled...
Anything I've learned to do in life, I began doing poorly. It's the way we learn. Think about the things you've mastered that you failed at initially:...
I thought about what I could give you that might be a gift this Christmas. Maybe a small piece of my often over-protected heart? Maybe the story o...
Austin Wesson and Rebekah Bouma met as young missionaries. Tragically, they got married and died on their honeymoon a year ago. And it leaves us wit...
In my family, we are approaching a generational shift. Most of my parents' generation has died or is dying. Along the way, we get to look at differe...
All of us need principles and rhythms to live by lest we miss what's most important. Clyde Kilby was an English professor who compiled the following l...
Do you have identity issues? If so, welcome to the party. Blockchain technology may be bringing a new era of security online, but who gives...
One reason that Swaziland has had the highest AIDS rate in Africa is that the men abuse the women and get away with it. Often it's their own family ...
My own messy life left me with two options: Cover it up - build some work-arounds that allow me to schlepp along. Go through the pain and see ...
I've been blogging since 2005. And it's not been easy. Often it's felt like drudgery. Starting in '06, I began blogging every day. A few years ago, I...
