Throughout my 33 years of cross-cultural ministry experience, I have seen the hand of God at work through countless lives who have been steadfast in making disciples and helping fulfill the Great Commission. The following stories represent two individuals whose lives have been dramatically changed by Christ. They live on two completely different sides of […]
Have you ever struggled to live victoriously when your life didn’t feel victorious? Midway through my 8th grade wrestling season, that’s where I found myself. I had managed to accomplish what few of my middle school peers were able to achieve: an undefeated record. I wish it could be attributed to my grappling prowess and […]
Jesus made it clear that we are in the business of making disciples. We call it the Great Commission, not the Great Suggestion. But if that’s true, why don’t we prioritize disciple making? What’s keeping us from following this command, and what can we do to overcome those barriers? Let’s get strategic help from a […]
Heather and Sherry sit in the chapel, the one place they’ve found that makes life in the state prison bearable. Heather was sentenced to nearly a decade behind the prison walls for drug dealing and related offenses. Sherry, found guilty of violent crimes, faces a considerably longer term in prison. On this night, both Sherry […]
Anger is a fact of life. Our world is filled with violence, hatred, war, and aggression. We can find ourselves facing anger with friends, coworkers, family members, and even the driver in the car next to us. If you’re like me, you might struggle with anger as a first response when something doesn’t go your […]
