In November, 1963, at the age of two, I left the bitter cold of Illinois to travel with my family to the bush of southern Africa, as my parents accepted the call to be missionaries. In the 54 years since then, the world of missions has changed so rapidly and dramatically it is mind-boggling. Technology, […]
A recent survey by Moody Bible Institute found that 95 percent of all Christians say they have never led anyone to Christ. Only 2 percent said they have shared the gospel with anyone in the past year, and 59 percent have never shared the gospel with anyone. Yet, almost every believer acknowledges that reaching the […]
The call to discipleship almost wrecked our lives. It seemed so illogical. Recently married, my wife and I were settling down and enjoying our first jobs, with our first child on the way. We were both raised in Christian homes, attended Christian churches, and met at a Christian college. We assumed our upbringing was all […]
In 2010, the United States had 10 percent of the world’s Christians. My first reaction to that is a bit of reflexive American pride. All of a sudden I have that feeling like I’m watching the Olympics, chanting “USA! USA! USA!” at my television. But when I hit the pause button on my nationalism, I […]
John describes Jesus’ life and ministry this way, “The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood” (John 1:14, The Message). Where did Jesus live and do his work? In the neighborhood. He met the neighbors, learned their names, listened to their needs, ate with them, and ministered to individual people. Jesus was […]
