Why would an American university student read writings collected by Israelite tribes 2,000 to 4,000 years ago? Not only are they old, they were written in ancient foreign languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek)! Why would such a student read these documents and use them for governing their way of life? The Apostle Peter provides a […]
Week 41 Mission | Power to Preserve
“Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” It has become a rallying cry for people in all kinds of situations. North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke these now famous words in 1993 shortly before he died of cancer. Many others have uttered similar motivational axioms. “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the […]
Week 40 Mission |
The Suffering Servant
“I may be a missionary but that doesn’t mean I’m immune to discouragement.” Before Steve Hagemeyer and his family even arrived in Africa for their first term as missionaries, troubles arose. At the time the Ebola outbreak of 2014 was at its peak, driving most foreigners out, they were arriving in country. “We weren’t in […]
Week 39 Mission |
The Discipline of Deference
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority (1 Peter 2:13). A few ways we can submit to earthly authorities include paying taxes, respecting leaders, obeying the rules, and praying for our government. We can submit to other authorities by being on time for work or putting forth our best on the job. […]
Week 38 Mission |
How to Build a Church
It was a day of mixed emotions. Tears stained some cheeks, while others’ hands met together in applause. Among some there was a sobering silence which was broken by joyful shouts of others. The announcement had just been made that formal approval had been given for the congregation to build a new church building. Torrents […]
