God often uses the most ordinary people to carry out his extraordinary mission.  My wife, Heidi, and I are good examples of that truth.  After our wedding, we moved into a large apartment complex. We sensed God wanted this to be our “mission field,” so we thought we’d start a small group to reach out […]

When Jesus said, “Go and make disciples,” he insinuated by his instruction that it was something that could be done. He expected us to put something together, to produce a plan, to create a process that makes disciples.  Like many others, I have searched over the years for the “holy grail” that would do what […]

The message of repentance is as old as Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. On that day Solomon prayed for the nation of Israel that when they sinned against God and became prisoners of war in a foreign land, they would have a change of heart causing them to repent and say, “We […]

In his book The Soul Winner, Charles H. Spurgeon underscores several rewards and benefits associated with the work of soul winning. One such benefit, he points out, is the educating, ennobling, and transforming of the soul winner. As I reflect on my years of service in the good work of trying to bring unsaved persons […]

Have you ever noticed how we measure, quite literally, everything? I suppose it is because we are contained within time, so time becomes our point of reference. We know everything in terms of what is now, what has been, and what may be. It’s how we gain a sense of control over our lives. We […]