The Truth of the Matter

The Truth of the Matter

I wrote a separate post earlier broaching the topic of transparency among believers, and how I think it is a necessary part of a healthy Christian life to be honest with one another about where we are in our spiritual journeys. Basically, that whole post was a set-up...
Reality Check

Reality Check

We’re in the States on Home Assignment right now. We’re spending time with family, we’re sharing about our ministry with supporting churches, we’re eating awesome food and getting fat…all the things that you’d expect a missionary family to do when they hit their home...
Feelin’ the luv!

Feelin’ the luv!

I am not a rapper. Actually, I am about as “not a rapper” as they come. I don’t have rhythm, I don’t like bling, I wear flannel shirts and hiking boots as leisure wear… you get the idea. Nevertheless, out of the vestiges of my youth, I was reminded of the lyrics of an...
We’re going to see a baptism!*

We’re going to see a baptism!*

We’re going to see a baptism. It’s going to be a fun one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared. Uh-oh! A jungle! A big, dark jungle. We can’t go over it. We can’t go under it. Oh no! We’ve got to go through it! Stumble, trip! Stumble, trip! Stumble, trip! We’re...
My Pulitzer, Please

My Pulitzer, Please

I finished writing an epic saga the other day. Truly, it is literature at its finest. I am inclined to think that even the most critical of readers will be forced to grudgingly agree that it is destined for greatness. Literary enthusiasts around the world will be...