I remember one of the first times I came into contact with Serge (then World Harvest Mission). It was on one of those early summer Saturday mornings. I had given up precious free time to hang out in a church cafeteria and listen to people I barely knew—but had heard good things about. Specifically, I’d […]
A few days ago I had a conversation with my friend Adam* about life with lots of resources. Adam made a good deal of money in a business he started. He lives in a nice house and has nearly every opportunity before him. He was very thankful for what God had given him, but he […]
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” –Hebrews 12:2 When Trina discovered she was pregnant for the fifth time, she hardly dared to hope that […]
More than 150 miles outside of Burundi’s capital, a growing Serge team is laboring in Kibuye to provide clinical care for patients. They are also training medical students to be among the next generation of health providers in Central Africa. The team offers a level of specialty care never previously available in this region of […]
In America, just after Christmas concludes, holiday sale merchandise is moved out to make room for heart-shaped gifts making proclamations of love. Stuffed bears hold hearts emblazoned with the words “I love you.” Flowers and candy fill check-out counter racks to celebrate love. And, of course, school children get in on the activity by giving […]
As an American formed with Western cultural values, I am familiar with the tendency to prize my autonomy and self-fulfillment. I instinctively think, “I should be able to do whatever I want to make myself happy as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else.” Our churches struggle with these cultural tendencies as well. So when […]
Let’s talk about the mainstream – you know, mainstream culture. Things that “most people” like, stuff that almost everybody agrees is cool or desirable or good. The stuff that wins the cultural rat-race of the West. If we were talking in person and I said the word “mainstream,” I’m willing to bet that my […]
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