February 13, 2017
Who You Love When You Leave to Go into Mission Work
As an American formed with Western cultural values, I am familiar with the tendency to…
December 25, 2016
Christmas: A Unique Call to Action
Even here in rural Africa, our tree is up, and the stockings are hung on…
December 22, 2016
A Thrill of Hope, A Dazzling Light: Christmas Cheer in Dark Times
Don't you just love lights at Christmastime? From the wonders of tinsel and trees in…
December 8, 2016
Servant Leadership: Can We Walk the Talk?
It seems that everyone today believes in servant leadership: churches, businesses, MBA programs—the list could…
December 2, 2016
5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent This Year
I remember the first time someone tried to explain to me what Advent was. “Advent…
November 30, 2016
Advent: A Week-By-Week Guide to Reorienting Our Cravings
Christmastime is a season of craving. Whether it's the delicious treats that Grandma makes or…
November 7, 2016
The Foundation for Forgiveness
Have you ever wondered about these words Jesus teaches us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we…
July 19, 2016
When You Feel Ashamed: Grace for the Second Fall
I was in seventh grade, had just come out of homeroom, and was hurrying on…
