Make Him “Widely Known”

December 21, 2018

God had spoken these words through Isaiah, the prophet, about the Redeemer of Israel: “I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no savior.” (Isaiah 43:11) Yahweh was their only hope. None other could become their Savior. Only the self-existent, eternal, holy, all-powerful Sovereign could rescue them. And He alone could enact the rescue plan to redeem our souls. […]

Because He lives…

April 1, 2018

As recorded in John 14:19, Jesus said, “Because I live, you will live also.” This is a wonderful and irreversible promise for all who believe! Jesus substantiated His promise by His resurrection after being crucified, dead and buried. Now He lives and offers His life to all. Everyone, everywhere should hear of Jesus and His […]

Pray for the harvest…

November 7, 2017

Jesus had been busy. Going into towns and villages, He preached in synagogues, and He healed people who were sick. As He looked at the crowds, He saw great needs. Jesus was moved with compassion because everywhere He looked He saw people suffering under great burdens. They were helpless, “like sheep without a shepherd.” Because […]

Let the little children come…

August 6, 2017

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) It is necessary to think about the intent of Jesus’ words. It is also good to think about the long-term effect […]

He Came to Save

December 19, 2016

He Came to Save “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” – 1 Timothy 1:15a (NIV) Once upon their darkest night The shepherds woke to brilliant, magnificent light. A heavenly messenger appeared to them Saying, “He’s born tonight; the One who saves from sin!” […]

Working Together in the Gospel of Christ…

July 15, 2016

Earlier this week, it was a delight to sit in a meeting of two US church mission teams as they planned next steps in ministry to a little reached corner of South America. These churches are partnering together with a national church and two national ministries in that region to see the good news about […]

Today, we buried a prayer partner…

March 5, 2016

It was more than forty years ago that we met Blanche. And it was about that time that the Lord was putting on her heart to engage in a ministry of intercession. Few people do this; even fewer spend a lifetime doing it. God takes notice. Isaiah 59:16 records how God saw the desperate condition […]

Unreached in the Andes

February 16, 2016

During the past two weeks, it was a privilege to participate in a seminar with Peruvian partners on how worldview impacts ministry. Represented among the participants were seven churches, four mission organizations, a mission training school, and a number of individuals involved in Gospel ministry. Included in the participants was a team from a local […]