The Problem with Prayer

January 10, 2017

Have you ever been talking to someone on the phone, only to realize that the connection has been lost? Sometimes prayer feels that way. While I’m praying through a list of people and things, giving thanks and asking for help, the feeling creeps up that I’m putting someone to sleep (actually, if it’s the first thing in […]

Halloween meditations

November 8, 2016

How was your Halloween? I have never done much to celebrate that day, but this year I made cookies and listened to music while waiting for neighbors to visit. Which is to say, I got sit on the couch and eat cookies with no interruptions to my thoughts. I don’t know my neighbors very well. […]

Sacrifice is a blessing

July 30, 2016

Some missionaries are called to sacrifice by leaving friends and family, giving up the luxuries of a Western lifestyle, and by eating bugs. But the missionary kids I know smile at these “sacrifices” and tell fond stories of growing up in a world of adventure. God’s call to missions requires me to set aside a personal vision […]

Life is measured one moment at a time

July 8, 2016

Hi, my name is James, and I want to serve God. Technology is the link between my need to serve God and need of unreached people to hear about God.