Apparently, according to Matthew 17:21, there are some things that generally don’t happen except by serious prayer and fasting. Several members of my family have become quite serious about the spiritual discipline of fasting. This has been a strong pattern among the people of God down through the ages.
Read MoreThere’s nothing like friendships that are deep and lasting, especially friendships with those who are working with us for the progress of the Gospel. The Apostle Paul felt that.
Read MoreToday I have a number of things to do that seem both urgent and important. But I sense that mobilizing prayer is more urgent and important than anything else on my plate. So, I am writing to you.
Read MoreBusiness leaders know that it’s hard to make money. It’s even harder to make money and make disciples. It’s exponentially harder to add making a difference in the community.
The other night I walked out of my office and Renee took one look at my face and said: What happened to you? What had happened was that I had watched a video that moved me deeply: From Heartbreak to Heaven.
Read MoreRecently our friend Michelle surprised us by bringing her new boyfriend to meet us at church. He works as a member of the pit crew for an auto racing team. It was fun to hear about his work, and what it takes to win a race.
For several years we’ve come into December facing a gap of more than $20K in our funding. Every year God has closed that gap through generous friends and partners in the Gospel. But I’ve wondered why that gap keeps appearing.
Newsflash: I’ve never experienced childbirth! I’ve breathed through contractions with Renee. I’ve been there to hold the baby. I’ve even passed out.
Read MoreWednesday night I’ll be walking into a situation that I find intimidating. So I’m asking for prayer.
Read MoreRenee and I just returned from Lebanon where we went to encourage leaders of our work there and across the region. Every day brought a feast of mutual encouragement.
Read MoreWe all need encouragement all of our lives. Some of the most significant moments in my life have been when someone came alongside me and said: I see God¹s hand on your life. I believe in you. I am with you. With God¹s help you can do this.
Read MoreHow do you pray for a child of God who is running away from Him? Our hearts are breaking as we pray for Laticia, the young woman I told you about in in Fortaleza. God saved her from her addiction to cocaine back in June. She went through intensive discipleship and stayed clean for months.
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