I recently heard a mom tell her crying toddler that his dad won’t want to see him until he’s happy. I thought: What if God was like that? What if He required us to be happy, accomplished, or clean before entering His presence? But He doesn’t just passively offer us entrance—He calls us to come […]
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Good Grief!
Grieving – even with hope – is difficult. When others are in deep sorrow, some who follow Christ may communicate by their words and actions that despair, hopelessness, anguish are impossible if one has faith. I think the opposite is true, because our Lord demonstrates that those who do the will of the Father do […]
Jesus in the Qur’an
When reaching our Muslim friends with the gospel, we can use the Qur’an as a bridge.
Three Spiritual Lessons from Serving Muslims
While serving Muslims, the Lord taught me the following distinct spiritual lessons…
Language Learning Tips and Hacks
While learning a new language abroad, I mistakenly agreed to marrying a friend’s brother.
A Lesson on How to Build Bridges
These followers use contextualized language to build bridges with their neighbors.
Jesus Stories: The Healing of the Paralytic Man
When the paralytic man encounters Jesus, he gains both physical and spiritual healing.
The Best Advice for Joining a Team
Could I trust my teammates’ cultural and theological views?
Shiny Sugar Cookies
It was me learning to appreciate my wife’s wisdom in providing an atmosphere of joy, creativity, and outreach into the neighborhood.
Three Benefits of Language Learning
Learning Egyptian Arabic has been like unlocking a treasure chest of history, traditions, and stories.