The Life and Story of Missionary David Livingstone: A Heart in Africa – a Biography
David Livingstone: A Heart in Africa It was the year 1871 when Henry Stanley, a journalist finally found the elusive explorer in the remote town of Ujiji, near Lake…
America In Crimson Red – Book Review
What did the Baptists do? - American History of the Baptist People Unveiling the Roots of Faith: Forgotten History found in "America in Crimson Red" The Baptist History of America…
Stonewall Jackson on “Praying Without Ceasing”
"Once a friend asked Stonewall Jackson how he understood the Bible's command to "pray without ceasing." Jackson said that the habit of prayer had become like breathing with him: "I…
How Our Clothing Preaches
I have just come off of several days on jury duty. This was my first time, so it was an interesting experience. The hours were long and sometimes mind-numbingly boring,…
21 things Missionaries wish Pastors understood
I pastored for over twelve years before going “on the road” to raise support for our new church planting project. As a pastor, my experience with missionaries has been overwhelmingly…
20 things Pastors wish missionaries understood
My experience with missionaries during my time as pastor was very positive. During my time "on the road," I have been able to talk with many pastors, who have shared…
Pragmatism or Principle?
All through history, people have had to choose between acting according to principle and acting according to pragmatism. When we act according to principle, we do what is right, regardless…
Encouraging moments
It's easy to become "weary in well doing" during those long stretches of ministry when we don't see any fruit. We know intellectually that God did not call us to…
God is still teaching
One of the blessings God has given me as I have travelled over the last 20 months or so has been the privilege of meeting many of the people with…
Cages of our own making
I hate being limited. When I want to do something, I want to be able to just go do it. Yet, I look around and see all kinds of limitations…