“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 It used to be that foreign mission trips were long, arduous, and full of uncertainty. At least that’s the way I viewed them as I was growing up. They also required a deep level of commitment. Only those Christians who … Continue reading
“When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ‘Sovereign Lord’, they said, ‘you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.’” Acts 4:24 We live in a world that is full of violence, conflict, horrendous atrocities, and unending evil. All … Continue reading
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Psalm 95:7-8 I’ve often wondered why so many people are hesitant to accept Jesus when it seems to be a simple choice to me. Many won’t accept Jesus because they do not believe there is a God at all, … Continue reading
“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to Him those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach.” Mark 3:13-14 At the beginning of His ministry on earth, Jesus stepped out and … Continue reading
“The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” John 1:9 We live in a darkened world today. It seems that wherever we go darkness is invading our nation and our world. Whether it is violence, hatred, verbal abuse, greed, lying or stealing, evil is … Continue reading
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 Several years ago, Ameriquest Mortgage came out with a series of commercials entitled, “Don’t Judge Too Quickly.” Here is one of them (click the video to watch the 30 second commercial): As the commercial portrays, too often we … Continue reading
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 One of our global MCL Trainers, Hanna Karam from Lebanon, conducted a training on our Management for Church Leaders training material at a … Continue reading
“Live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Galatians 5:16 America is very sick. Unfortunately, many citizens don’t realize it or even recognize what’s really wrong with us. To many Americans, we are headed towards a more fair and just society. However, they … Continue reading
“Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, … Continue reading
“Listen and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Proverbs 19:20 I went on my first foreign short term mission trip to the nation of Kazakhstan in April of 1996, and it was the beginning of an incredible journey of faith for me and also led me … Continue reading