God the Provider

One of God’s names is Yahweh-Yireh. Never heard it? Maybe not, but you know the story where it shows up. Abraham goes up the sacred mountain to worship by offering a sacrifice. His son carries the wood but somewhere along the way he notices a serious flaw. Maybe he just […]

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Why doesn’t God “beam us up” as soon as we believe? Maybe it is because He wants us to experience the joy of partnering with our Heavenly Father and the fulfillment that comes from making a difference together. Jason: Joining God in His great passion reminds me of helping my […]

Finding Community Through Crisis

What would you do if your child went missing in a foreign city? A few nights ago one of our fellow American friends called and told us that her five-year old son was missing from their apartment. We darted outside to help the search effort. It was dark out. The […]

Far-off but Near the Heart of God

An Indian monsoon can suck the energy right out of you. Humidity builds and the steamy air closes in—the prequel to the relief of a rainstorm. It’s astonishing, the havoc this weather wreaks on a house. Doors swell too thick to be closed. Paint peels off the walls. Closets turn […]

Love Your Enemies

The boy put his hand up. “Why are Christians being killed in Iraq?” he asked. I looked at this brown-eyed 6-year-old boy in my Sunday School class and wondered how in the world I could begin to explain it to him. How could I explain that most Muslims are not […]

A Moment’s Notice

Have you ever paid close attention to all the little moments you have each day? Sitting on the bus, taking the subway to work, grabbing a quick meal during your thirty minute lunch break, or perhaps it’s waiting in line at your local coffee house for your morning perk. We […]