Yesterday marked the beginning of the largest Hindu festival, Diwali. This is a time of celebrating the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. Its significance to Hindus has been compared to the significance of Christmas to Christians. Of all countries, India is home to the largest number of […]
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Here is one for you electronic book aficionados–or if you are somewhere in the world where receiving parcels has its challenges. Apostolic Church Planting: Birthing New Churches from New Believers was released earlier today for Kindle. I hope you will get a copy or let someone know about it. As […]
Apostolic Church Planting Now on Kindle
A few years ago, I wrote about the potential of Kingdom citizens putting their culinary skills to use for global disciple making and church planting. We can go to the world through the stomach. NPR recently reminded me of this potential when they did a story on an Omani cookbook […]
Wanted: Cooks for the Kingdom
Here is an interesting article from NPR on the refugee crisis in Europe. This one, however, addresses Muslims converting to Christianity–some to avoid being sent home, others experiencing repentance and faith. Check it out. It is worth your time and thought on an important issue today. ———- Apostolic Church Planting […]
Refugee Conversions in Europe
Many believers do not think of the book of Psalms as having much to contribute to an understanding of the mission of God. However, several passages reveal much truth about the peoples of the world submitting to God’s reign. I have noticed this twice over the past two years. Our […]
Psalms and the Mission of God
We decided a couple of years ago to have a church-wide day of prayer and fasting, and continue this practice once per quarter. We fast for 24 hours and pray. On that particular evening, the church gathers for a time of corporate prayer. No gathering is exactly like previous gatherings. […]
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