One of the disciplines that I have attempted to develop over the years is that of thinking. No, I am not referring to the dilemma that I experience when trying to decide what to get at the Krispy Kreme counter. But thinking on a much greater level. A macro-level-type of […]
Yearly Archives: 2010
My family and I recently watched A Christmas Carol. You know the story. Scrooge is visited by different spirits, trying to provide him with a different perspective on his past, present, and future. Each apparition challenges him to see his world from a different angle. At times, we all need […]
Church Planters-What Do You See (A Reflection from A Christmas ...
I had told my students not to be surprised when it happened to them. Now while I had not personally experienced it, I had been waiting for the day when it would happen to me. Finally, it occurred–I got to meet my first, real-live foreign missionary! Not a big deal? […]
Missions in Reverse?
Several years ago, I conducted a survey of 190 church planters in the United States and Canada. I wanted to know what they believed were the five most critical issues facing North American church planters. (While I have written about these findings elsewhere, including a series on this blog, if […]
Equpping the Church Planting Family
While the concepts of mudding and truck and tractor pulling are prevalent throughout the United States and Canada, there’s a part of me that wants to say that those recreational activities developed near my hometown. Growing up in Corbin, Kentucky, I had a few childhood moments when I was honored […]
No More Muddin’ and Pullin’ for Jesus
This week in the United States we plan to celebrate Thanksgiving. As always, my family and I plan to remain in Kentucky, making a trip to Appalachia and then to the central part of the state. As always, we are thankful for this time… and for the food… and for […]
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