Would Jesus drive a Prius?

Contextualization is a concept that I didn’t understand for many years yet it has become a major epiphany in my life and ministry. It’s not a word used often, but it’s truth can absolutely make all the difference in building bridges into peoples lives.  Being a follower of Christ means to study Him and follow Him in as many ways as is possible.  Jesus modeled perfectly...

Congratulations to the Giants

I was so excited to attend my first ever World Series game this year with my youngest Joshua and my father-in-law.  It was a long time dream of mine growing up and I can’t think of a better couple of “buddies” to attend it with.  I didn’t really care who won, though I was cheering for the Rangers.   The Giants dominated the Rangers and the Rangers bats were silent, I...

Pray for real for our cousin

A friend of mine created a great reminder from photo’s he took during a resent trip to SE Asia together.  Let us pray fervently and for real for our “cousins.” http://www.vimeo.com/16190822

My New Hero

“Lizi” (not her real name) is likely someone you will never meet and I may never meet again this side of heaven. The details of who, what, when, where and how can impede on the safety of everyone.  Please forgive me for the code language and haziness in the details. I wouldn’t have ever met Lizi had it not been for my friends in country. The conversation started when Lizi, my friends, and...

Duty or Delight

I arrived on the island of Java in the Asian sea yesterday. Indonesia is an island nation made of 6,000 inhabited islands. “Indonesia” itself means “Tanah Air Kita” – Our Land and Water.  I have been here less than 24 hours, of which most of my time here I have slept.  I arrived yesterday afternoon, met fellow colleagues from the States and international personnel for...