Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
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Moving Target
One of the great difficulties of following Jesus, is that Jesus never tells us where we are going. If I were to stop by your house tomorrow after work and ask if you want to come with me, you would … Continue reading
Jesus and Election Years
Like many (maybe most?) other Americans, I am deeply disturbed by the current state of the political climate in America. Yet, I can’t help but think that we are reaping what we have sown. As a follower of Jesus, I … Continue reading
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Temptation to Develop
I am in a small Bible study with some other missionary men. We get together one a week and study the Scriptures and pray for each other. The other night, as we were discussing the merits of the arguments for … Continue reading
How we give to the poor
Having spent the last year living among Mozambicans whose income level is far below the levels and averages in the West, I have been pondering how best to go about giving to the poor. Literally I could walk out my … Continue reading
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Here come the Libyans!
I had the privilege of going to the Opening Ceremonies of the All-Africa Games earlier this month. A friend gave me some tickets, and I was able to take some of the guys who live with us at our new … Continue reading
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I Teach Therefore I Am
Before I left America everyone was asking what I was going to do in Africa. I talked about starting businesses. I talked about meeting with leaders. I even mentioned a small project to combat human trafficking I was working on. … Continue reading
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The World’s Deep Hunger
One of the best thoughts I know of with regard to our calling from God is a small quote written by author Frederick Beuchner in his book Wishful Thinking: “The place God calls you to is where your deep gladness … Continue reading
Inspired
To be inspired literally means to be filled with breath or filled with the Spirit. Here in Mozambique, the harsh realities of life can sometimes take your breath away. But we believe the Spirit is on the move. Although we … Continue reading
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