A Life in Exile

Changes in missions can often leave us with regret. Here are some practical steps to move past regret and experience blessings in life and service. … More How to Get Past Regret

Ponder the final few verses of Proverbs 8 and be thankful for the blessings of finding the wisdom that is Christ Jesus. … More In Finding Wisdom, We Find Christ

We miss so much and remain unprepared for the trials and attacks of life if we refuse to dive deep into God's Word. … More Are You a Floater or Scuba Diver?

The more we learn about wisdom in Proverbs, the more we realize that we can substitute the name of Jesus, because Jesus is wisdom and embodies wisdom. … More Jesus, Another Name for Wisdom

What do we do when we must give us possessions and homes to move and serve in other locations? We offer our loss to the Lord. … More Losing It All

The way of wisdom lies in sharp contrast to that of temptation. We find several elements of wisdom made clear in the eighth chapter of Proverbs. … More The Way of Wisdom

In an influencer culture, Christians have long been given a special stewardship from God: our lives. How will we use our influence for the glory of God? … More Stewarding Our Influence

God makes it clear in Proverbs 7 the ways of temptation. Being aware helps us avoid its trap and the death it brings. … More The Way of Temptation

What do we do when a fellow Christian breaks our trust and causes damage to our relationship? Is there a way forward that honors God? … More When Trust Is Broken

The parents' role of godly teaching in the life of a child cannot be overstated. It is the light that guides them safely forward in life. … More The Light of Godly Teaching

Fragmented stories lead us to forget that we are part of a much larger, more important Grand Narrative. We are all part of the story: God's Story of Redemption and the Returning King. … More You Are in a Story

When is the last time you asked a missionary how you can pray for them? It's a question worth asking as you love and support them in Kingdom service. … More How Can I Pray for You This Week?

Solomon warns us in Proverbs to beware of those who come to us with crooked speech and distracting body actions. They're up to no good. … More Beware of Crooked Speech

A recent critique of the work of C.S. Lewis leads to this post on the certainty of Christ in view of the fallibility of man. … More The Certainty of Christ versus the Fallibility of Man

Solomon calls us to look to the ant for some important life lessons. … More Lessons from the Ant

Can we trust God in our hurt? Is PTSD real for those in ministry? Trauma and spiritual warfare go hand-in-hand and leave scars but they can also build our faith. … More Do Missionaries Get PTSD?

The marriage relationship is a sacred and precious thing; given to us for our joy and delight. Stay faithful and be true to your spouse. … More Hold Marriage Dear

If Zacchaeus could overcome all that hindered him from seeking Jesus, then you can too. In the end it's just a willingness of heart. … More What Stops You from Seeking Jesus?

Solomon warns us of the bitter consequences of sin. Avoid the allure of evil by staying far away. … More The Bitter Consequences of Sin

Do churches have an expectation of return on investment in supporting missionaries? Should they? How do we speak into this issue as we share? … More ROI in Missions

To live lives pleasing to God, we must guard our hearts with all vigilance. What does that look like? Proverbs gives us some practical help. … More Guard Your Heart

Is the end near? How do we live? Like a panicked Chicken Little or a person confident in the hope of Christ? Peter has some words to guide us. … More Living With the End in Mind

In Proverbs 4, Solomon shares words of wisdom, given to him by his father, David. In them we see the need for and benefits of wisdom and insight. … More The Partner of Wisdom

How do you handle feelings of inferiority as a woman in Christian service? Are you really less than your husband in the eyes of the Lord? … More Am I Less Than?