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My Uncle Would Not Be Pleased

Satan and the demons are doing all they can to war against the Lord of Hosts. They cannot hurt Him directly, so they focus all of their weapons on those He loves. Satan’s top priority is to strike at the core sphere. More than anything else, he desires to turn the...

Pregnant and Ashamed

A few weeks ago, a woman shared a heartbreaking story with me. God had blessed her and her husband with eight children. Every day, they were pouring themselves out with Great Commission intensity to “make disciples” of these immortal souls whom God had entrusted into...

Revival

One of the great revivals in the Old Testament took place when the servants of King Josiah found the lost Book of the Law (The portions of the Bible which had been given up to that point in history). It is presumed that Josiah’s wicked grandfather Manasseh had hidden...

Jesus and His Siblings

Jesus is the most important person who has ever lived. He is the one and only God-man. Christians study his life, as has been revealed in the Gospels, backwards and forwards. Yet for the first thirty years in my walk with Christ, even after going through seminary, I...

When The State Rules The Church

On May 13, 2007 the Chicago Sun Times ran a story from an Illinois middle school where students, as a part of a Health Class, were made to watch the R-rated movie, Brokeback Mountain.[i]  Not only is this movie extremely graphic in regards to homosexual behavior, but...

My Attitude Toward the Bible Has Changed

The church service finished about fifteen minutes ago. You are talking with a group of Christian friends, when a visitor approaches you and says, “I have some questions. Can you talk to me?” You and your friends are eager to help. “Sure, what’s on your mind?” “Well,...

Mission Malaysia: Day 1

On Tuesday, our team said goodbye to our friends in Singapore, and took a short 45 minute flight north to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a very different place than Singapore. Most notably, it is a predominantly Muslim nation. The majority of government leaders are...

Mission Singapore: Day 5

Sunday was a highlight. Elim church has two services in English, and one service in Burmese (people from the country now called Myanmar). I had the honor of preaching in the two English services. My text was from Acts 3 – when Jesus heals the crippled beggar. The text...

Mission Singapore: Day 4

I continue to be overwhelmed with what an honor and privilege it is to be here. Pastor Glen and Pastor Wilson from Elim Church in Singapore have been incredibly gracious and welcoming. To have their invitation to teach here is very special. I am also continually...

Mission Singapore: Day 3

God continues to bless our journey and our mission. Our brothers and sisters in Christ here have shown us tremendous hospitality. The food has been delicious. Although I had a funny experience at lunch today. I was served what looked like a bowl of soup, and told it...