READ: Genesis 1-3, Psalm 1, Matthew 1, Acts 1 Divine Division Jesus is constantly pruning us. Jesus loves us so much that He constantly, through His Spirit, takes the initiative to remove from us what He hates, that we might blossom in the things that He loves. It is a mistake to think that His […]
Region: Arab World
The Fat Man, Little People, and the Gazelles
It was my first Christmas in Syria. The Christmas spirit hasn’t yet infected Syria. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle and commercialism of Christmas in America, that sounds dreamy. But celebrating Christian holidays in a Muslim country poses some unique challenges. For one, Christmas is a normal work day. Even in a city as sizable […]
Living & Dying Daily for the Pleasure of the One
Pioneer work can be lonely and unrewarding at times. We know we’re doing what the Lord desires, but we’re human. Sometimes our desire for human encouragement and results get in the way of our quest to “live for the pleasure of the One.” Scripture tells us one man plants and other waters, but God brings […]
Turning Headlines Into Prayer Time
As I got caught up on world events this morning, I did a search on “Jordan Protests” to see if anything big happened here in the country yesterday of which I was unaware. Many headlines came up on Google saying things like, “Protesters call for overthrow of King.” I knew this wasn’t the general sentiment […]
Before the Throne
I don’t usually notice the passengers around me. However, this morning as I was headed for a meeting in rush-hour traffic, I couldn’t help but notice the men in the vehicle behind me: a man in his early 40s and presumably his 60-something father. Both had long beards. Where I’m from, a beard is an optional fashion statement. Where I live, a […]
When Daddy Goes to Prison
This week, a missionary colleague was arrested by security police and his family has not heard from him for four days. Yesterday I was thinking about what I would want someone to tell my boys Luke and Zack if I was in prison. Here is what I would want them to know: 1) God loves […]
Live Dead: End to End
Dick Brogden speaking at First Assembly North Little Rock. […]
Giving Wholely for a People
INTRODUCTION: I recently wrote this letter to our team in Cairo. It has been a catalyst for discussion. I hope you too can share in our experience as you follow our journey to Cairo on this blog. By Dick Brogden I am reading A.E. Keeling’s biography on Charles Gordon. A great read if you are […]
Die Daily. Live Abundantly.
By Kevin E. The Holy Spirit says ‘To die once is easy, but to die daily is the difficult part.” When I die daily I let go of a part of my life and am filled with the life of Jesus, which is better by far; the joy and peace that floods every part of […]
Greetings from the Land of Gospel Gall
Last Saturday, Jenn and I took the boys to the dollar theater to see the claymation film Pirates: Band of Misfits. A half-hour in, I was in so much pain (could have been the British humor) that I left the theater and walked around the parking lot, vomiting a few times. I tried to tough […]
