[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden Jennifer and I took time this summer to rest, renew, read, and refresh. As part of the process I decided to re-read C. S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” and re-watch J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of The Rings.” Of the plethora of rich […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] “Tell me how should I help my friend who has depression?” My friend looked across the table at me and waited for my response. “Now remember, Miriam, I’m not a psychologist. I’m only studying counseling right now,” I replied. “Yes, but you know more than I do! What […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden Three unconnected Christians died on the same marvelous day and entered their heavenly home together. Sister Pam, Farmer Jaeger, and Businessman Bob met at the gates of glory and introduced themselves to one another before quietly walking through. Lined with giant oak trees, the path […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden Who have I led to the Lord recently? I immediately qualify my response: planting churches is hard. Others, better than I, have labored for years without seeing conversions. My role is to just pick stones out of the field. I do not have the gift […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden In missions, ministry, marriage, and life we will deal with disappointment in others and in ourselves. Here are some ways we can deal with the inevitable disappointment that arises from being fallen humans living and working with fallen humans: Keep your eyes on Jesus. There […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden Have you ever heard of Butch Songin? Me either. Tom Yewcic? Doesn’t ring a bell. Eddie Wilson? Babe Parilli? Don Trull? What about Tom Sherman, Mike Taliaferro, Neil Graff, or Tom Owen? Still nothing? Let’s try Matt Cavanaugh, Bob Bleier, Tom Ramsey, Marc Wilson, Hugh […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden There is an old chorus that says: Oh, my precious brother When the world’s on fire You need my Jesus To be your Savior… I sang this today while sitting in the Eden green of Malewa, Kenya. Malewa is a little haven on the Malu […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden David was the great king of Israel. Stunningly listed as a man after God’s own heart, he bore sons who were the devil’s own. How did such a good-hearted (though human and sinful) king give place to such poor-hearted seed? More importantly, what evil seeds […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] By Dick Brogden Every year in Cairo, Egypt, we have a paintball war. Our church planting training team assembles on a surprisingly developed and diverse course to lovingly shoot at each other. I suppose the fact that I often get shot in the back must mean something, but […]
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] My wife Jennifer and I were at the Cairo airport. She had not felt well for a couple days and by the time we reached passport control, she was nauseous and dizzy. The line was long, winding back and forth between the short pylons, and consisted of Arabs, […]
