Foundational Missions

December 29, 2009April 25, 2011

resisting the tide

Have you noticed how the spirit of the age seeks to invade our hearts, our lives?

I have heard this in the past, and I am beginning to see it, that the real fight in this realm is between Satan and God's people. All the rest of the self important activity is flowing into the Abyss. And the tide of evil rises.

The whole world lies in the power of the evil one – all those who are not in Christ. At the same time, many who are in Christ are giving the evil one advantage. We must be careful not to do this. Give us wisdom to avoid this trap Lord. Continue reading “resisting the tide”

December 27, 2009April 25, 2011

As Time Turns to History

Few thoughts for coming year… more to come later.

As we approach ultimate times, things are going to begin to move at a quicker pace… It's is somewhat like when water flows down a river and approaches rocks. The water has to speed up to get over the rocks, causing “rapids”. We are approaching the rapid movement of time.

I expect the cost of obedience to go up. Continue reading “As Time Turns to History”

December 19, 2009

The Claim of the Kingdom

Have you ever considered what the claim of the Kingdom is upon the lives of believers? We may be more familiar with our claims that are aimed at the Kingdom (i.e., no more tears, reunion with family members and loved ones, etc.). But what about the Kingdom's claim upon us as it's citizens? This can also be thought of in present terms.

I want to encourage you to think of the claim of the Kingdom upon you over the next several days.

I welcome your feedback or thoughts, as your view is helpful!

December 14, 2009April 25, 2011

the emerging 12/14/2009

I recently observed something that came as a surprise to me about the emerging generation. As a part of a team that trains for short term international missions, I had designed an event that was tiring, difficult, challenging, team-focused, and intended to be generally miserable. Events like this should help people pull together as a team and become a unit, instead of just a collection of individuals. Common objectives in an adverse environment is the stuff that molds us together, helps us see each other as we are, and not by the facades that are common. With this in mind, I had revved up the planning to make the event, not impossible, but hard.

We were taking the students in teams of roughly ten, so that we could isolate the activity's focus and no one would get lost in a crowd. That part worked well. Really it all worked well. The students came together and helped each other, pulling each other along and not leaving anyone behind when weaknesses became a clear liability to the stronger members. They pulled together. They overcame the adversity. They championed the challenge. Continue reading “the emerging 12/14/2009”