Becoming a student of the world
“Mission trip” is a phrase that brings excitement, adventure, passion and sometimes fear of the unknown. I was feeling all of those emotions when...
The law of redemptive physics
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Matterhorn Bobsleds. Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Mad Tea Party. And my personal favorite, Space Mountain.
Those of...
Mission defined
I was excited and hopeful about what God wanted to say to the 240 Mennonite Brethren leaders from 36 countries who attended the March...
Globalization changes the face of local, global missions
When they walked into the public library I was visiting in St. Paul, Minnesota, the two young Mormon missionaries were impossible to miss. Their...
This is my story
When we become followers of Jesus we begin a great journey of discipleship, the process of becoming more like Jesus. Jesus came on mission...
Take notice, take interest
Evangelism. It’s a big word with some scary implications. One of those connotations for me is the word “witnessing,” an even more daunting concept....
Loving our neighbors in Ukraine
Participating in mission trips has been a core family value for us since early in our marriage. Our family has been on five mission...
Living a Spirit-filled life
It was a cold, winter Saturday in British Columbia, Canada. I was 12 years old, and my family was out for the day. I...