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...
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...
You can be an online missionary
It was 10:30 on a Tuesday morning and I’d just sent a batch of emails to pastors about an upcoming prayer meeting. My coffee...
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...
Real simple sharing
It was late, and I had a 45-minute drive ahead of me. I was already groggy, and so I pulled into a Get ‘n...
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...