Changing missions is tough, yet I am convinced in the Lord, if we do not strive to make changes, hundreds of thousands are doomed to hell without Jesus. Yes, it can be discouraging. Remember the prophets in the OT and the Apostles in Acts also had very tough...
Some interns just returned from spending two days with a missionary family working nearby. As part of our training we attempt to expose interns to a variety of works and organizations. When asked, What is this family doing? the interns remarked, “We are not...
I have studied the concepts of risk and faith for several years. I have come to the conclusion that as a Christian, risk and faith are the same thing. I conclude this in that everything I do must be done in faith. Paul clarifies, Whatever you do, work heartily, as...
I am headed for the BAM Think Tank in Thailand next week and I note that in at least one paper there is reference to the four bottom lines of BAM; economic, environment, social and spiritual. These all can be good, godly and helpful. Each is to be encouraged. But...
Last month I was in Tijuana. The city seemed to be thriving, but my hosts clarified that the crime is real (all three of them had had their cars stolen and homes broken into). I wondered aloud what impact the church was having on all this that led into a good...
I received an email this week from a B4T worker who writes. I am a bit discouraged. My partner in the business (they are just getting started) quit today. He says doing business is just too hard. He prefers to use the traditional approach despite its drawbacks. ...
There are few closed doors to doing business. The opportunities are as wide as a man's ingenuity, as deep as his character, and as high as his faith in God.
