Imagine if none would perish! Imagine if every time we set out to reach a tribal group, a neighborhood, or someone at the work place, that we would have a “none would perish attitude”. We can cultivate a “none would perish attitude”, through praying, giving, going, and sending. As we do this God gives us […]

Time to get to put away the winter things and bring out our summer clothes! What a long, slow process a Pittsburgh spring can be. Summer is upon us and we are fully blessed to be enjoying the fellowship that brings with it. While Dan is in Thailand I always try and stay busy and […]

In the early days my custom was to read the Psalms and Proverbs on a daily basis. I learned that if I were to read one Proverb and five Psalms everyday, I could read through the entire book of Psalms and Proverbs in a month. And for the longest time, I did that. I received […]

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NAS Godspeed is an old spoken blessing that confers protection, provision and the peace of God on friends when the way ahead was not at all clear. […]

I have always been amazed by the story in the bible where Jesus asked His disciples to stay awake with Him, while He prayed in the garden, just before going the cross. He told them to watch and to pray so that they, too, would not fall into temptation. “The Spirit is willing but the […]

As the longer warmer days of summer stretch before us, I am reminded of the goodness of God. We are surrounded on every side by people who love us and care about us. Our families are nearer as we are based here. I have been able to once again drive out to South Bend, IN […]