My Stories – As I heard of another loved one passing into eternity, I am again reminded this life will eventually come to an end. It happened on the anniversary of my mother’s passing, so I was already thinking along those lines. The loss of Willie is close to home because he was about my

Not Your Son! GOD, I need you to do something! I tried to follow your law, but I keep failing! You’ve been merciful, but how can I ever serve you when I can’t keep your commandments? You reward the righteous, but my “righteousness is as filthy rags” (Isa. 64:6). How can I hope to stand

Without You – This is the first day of Susan’s vacation. She wanted to take a train trip to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and we live in Beijing. We don’t speak Chinese, and I suggested she take someone who speaks Chinese with her. Susan took me up on the offer and our Pastor’s

Moved to Action – For the last few days, the lead news story has been the murder of the Jordanian pilot. Known for their brutality and stage-managed executions, terrorists shocked the world again. Whether it was meant to frighten their enemies or to recruit new fighters, they drew everyone’s attention. This kind of brutality isn’t

I Am Not Enough – I grew up in an unstable family environment. My early days were marked by frequent moves because of my mother’s illness and my dad frequently changing jobs. The constant moving meant I didn’t make long-term friends; we didn’t feel like part of a community; and never had a place to