The Significance of Buildings is their Story

The Significance of Buildings is their Story

Our world was aghast this week when Notre Dame in Paris was heavily damaged in a fire. Many people have posted pictures of past visits, thankful they could see it before this happened. Our own family was there in 1992, when we visited friends in France. Already, there...
Transition. Year 5

Transition. Year 5

I’ve been told that for every four years you live overseas, it takes one year to adjust when you move back to your passport culture. Having served in East Africa for 26 years, that means 6 ½ years for Connie and I to make that transition. Having moved back in April,...
The Prosperity Test

The Prosperity Test

We are in the midst of 4 Connection Pointe teams going out between Feb 20 – Apr 20 India Turkey Roseland (Ms Pearl) Kenya All of these places have significant challenges of poverty, with several having the added test of persecution because of being a Christian. But...
Theology vs Real Life in India

Theology vs Real Life in India

We returned from India March 3. Great trip. Always good to be with believers on their turf in their home country. Always inspiring and humbling to hear their stories. As expected, my teaching on theology of suffering paled in comparison to the suffering we learned...
Theology of Suffering (Part 4)

Theology of Suffering (Part 4)

God provides the will and supplies for going well through suffering. Have you ever wondered how you would handle a persecutor threatening your life, or a time of deep despair when all hope was lost? I have. I do not know how I would respond, but I know there are...