Articles for Outreach & Missions

The Uniqueness of Christian Suffering

This is an element of suffering that the unrighteous simply cannot experience, for this unique suffering is afforded only to the righteous in Christ. #suffering

Permanent Resettlement Not a Reality for 99 Percent of Refugees

Last year, 107,800 refugees were resettled. Millions are still waiting, and the average time it takes refugees to be resettled is between 17 and 18 years. However, the reality is that 99% of refugees will remain permanently displaced.

Who Would Have Thought Postcards Would Survive the Pandemic?

Many have also relearned the value of some non-digital tools of the past that along with these new tools will most likely last longer than the pandemic. For me and for many others one non-digital tool is postcards.

Your Church Needs a Parking Lot Ministry (No Really, It’s Awesome!)

What would happen if your church put greeters in the parking lot instead of at the church doors?

Are You Supposed to Distrust Yourself?

I was taught to distrust myself. After all, the heart is deceitful and wicked. For years, I second-guessed my every thought, feeling, or inkling. It felt wrong to listen to—let alone trust—my own instincts.

I Sacrificed More by Leaving the Mission Field

How can people say they sacrificed more by leaving the mission field than by going in the first place? After all, missionaries give up job with more lucrative salaries and benefits. They leave loved ones and miss out of holidays, major family events, and the like. Of course, they will face various minor or major hardships once they arrive in their place of service.

Does Blind Obedience Mean You Have More Faith?

Does Blind Obedience Mean You Have More Faith? SO, not thinking about faith doesn’t mean you have more faith. AND, It is OK to be a thoughtful Christian, and a faithful Christian at the same time.

Nobody Is Too Broken for the Grace of Jesus

This false ideology that a human can be too broken for the all-consuming grace of our Lord and Savior is incorrect.