Articles for Outreach & Missions

Abortion: The #1 Cause of Death in the World

I wonder what would happen if we viewed abortion the same way we view smoking or cancer. Would it remain the leading cause of death in the world if we ran public service campaigns to dissuade women from seeking abortions, as we do for smoking? Or if we spent billions of dollars on research to save lives, as we do with cancer?

3 Surprising Reasons to Love the Wrath of God

I know it sounds counterintuitive, but we should prize and treasure the wrath of God just as much as any other part of God’s character. Here are 3 reasons why.

Living in the Aftermath of Suicide

More than 42,000 people die by suicide every year in the U.S., and each one leaves behind on average six to 10 survivors—spouses, parents, children, other family and friends who are devastated by the loss.

Living With a Confident Expectation of the Goodness of God

As one who has received criticisms over the years, I want to share with you personally five perspectives that have helped me deal with them. To be transparent, I don’t always focus on these perspectives. But, when I do, I find God working in me in a redemptive way.

Meet Generation…Alpha

Generation Alpha, arguably too early to name and too early to designate, are those born beginning in 2010 (the same year Apple debuted the iPad).

What I Learned When My Position Was Mocked – Mike Leake

It was my favorite class. At least for the first half of the semester. I loved the passion with which the professor destroyed the...

2 Reasons Christian Leaders Can Take Risks (More Than Other Leaders Can)

I have often challenged leaders to be find seasons of being overwhelmed because you will only grow if you are overwhelmed and take risks—risks of taking on more responsibility or chasing after a big goal.

Why Christian Movies Are So Terrible

Why does it seem like the only good "Christian movies" are the ones made by the world's artists with Christian themes ("The Passion of the Christ," "Silence," etc.)?