Our 2015-03 Newsletter is now online. It’s been a busy month for everyone. I’ve spent almost 20 days away from home in the last month, which has been a challenge for everyone. I’m looking forward to spending more time at home in…
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I have come across some good dramatizations of the bible for those who may be learning reading or visually impaired. These are of the English Standard Version of the Bible. One can be found at Faith Comes by Hearing, and here…
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A bible study on Romans 6, considering our sanctified life in light of our baptism.
A five-week presentation on sharing your faith.
February 21 to March 3 (plus a bonus day in New York) I attended orientation for new missionaries to the Latin America and Caribbean region. It was held at a retreat center in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. New…
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My longer Prezi on science and Scripture, portions of which I’ve used at the LCMS National Youth Gathering in 2013, at Higher Things youth retreats, and at various creation camps. A slightly shorter version of the presentation, with a better explanation of…
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Our February 2015 newsletter is now available: 2015-02 Newsletter. You can subscribe to our newsletter or view past newsletters on our news page. This last month I’ve been writing weekly devotions for the missionaries in the field; had meetings in Fort Wayne and Houston; continued…
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2 Corinthians 3:18-4:6 “I just can’t go on.” Ever find yourself muttering those words, or even crying them out? It might surprise you that pastors and missionaries aren’t immune from that kind of thought. There are times when nothing seems to go…
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Q: President Obama argued that, just as Islam is used by some to promote violence and injustice, so has Christianity. Is he right? A: At the 2015 National Prayer Breakfast (can you eat prayers for breakfast?), President Obama opined that… during…
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Last night, gathering with friends from Memorial in Houston, artist Tom Dubois came by and gifted Deb and me with one of his beautiful new works. The gifts of the Father by the Spirit through the Son come to us…
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