[Note: reposted from 12/27/07] I must admit I wasn’t thrilled when Jan called from the U.S. to tell me the airport was closed due to the weather. I would be at least a day late getting home after a one-week mission trip that had drained me emotionally. I had two options. #1–The airline would fly …
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Spectacular Sunday
Yesterday exceeded fondest expectations. The 75th Anniversary Celebration at Plymouth was indeed special–renewing friendships, making new friends in Christ, sharing common faith. There were 327 present for the morning assembly, plus a few workers at the park preparing details for the noon picnic. The time was too short and the picnic was accentuated with raindrops. …
What do you see?
I received another response to our mission report, from a member of a church where I formerly preached. “Hi Bob and Jan, What an interesting life the two of you have in your mission work….the scenery is beautiful and reading your report reminds me of reading the Apostle Paul’s letters. No wonder you have always …
Heroes
Who are the heroes in our culture? Some see sports figures as heroes. Others prefer to point to people like firefighters, disaster relief workers and military personnel. We appreciate people who do not hesitate to help others, no matter the personal cost. Who are your heroes? You would probably add to the above list by …
Missions: How?
How is mission work to be done? What is God’s plan for taking the gospel into all the world. First, the gospel goes forth through those who are “sent.” The Antioch church sent forth Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:1-3). Throughout the centuries, the church has sent forth missionaries with the Gospel message. Jesus sent his …
Missions: Why?
Why missions? Why should the church be involved in taking the gospel into all the world? Why should Christians be concerned about mission work? God’s people are called to mission concern and involvement by four “calls.” First, consider the call from above. God desires the salvation of all people (1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9). …
The Power of the Gospel
While I was in Peru, I received several messages from Guatemala concerning the progress of the gospel in the beginning of a new congregation. Because the news is so encouraging and provides continuing evidence of the power of the “Good News,” I share a little of the story today. Late in 2012, two families who …
Iglesias de Cristo: Seminar and Regional Fellowship
Attendance was higher last night, especially when one considers that it was a rainy, cold spring evening when it would have been easier to stay home. Seeing brothers and sisters with the desire to be fed spiritually, to learn more about the word of God, and to grow in grace and knowledge is a great …
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Seminar: Iglesias de Cristo, Tulsa
Last night was the first night of the seminar. The theme is “The Great ‘I Am’” based on the text of the early chapters of Exodus. The goal is to develop a clearer understanding of the nature of God as the foundation for developing spiritual maturity, greater commitment, and consecrated lives. We continue tonight at …
One Measures What Matters
Among the most important things a church does: it learns who it is, and it learns what is God’s purpose for the church. Leaders must work constantly to focus the identity of the church. It is the responsibility of leaders to remind the church of its purpose. Jan and I were in Fort Gibson Sunday, …