I have been thinking about and anticipating today since last Wednesday evening’s Bible class. The conversation during the class and afterward, and the sweet fellowship we enjoyed as we lingered together to laugh and love, whetted my appetite for sharing time with the spiritual family. Today is the day we meet. Together we will come …
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Saturday “Newness”
My word for today: New! Life is new today! Each day is a new gift from God, a day never before seen or experienced, with new opportunities, new challenges, new abundance, and new evidences of God’s presence and power. Today life is new because Jan and I are in our new house in Tulsa. Our …
2012 Reflections–9 months and counting!
This past Sunday evening, I had the privilege of presenting a mission report, a summary my 2012 mission and ministry activity, at the Main and Oklahoma church. It was a special blessing to return to this church that has been so much a part of our lives and our work in ministry and missions over …
Moving Day!
Those who check by this blog regularly have probably noted that there have been fewer postings over the past few weeks. Sometimes changes in the number of postings is due to my travels for ministry and missions obligations. In the most recent few weeks, the explanation is that today is moving day. August 15 to …
Church Infrastructure
Many churches fail to reach their full potential because of a lack of sufficient or workable infrastructure. Infrastructure is not a word used frequently to describe churches. Think we me about the applications. Infrastructure refers to the basic structures and facilities (generally physical or organizational) needed for operation of an enterprise or society. How does …
Renewing Fellowship in Christ
Yesterday was a special day because I spent much of the day of the campus of Oklahoma Christian University. The specific occasion was the resumption of the monthly ministry luncheons on campus, but I had also scheduled several appointments for the day. The opportunity to chat with colleagues, greet dear friends in ministry and in …
Missions: Time for a Changing Role
For at least 10 years, I have been writing about the changing role of the U.S. church in missions. Dan Bouchelle, president of Missions Resource Network, echoed this reality in a summer 2012 newsletter, “…we have been convinced for some time that the era of American dominance of global kingdom work is drawing down, and …
A “Connected” Week
During this very busy week of packing and working through details of our upcoming move, God has reminded me regularly of my kingdom connections…. Warm words and shared precious memories on Sunday. A thoughtful note received that simply said, “We miss you at Edmond.” A quick stop by the church office with Jan to share …
It’s Sunday Again: My Family
Today I will be with my local church family again–I have been away on missionary travels for the last three weeks. I have enjoyed the time with hundreds of brothers and sisters in Ecuador and Colombia, but I have missed my time with the local church family, and I am anticipating the joy and celebration …