It’s Our Turn
Remember back in the days before dishwashers, when after a family meal, an argument would sometimes develop about whose turn it was to do the dishes or carry out the garbage? I don’t know why but it seemed to my … Read More
Got a Retirement Plan?
This isn’t a pitch for your retirement saving but rather a plea for those unreached by the Gospel. My friend is a Bible translator. This week she phoned me from an Asian country with news about her work that focuses … Read More
Get Inspired
People often ask me why I get involved in foreign missions. I’m sometimes asked, “Isn’t there enough to do here in the US without traveling around the world?” My response is not what you may want to hear—but it’s … Read More
Making a living … and making disciples!
I remember the days before retirement … when your feet hit the floor you were off to the rat race … well that’s how it felt sometimes. Earning a living is not easy—it wasn’t then and it isn’t now. Still, … Read More
You were born in Bethlehem?
“Where where you born? It’s a question I ask international students frequently and sometimes I’m surprised at their answers. However, when I asked this question of a clerk, while shopping with my Nigerian friend in a large department store near Flint, the … Read More
Are you ready to get your hands & feet dirty?
Last Sunday, Pastor reminded us that following Jesus sometimes means we get our hands and our feet dirty. Pastor spoke about the volunteer who had a panic attack in the middle of the Guatemalan garbage dump. A local man gave … Read More
Counting the Cost
Have you ever hired a contractor to do a job for you? You describe what you want done and the contractor asks, “How many bricks will you need for this project?” You explain you’re not sure but probably not more … Read More
On your mark, get set, GO and make disciples…..me?
Yes, you and I are called to go and make disciples but sometimes we are content to live our lives in our cozy and safe circle of friends. Still, our Good Shepherd is calling us—to come out of our cramped … Read More
One more thing, please
One more thing….please! Our congregation has served at My Brothers’ Keeper, (MBK) in Flint for several years—donating food, cooking and serving dinner and donating warm clothing. Most importantly we’ve been sharing the Gospel with them. Now, we’re asking YOU to … Read More