The COVID pandemic provides both limits and great opportunities. We may be stuck at home, but everyone is going digital! This week I finished the online Cru training on Core Doctrine. The last module was on the Great Commission, the command of Jesus to go to all the nations and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). Then, … Continue reading How to Get Started in Digital Missions
Isaiah’s Call: Isaiah 6, Part 5
Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Again, Isaiah responds appropriately to God. Previously confronted with his sinfulness in the face of the Holy God, now Isaiah is given a call to action. … Continue reading Isaiah’s Call: Isaiah 6, Part 5
Resurrection: Miracle or Myth? The Burden of Proof
What is the proper burden of proof? What should be the burden of proof when evaluating the evidence? Legal standards vary with the seriousness of the issue: preponderance of the evidence, clear and convincing evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, or as some would like it – beyond even a shadow of a doubt. A few … Continue reading Resurrection: Miracle or Myth? The Burden of Proof
Home for the Holidays – The Journey
Serendipity – A happy accident or surprise not searched for. Have you ever experienced what seemed to be an unfortunate event and found that God worked out the circumstances for good? In September, when I booked my flight home to Seattle, I wanted to go through Dallas to avoid potential problems with winter weather. So … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – The Journey