Last Friday I went with a group of pastors to check on two of the New Life Mission churches on the other side of Goroka. Two of the leaders in this area had a relational problem that was preventing them from having common fellowship. These men were both pastors and had temporarily stepped down from … More “Mi stik bilong yu”
Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to not only guard the good deposit, but to entrust it to faithful men who could teach others. … More “Entrust [the gospel] to faithful men who will be able to teach others also”
“What do you think about divorce and remarriage? Is this a good thing or not?” This was the start of a conversation about divorce and polygamy in the Papua New Guinea church. This young pastor, Abel, wanted to stori about how to handle situations like this in his church. I am grossly under qualified to … More Fifteen Pieces Of Silver, Five Bushels Of Barley, and a Measure Of Wine
I dropped Dr. Eddie Johnston off at the airport this morning for his flight back to Philadelphia after a week of teaching us Old Testament Prophets and Poetry. This is the second week of classes he has taught at the Center for Pioneer Church Planting. The first time he came down he taught Genesis through Joshua. … More Looking Forward to the Day
This weekend I started reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien to Sam, Olivia, and Everett. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit in question, is drafted into an adventure by Gandolf the wizard. After a month on the trail, sloshing down muddy trails Bilbo says, “I wish I was at home in my nice hole by the fire, … More The Hobbit, John Newton, and Romans 8
“Measure God’s love for you by how much of Himself He reveals to you.” – John Piper When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick John 11 says that He loved them and then He stayed where He was for two more days. He didn’t set out for Bethany until He knew that Lazarus was dead. … More He Loved Them
