I have been reflecting on the many instances, during years of travel and of ministry, when Ron and I were given a “cup of cold water”. Of course the context within which I am thinking of this “cup of cold water” is the one where Jesus was instructing his disciples about how things work within […]
A. W. Tozer, one of Christendom’s most gifted word-craftsmen, defines a Christian as follows: A true Christian’s firsthand acquaintance with God saves him from the nervous scramble in which the world is engaged and which is popularly touted as being progress. A real Christian is an odd number. He feels supreme love for One he […]
Patricia and I wrote a musical in 1982 entitled PAID IN FULL (Tetelestai). In addition to English, it has been sung and published in Russian and Korean, and it has been our joy to experience it in both these languages. The Russian version has been performed in Moscow theaters and we had the wonderful privilege […]
by Patricia Who we understand God to be has enormous significance in our lives. How we picture what He is like will have profound implications upon how we view the world, how we see ourselves, and how we interpret what is going on around us. It is one of the most important things in all […]
Copies of Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival are on their way to many folks who have ordered them. While Ron and I have been busy these last several weeks with the final details of the book’s release, I have found myself reflecting on Manley’s walk of faith and his influence upon me. […]
CHANGE: This is a word that has been headlined a great deal over these past several months, especially in the context of the recent presidential election campaigns. Ironically, in a seeming contradiction to the meaning of the word, you might say that change is a “constant” factor as we go through life. From the moment […]
On December 21, 1725, a boy was born in London whose life would ultimately impact the world. I have been thinking of John Newton all day today, and the loving, pursuing God who rescued a drunken slave trader from the depths of sin and raised him up to become one of His choicest trophies of […]
Major W. Ian Thomas went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday, August 1. In our hearts we stop to salute him and to give thanks to the Lord for his life. Like so many, we were blessed and privileged to meet him and to be ministered to through his life and message. He […]