The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure
Marika paused the worship team for a few moments: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field,” she said. “He wanted it so much that he [...]
The Merry Wanderer
Jews call Abraham “the wanderer.” He and Sarah left home and family to pursue God’s promises: a land of their own and an uncountable family (Genesis 13:16; 17:5). More than [...]
The Father is leading us forward
“Our eyes have seen your salvation which you’ve prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke [...]
Christmas Card From Bruce & Lauren
✔️ Turkey & Fixin’s ✔️Egg Nog ✔️Christmas orange in the toe of our stockings ✔️ Family & Friends ✔️ Twinkle [...]
A season of firsts
What a hot and wonderful summer we had! The end of June found us in a RAN (restricted access nation) helping our kids* move to a new region. This was our most challenging cultural experience. [...]
Why We’re Mission Mobilizers
Preaching: I shared in 4 French churches, one of which is being replanted after a painful split that left the 100-year-old building standing empty for 12 years. On an encouraging note, many of [...]
France in April
I landed in Paris on April 7 and hopped straight onto a train for the north, where I was speaking that evening. Jet lag! My speaking engagements: April 7: Eglise Evangélique (Henin [...]
The Lungren Files
“Run in such a way as to win your prize! Athletes follow strict training to win crowns that don’t last, but we do it to win crowns that will last forever. So don’t run [...]
So, what exactly do we mean when we say “God’s Mission?”
If we want to define the mission that God assigned to His Church, we really need to identify what His mission is first. Our mission will then be a more accurate reflection of His own. I see [...]
