JOSEPH: A BURDENED LIFE

JOSEPH: A BURDENED LIFE

This blog has been contributed by a tentmaker in the Middle East. Every year in December I re-study the Christmas story. Every year, the LORD shows me something in greater depth than I have ever seen it before, and it never disappoints. This year, I received deeper...
WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR KIDS?

WHAT ARE WE TEACHING OUR KIDS?

This post is contributed by a B4T worker in the Middle East. This morning I was reading Proverbs 11, as part of my every summer study of the book. As always, different verses stick out to me each time I go through this precious gem of a book. Riches do not profit in...
THE SURVEY SAYS … (Part 4)

THE SURVEY SAYS … (Part 4)

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. You’re braver than you believe and stronger and smarter than you think – Winnie the Pooh. We are continuing the series based upon my research of 15 years ago. Factors in the background, education, training, motivation, life,...
I DON’T CARE IF YOU ARE HAPPY

I DON’T CARE IF YOU ARE HAPPY

The following is taken from a paper a friend gave me. It is written by Bart Compolo, and is worth giving it a second thought. Happiness and the Beatitudes Note that I don’t care if you are happy. Why? We live in a radically un-Christian society, with a value...
NEW WINESKINS

NEW WINESKINS

My father was one of the first to study marketing as a college major and by his retirement, he was known as a marketing innovator. He often said, “Marketing drives sales. Understand your market first, then go sell.” With any product or service, we need to find out...
OBEDIENCE OR RESULTS?

OBEDIENCE OR RESULTS?

A man was sleeping one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against the rock with...