Maybe it sounds like a strange question but was Jesus’s suffering really enough or do we need to add something to it? In  this episode of “Now Is the Time” I talk about self-crucifixion and self-flagellation. I also share with you news from Ukraine. iTunes or Stitcher make getting this podcast on your mobile device super easy. Every year Continue Reading

Misconceptions and false expectations about ministry can disappoint and discourage us. In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I talk about some common misconceptions about the ministry that I have often come across. I also share with you some key ministry plans for this month. iTunes or Stitcher make getting this podcast on your mobile device super easy. Continue Reading

We live in Ukraine and some people think that’s not a good idea, it could be dangerous or at the very least inconvenient. Maybe they’re right. Even before we left for Ukraine nearly 8 years ago some people thought it wasn’t the smartest move. In this episode of “Now Is the Time” Christina and I Continue Reading

Can there be peace in Ukraine after the latest ceasefire deal has completely crumbled? In this week’s episode of “Now Is the Time” I share with you how things have gone from bad to worse in Eastern Ukraine. I also share with you a story of people finding peace right in the middle of the Continue Reading

Jesus is God, he knew everything that would happen, did that make his life and ministry easier than you have it? That’s just one of several questions I answer in this week’s episode of “Now Is the Time.” Are You A Holy Person? What do you think of when you hear the word “holy?” For Continue Reading

Let’s get one thing straight, if you’re a missionary and you have kids, then furlough is anything but a vacation! On this episode of “Now Is the Time” I talk to one of the best missionary wives every (in my opinion!) Christina tells you what it’s really like to haul five kids half way around the Continue Reading

Burnout is far too common in missionaries and those who have given their lives to serving others. In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I talk with Dr. Stan Haegert who is both a missionary and a burnout survivor. You’ll appreciate hearing his story as a mission Doctor in The Gambia. He talks about Continue Reading

It’s only the second day of the year and we’ve already wasted a lot of it! Want proof? Just look at how full you’re trash bin is! In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I’m talking about what you and I can do in order to not waste this new year! Piles of Waste Just Continue Reading

You know that task that you’ve been putting off forever, the one that is lurking in the shadows of your life and making you feel guilty for not doing it? If you’re human then you know what I’m talking about. You probably just read the sentence above and at least one or two overdue tasks Continue Reading

Let’s face it, bucket lists aren’t something you can find in the Bible… or are they? In this episode of “Now Is The Time” I talk about the problem with bucket lists and I give you a Biblical alternative. I also share with you some encouraging news after a busy week of ministry. Three Problems Continue Reading