Has God forgotten his people, Israel? Paul gives the answer in Romans by connecting us to a story from the days of Elijah.

What do you learn about your home country by living in another land? A lot--the good, the bad, and even the great.

God longs to make himself known to us as Father. He does this through his Son. In faith, we become part of the magnificent house he is building. The house in which he will dwell for eternity with his people. Are you part of this building project?

Why is life still so hard after choosing to follow Jesus? Why doesn't he take care of all my troubles? Perhaps because we have lessons yet to learn.

What does a tree have to do with a curse? What does a curse have to do with us? The One who hung on the tree for us takes care of both.

Do you feel guilty when you take a vacation from ministry? You shouldn't. Missionaries need time off too.

The One who came would speak the words of God. Would we listen? We should.

As hard as the world may try, we cannot go on thinking everything is rosy and God will not punish those who choose evil. We have glimpses of his wrath today. The question is: Will they wake us up?

What keeps temptations at bay? Letting others know that you worship the Lord God and serve him alone.

Some reflections on the week we left the mission field fifteen years ago.