Three years ago, on behalf of the ministry, I started looking for tools—particularly sustainable technologies—that could help people grow food in challenging environments where food might otherwise not easily be…
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Charis Honored before the House of Representatives
In celebration of Charis Bible College’s twenty-fifth anniversary, U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn prepared and read an acknowledgement into the Congressional Record on the floor of the House of Representatives. “It’s…
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What’s in a Word?
You may be familiar with the wonderful Scriptures, Romans 10:14–5, which refer to people needing a preacher in order to hear God’s message of love and grace. All of this…
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A Fishy Tale
Some years ago, my wife, Lesley, and I were passing through the U.S. on a journey of faith after pastoring a church in the UK. The Lord had told us…
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Cultivate Good (God) Memories
It’s springtime! The grass is green, and flowers are blooming! It’s the most eagerly anticipated season for those with a green thumb. They’ve waited all winter to plant little seedlings…
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The Holy Spirit: Your Source of Comfort!
Saunas, hot tubs, pillows, naps, and mac & cheese—to many, these things elicit feelings of comfort. Our bodies long for comfort, especially after physical labor, such as the time my family and I…
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I Want to Be Just Like You!
Dinner time is approaching . . . rolling pin, flour, dough, tomato paste, toppings, kids scrambling to wash their hands . . . It’s pizza-making time! One of the activities…
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You ARE a Winner
The gun had fired, and I was running for my life. At least it felt that way. In reality, it was a pop gun, and I was running with about…
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How to Call “Good” Good
Did you know that there are people, perhaps many people, who call good evil and evil good (Is. 5:20)? How does that happen? I would venture to say that some…
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God’s Love: Unchanging, Unending, Unconditional!
“If you don’t play my game, I won’t be your friend anymore!” With a stormy temper, the seven-year-old next door marched up to my daughter and demanded that they play…
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