In the year 2045, when my grandchildren ask me about the year 2020, I will look around quickly, close the blinds, and say, “that is the year of which we do not speak!” It has…
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Global Missions: A Pilgrimage, not a “World Race”
During recent years I have witnessed several young adults (usually recent college graduates) embark on a journey called “The World Race” which the organization self-describes as an “11 country, 11-month mission trip to share the…
What God Is Not
When I was in seminary, I received a book from friends who later served as missionaries in Africa. The title itself spoke to me: God Is No Fool. Wow. Let’s say this appeared on a quiz…
Walking on Water
For as long as I can remember, I have been terrified of water. Sometimes I blame my fear on nearly drowning as a child, other times, I claim it stems from my inability to tread…
It Takes a Village
Life is hard, busy, and fill in the blank with whatever word you feel best describes it for you right now. Along with whatever it is, we as students are told to, “Go make the…
Spring Break Travels 2018
One of the gifts of the academic calendar is the opportunity to be stewards of the “big breaks” for missional and academic experiences. I pray students will “tithe” the eleven breaks that come with a…
A Broken & Humbled Heart
When I visited UMHB for the first time in 2012, college was not even on my mind. My older sister was moving into Remschel Hall and was beginning to study to become a nurse. Bawcom…
Go and Sin No More
The Gospels detail Jesus’ encounters with hundreds of different people. He instructs tremendous crowds, debates with scholarly religious leaders, and is even presented before powerful political rulers. He heals the sick, forgives the sinner, and…
Fireproof Faith
October 26, 2017. My mother’s home, which she shares with my stepdad and two brothers, went up in flames. One of my dogs made it out, but my 11-year-old mutt Killey died in the fire….
