Do you long to see more of the Spirit of Jesus at work on the mission field? Imagine what outreach, evangelism, and discipleship would look like if the Spirit of the Lord was upon your endeavors to...
Have you ever attempted to "do nothing" with Jesus? It could feel irresponsible to spend time this way. Doing a Bible study or reading a theology book might seem more productive. This is not to...
All of us want to know God's will for us. This is especially true when there are big life decisions to make. Should I leave my job or look for another one? Is this new car a wise purchase? How...
When it comes to missionary fundraising, there is no shortage of opinions. Some people swear by the direct ask. Others lean toward a more “faith-driven” (I put faith-driven in quotes because both...
“Bless you, Akinamawachu!” is something you might hear yelled at our house when someone sneezes. Who is Akinamawachu, or what does that mean, you might ask? I don’t know. It’s no one and it doesn’t...
You love Jesus with all your heart. You make great sacrifices to serve him on the mission field. You do your best to care for others and lead them with the compassion of Christ. But do you ever...
I had a coworker I adored, but I was deeply intimidated by her. She had been on the field a decade longer than I had and was woven into the fabric of the organization in a way I both admired and...
If you only had one word to describe Jesus, which one would you choose? Dallas Willard once asked me (Bill) this question when we met in his office at USC. I had a difficult time finding the words...
“Remember the time we had 32 people staying at the house and it rained and we had mudslides and the entire city of ten million people lost water for three days? We were one day away from having to...
Playing football in high school taught me (Bill) to ignore injuries, push through pain, and succeed no matter what the cost. I certainly didn't share my feelings with others — afraid this would come...
I’m a spiritual director, a former pastor, and a life and leadership coach. I should know better. But knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. Especially when it comes to yourself. When...
Do you ever feel misunderstood by others? Let's be honest — most people haven't experienced the spiritual and emotional challenges of serving God as a missionary like you. This is not to...
