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 proclaim good news to the poor, bring liberty to captives, heal the...
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A Simple Solution to Stress
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 to answer. Perhaps you’re having a similar experience now. How could...
A Prayer to Help Missionaries Apprentice to Jesus
I (Bill) was terrified the first time I was asked to be the keynote speaker at a ministry conference. Of course, I was excited at first. But then I started thinking about it… They probably only asked me because somebody had to cancel. I'm not equipped to speak to...
How Do You Become More Like Jesus? Spiritual Disciplines Can Help.
You long to look more like Jesus. You pray for more of his heart. You desire to reflect his nature while serving as a missionary. But the question still remains… How do I actually become more like Christ? The truth is that all of us are constantly being formed into...
Feeling Dry in Missions? Here’s How You Can Feel Your Faith
Christopher was taught that being anxious is a sin. Many of us learned the same thing in our churches or families growing up. This misguided theology is sometimes preached directly from the pulpit. This belief could also stem from being raised in a home where...
Missionaries, Come Experience Jesus Through the Stations of the Cross
Are you surprised that Holy Week is almost here? The days leading up to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday are usually when Christians prepare their hearts to experience Jesus more deeply. But let's be honest. This season often feels like a gust of wind that's here...
Hearing God for Your Life and Ministry
Does hearing God ever feel like pressure? All of us desire to hear from God and be led by his Spirit. Learning to listen and sense Jesus' presence with us is important to our relationship. Plus we often need his direction and help for significant life and ministry...
3 Steps to Greater Intimacy With God
Do you have a game plan for intimacy with Jesus? It's easy to become distracted — especially during the era of "more." The messaging of culture seems to bait our eyes in every direction except the sufficiency of real, simple, and meaningful intimacy with Christ. ...
Spiritual Warfare Doesn’t Have to Creep You Out
Spiritual warfare can be a dicey and controversial topic for many people. As missionaries, we have varying degrees of comfort and discomfort when it comes to discussing the unseen battles we face. Some of us embrace it passionately and are ready to charge right in!...













