Power Encounters are Real in the US
Yesterday I was reviewing a new book on power encounters with spiritual forces. This is still a normal reality in Africa, part of everyday spiritual life in most churches. These seem foreign to many of us in the United States. It is almost another world, to us, one we only see in the Bible when we see Jesus cast out a demon. It is easy to look for an over-spiritualized lesson about the character of Jesus while we put the dramatic or the miraculous power encounter aside. After all, we likely have never seen this in our own lives. This morning my Bible reading is in Acts 13, and I have to say to myself, “Not so fast.”
Read MoreGod Loves to Use African Leaders!
Which biblical leaders do your kids admire? Maybe Moses or Paul? Perhaps King David or Joseph? There’s definitely no shortage of strong leaders in the Bible; God has gifted many people throughout history with skill in leadership and raised them up to accomplish incredible things. But did you know that some of the great leaders in the Bible are Africans?
Read MoreThis is the key to your life
It’s not unusual for people like us to look for the key to a meaningful life.
There was an old man who, after a long, eventful life, had earned enough respect from the people he led to tell them, “This is the key to your life.” The key was simple and straightforward, and it is the focus of this reflection.
Read MoreAfrica’s Bountiful Harvest
Christianity was already spreading in Africa within a few years after Jesus’ resurrection. It was the home of many of the early church fathers. Recently, over the past century, we have seen a bountiful harvest of Christian believers, probably the greatest church growth in Christian history. This church growth is reshaping African societies. Wow!
Read MoreLeading the Next Generation Leadership Summit(NGLS)
The summit almost didn’t happen. The leadership team’s car broke down. A torrential downpour turned roads into a muddy morass. Attendees faced long and difficult journeys. But by the grace of God, 200 pastors from Nigeria’s Ekiti State received a great blessing from Anchor International Outreach ministry.
Read MoreBuilding Vital Partnerships
It started in a coffee shop somewhere in Wheaton. Across the table sat two gentlemen whom we later learnt were father and son. After the pleasantries, the younger gentleman, in a typical American style said, “let’s get to the point.” Fine, we said. “What about a study Bible for Africa?” He asked. “Not again!”, I quietly said to myself – “another American project for Africa”.
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