Why I’ve Been Weeping Over the Death of George Verwer
I knew George was dying. I still hoped to see him in person on my trip through London in late April. I knew it was his time, but that was OK – my visit would be a holy celebration of a life lived for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A reason to rejoice, not weep.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Reconciliation: The Kingdom Antidote to Violence
Surely there are few things if any that are more important in this world than to establish and maintain peace. This can only be done in Nigeria if we break the cycle of violence and poverty. Although I am the director of the Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies at the University of Jos, the area of peacemaking is not a part of my professional training and expertise. Therefore, I am not an expert on things like violence, terrorism or banditry.
Read MoreHelping Without Hurting in Africa
Reviewed by Bob Bagley, currently the associate executive director of Global Partners with whom he has served in a variety of roles in Africa for over three decades. Originally published in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, a Missio Nexus Publication. Reposted with permission. Africa has a long history of receiving agencies coming from the western world with well-intentioned ministries…
Read MoreThe Faithfulness of the Brokenhearted
I received a call a few weeks ago from a friend…His call turned a down day into a day that I will think about for the rest of my life as a day of wonder and encouragement. I think this story can do the same for you – turn discouragement into hope.
Read MoreThe Bible Breakdown
One of the most common beliefs of atheists or those who reject Christianity is that the Bible is “fake” or “unreliable.” They have never experienced the Bible for what it truly is. These people do not understand the process of how the Bible was written, compiled, and passed down.
Read MoreRoots
The world has become indifferent to the African roots of Christianity. The amount of education about the most influential people, places, and beliefs of Christianity often does not include the role that Africa has played and continues to play in the religion.
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