Category Archives: Missions/Missional

THE PRACTICALITY OF SOUND SCHOLARSHIP

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If you ever wondered about the impact of a scholar, read this truly arresting and encouraging article:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/january-february/world-missionaries-made.html

A SHORT, WELL-LIVED LIFE!

Ronnie blessed our family with his compelling “history of redemption” which you can see in the second link below.

May God use Ronnie’s life and death to be a continuing witness of the greatness, joy, and wisdom of living for Jesus Christ alone.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/05/21770272-very-much-loved-american-teacher-ronnie-smith-slain-in-benghazi

http://www.historyofredemption.org/

http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/when-we-send-a-person-to-his-death

TORTURED FOR CHRIST

What if he had never memorized Scripture?!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_1j5FXC2Aw#t=39

A NEW LEGALISM?

Francis Chan and David Platt have written wildly popular books which call Christians to a more “radical” commitment. Both want to challenge the consumer mentality of America, including us Christians. It is a needed exhortation, but have they forgotten an important theme in Scripture in this call to forsake all for Jesus? Anthony Bradley of the King’s College thinks they have.

Bradley kicked off a firestorm when he called into question the misplaced zeal of Francis Chan and David Platt. There is a lot to consider on this issue and this interview may be a good place to begin:

http://www.moodyradio.org/brd_ProgramDetail.aspx?id=114178