The Pencil Dipped in Fire

“Oh! For eloquence to plead the cause of China; for a pencil dipped in fire to paint the condition of this people!” — Hudson Taylor, Founder of the China Inland MissionWhen Westerners first learn

America’s Modern Missions

“Houston, we have a problem.” In April of 1970, three men were hurtling through space, planning to land on the moon. Two-thirds of the way there, an oxygen tank exploded, changing the moon

Decisions vs. Disciples

Experiencing public servants swear an oath is a moving moment. Hands raised, or over a Bible, they swear to “defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign, or domestic.” But

Disrupting the Model

Although the hysteria of Y2K was overblown, the year 2000 was a tipping point in western culture. It was that year that the CEO of an upstart tech company reached out to an