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JUST THINKING: The Come and God of the Gospel
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I have always been fascinated with words. As a result, I was just thinking about two important words in the New Testament — “come” and “go.”
The Word “Come”
The invitation Jesus extended to Simon Peter and Andrew is one believers today have also received: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people” (Matt. 4:19 NIV). It is an invitation to learn from Jesus and carry the gospel to others, and it requires a response. “At once they left their ...
SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS: Mickael & Sharon Quillman • Zambia
Life in Zambia moves slowly — in the majority of Africa, actually. Think of the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. As Americans, we are often the hare in the story. I would like to think that, over the past years, we would have adapted and become accustomed to this life — the life of waiting. We know to allow extra time in our schedules for the waiting any place we go. We have...