Persevere, Stick it Out
As I work with and among people who commit their lives to full-time ministry, I am continually reminded of the need for perseverance. Their narratives and stories reveal a spirit that does not give up, no matter the results. Several years ago, a research study looked...
Redemptive Analogies
I once took an extended trip to the Ryukyuan Island, a collection of islands between Japan proper and Taiwan, with Okinawa Island being the most well-known. I had the privilege of visiting all the Ryukyuan islands. However, one island still stands out in my mind: a...