Pray for an unnamed brother

Below is a report from a missionary brother in the Sudan. I simply plead that you would pray for our brother, whose name I do not know, but who is very much a part of our family - a brother in Christ. O may God use such tragedy to grow the Word there rapidly & show His beauty, power, and glory! 

 "We sat and listened as he made a plan to reach his home village. We discussed the desperate need to take the Gospel to his family who had never hear the stories of Jesus. But yesterday we received a message. His village was attacked on 8 sides. Most of his people were slaughtered and their bodies thrown in the well, the houses were burned, his village is no longer. Those who were not killed are now trying to escape on foot. He talked with his sister, who in now alone, running for her life with an infant in her arms, and an AK-47  on her back. Her husband was already killed. I am not trying to shock you; what is happening to this village is not uncommon in this part of the world. I only wanted you to know how desperately quick we must move. Oh church, we speak with urgency not because people are getting old and dying without Jesus but because they are being killed before we can get to them. Also, I am writing this because my friend asked me to let people in America know so they can pray."

Insight from Newbigin

Challenged this morning by Leslie Newbigin in The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society when he argues that the "gospel is to be understood as the clue to history, to universal history and therefore to the history of each person, and therefore the answer that every person must give to the question, Who am I?" He further notes, and I would agree, that much writing in the Christian sector takes "the individual person as its starting point for the understanding of salvation and then extrapolates form that to the wider issues of social, political, and economic life." Adversely, he argues, that the Bible should be the reference point, the starting point as the "unique interpretation of human and cosmic history" which moves forward to provide mankind a meaningful meaning to "personal life." To whom or what are you looking for meaning? From what framework do you derive your purpose in life? If it is anything other than the Gospel, the Bible, then such will end in futility. True meaning must be derived from the Scriptures where we discover the meaning of all history which moves to an end which is the glory of God. I am passionate about being a professional HVAC business owner and service provider from the framework of the glory of God being the meaning behind what I do and how I do it. Furthermore, I am passionate about utilizing my education in both HVAC (Applied Science) and Biblical Studies to further God's kingdom. They are not separate duties or practices but rather both are a part of God's global plan to redeem the nations. My past, present and future "history" encompassing my education and vocation serves the greater purpose of glorifying God in all the world. Who am I? A man created in the image of God, redeemed by the Gospel of God being utilized for the Glory of God. He has given me purpose which undergirds everything I do. Who are You? 

Missions Conference at the "Bird"

Pleased and excited to hear that my brother, friend, and co-worker in the gospel, Robert "Bobby" Lane will be speaking at the Missions Conference at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters. Robert & his family have been serving amongst the unreached Dinka people in the South Sudan. I strongly encourage those who consider reaching the unreached taking advantage of this great privilege. Bobby Lane will challenge, encourage, and edify you in the faith. Follow this link for the announcement and further information. My only regret - I will be aiding with the care of our new baby boy (due in late March early April) Gabriel Long.

Check it HERE