Look Up and See the Vastness of the World
Jesus calls us beyond personal comfort to kingdom vision. Without concern for His global work, our dreams shrink to mere personal advancement rather than embracing eternal significance.
9/11, China, and the Weight of Eternity
Before going to China, we were given a smooth, flat rock. We were told that, if you dropped the rock into a completely still body of water, the ripples would spread across the water from the point of impact. Our life is that rock; the ripple is the impact our words and actions have on those around us.
I still have that rock. It sits today on my desk at work, even after having worked with China for the past 15 years. That small rock is a reminder that my words and actions matter, and that it is not up to me to change the hearts and minds of others. Only God can do that. I get the privilege of seeking to be salt and light, and of loving, serving, and caring for those around me.
