I think it might be best to give the TLDR answer here: YES, it is good for Christians to pray for UPGs. I am giving the answer early becase I am going to go over a number of things that might cause people to think I am saying “no.” A big reason that one might …
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The above question has become more relevant to me of late as I have reached the traditional age for retirement in the Philippines, and my wife has reached the traditional age for retirement in the US. Some argue that there is "No retirement in the ministry." That may be motivational, but it is also not …
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I am presently working on a Missiology book that will hopefully be done in 2026. But for now, I would like to go over the books I have written up to this point. All of my books have been self-published and self-edited (mostly). My new book will probably have a publisher, so hopefully it will …
I was talking with one of my former students yesterday. She was speaking about some of those who try to argue with non-Christians in public forums. The reason for doing this is often to promote the Gospel message--- something I certainly can appreciate. Very often their Gospel message is also mixed with a political agenda--- …
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The other day (I am writing this in September 2025) an apparently well-known political and religious spokesperson was shot and killed in the US. It seems like everyone has expressed their opinion about this person. I won't because it seems like I was one of only a small number of American Evangelical Christians who never …
So... I have written before my thoughts on the above passage. This is where Paul describes an event at the Church in Antioch. Peter was visiting the church, and then some brethren from Jerusalem visited. While previously Peter would dine with the Gentiles, when those from Jerusalem joined, he separated himself from the Gentiles. Paul …
I have been thinking about the topic of making one's thoughts unconvincing over the last few weeks based on some interaction with an acquaintance of mine. He is promoting some ideas. Some of the ideas have genuine merit, I think. Others at least have potential for good topics of discussion. While there was some merit …
This passage sometimes referred to as "The Sheep and the Goats Judgment" or something similar has been a rather confusing to interpret over the centuries. Here is the passage: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will …
Maybe three years ago, I did some work on member care models after going through an online training course with Harry Hoffmann. It was great, but I was not fully sold on the "Pyramid Model" he used. But recently I have had a change of heart and agree that model is great. His model is: …
Book: "Polycentric Missiology: Twenty-First-Century Mission from Everyone to Everywhere" by Allen Yeh. InterVarsity Press, 2016. This book I got through Kindle essentially based on the title alone. I really never do this. However, the title sounds like one that I wish I had come up with. When I opened the book I was surprised and …
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