Many years ago, Sue and I (we only had Stephen and Melissa with us at the time) moved to Singapore to serve with a mission agency. The moment we landed, we encountered one obstacle after another. The biggest of them all was getting a longer-term visa for Sue and the...

I have a friend who reads a lot of self-help books.  It’s quite handy because she usually shares the best bits with me and they often contain profound insights and practical ideas for better living.   The problem is, no matter how many she reads, no...

It would be of no surprise to those of you who know me that I love music – music of many different styles and genres.  And I find it helpful to recall lyrics of Christian Hymns and Songs, particularly in reacting to what is happening in my own life or in the life...