The markers signifying a milestone are merely signposts – showing where we have come from and where we have yet to go; obviously, they are not the destination only a point between the past and future. As I have written Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: As I look back at years of walking with the Lord and how God has led us in the ministry, I am reminded of Proverb 16:9, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their Continue Reading →
Well in June of this year it will be 30 years since we began ICM in Canada (originally, Global Outreach Association). We first spent a couple years in Africa and then, after returning to Canada for a few years, relocated Continue Reading →
The short answer to this question is yes and no! While these terms are used interchangeably, we make a distinction for various specific reasons. Let me explain. Since we first released our mentoring materials (Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships, 2003), you Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil. As you know, Matt. 28:19-20, is one of the favorite missionary scriptures, ”Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: Nearly thirty-five years ago now I had the opportunity to speak at my BA graduation ceremony (BTh. 1985). At the time, I used a quotations that I likely did not fully appreciate then, but has stayed with me Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: Well another year is nearly in the history books. Though not as old as some (yet), I have been on this life journey for enough decades to notice something – some years are just better than others. Granted, Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil The other day I had the opportunity to share in our church from the life of Caleb. You remember him, right? He was the “other” guy. He was there with Moses and Joshua, yet had to wait forty-five Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil – In one of the articles in this edition a passage in Galatians was referenced which referred to the reality that our membership in the Body of Christ supersedes our ethnicity, nationality and even gender distinctions. This was Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil – This Ministry Update highlights several stories of Good News. In contrast to the Good News, of late we have been hearing a lot recently about fake news. I find this somewhat ironic, particularly in societies Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: As we together embark on another year it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the “Why” of our various activities and involvements. More than even the “What,” the “Why” will determine our priorities and direction for our Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: Well we are only weeks away from again ushering in the new year. I am finding it hard to believe that 2017 is already in the history books. However, I always look forward to this time of year Continue Reading →
There are those times in life when a milestone has been reached and you know it. A marker has been placed in the ground that you know you will always be able to look back upon and know that, whatever Continue Reading →
It was 35 years ago on June 6, 1982 that Nancy and I made our marriage vows to each other. It was only one day after our graduation from a discipleship school in northern California. There has been a Continue Reading →
Dr. Phil: A couple months ago I came across a blog by Karl Vaters (to read the whole article for to : http://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/) that encapsulated much of what we teach regarding leadership (and which I wrote about in our book, Continue Reading →
