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Bullets Are Flying Over Our Missionaries’ Heads In The Ongoing War In Myanmar

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370SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List This morning, I received a disturbing text message from our local missionary in Myanmar. “David,” he said, “Please pray for us. The bullets are flying over our heads! Have you heard nothing of the mass genocide taking place among some of Asia’s ethnic tribes? Have you heard nothing of…

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Chinese Missionary Remains In Prison For Extra Year To Disciple New Converts

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597SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List The 41-year-old Chinese missionary retold his story of the 2-year prison sentence he received for preaching the Gospel one decade ago. His story was remarkable, seemingly unbelievable. While I was translating his testimony from Mandarin to English for American visitors, I was suddenly struck with a divine revelation. I…

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3 Reasons Why God Doesn’t Need Pioneers In The USA

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307SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List This blog is making the rounds on social media. It’s just the right amount of controversy for me! My friend, Asian Roughrider, wrote the article. I think there are a lot of great points, and pray that it inspires you to understand God’s global missions heart. See original blog…

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The Ordinary in the Midst of the Extraordinary [ChinaSource Blog Repost]

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287SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List When you think about the ordinary in the midst of the extraordinary, what comes to mind? Is there glory in the amidst the mundane? Does God truly use unassuming misfits to accomplish great things for His Kingdom? I am honored that ChinaSource highlighted my new book, The Space Between…

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