I recently shared similar sentiments to my church family, but this is for ALL of us! At the beginning of a typical year, you might expect me to write about resolutions, goals, or something to inspire. But - as we all well know - we had a MOST unusual year in 2020. Perhaps it's time … Continue reading Let’s Get Real
Author: DrJayCook
It’s Not Over Yet?
Boy, oh, boy! The world of 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, does it? Rather than this being another one of those random blog posts bemoaning all of the bad we’ve faced… Let me ask you a question (or 3): What are you learning? What are you doing? How are you growing? You … Continue reading It’s Not Over Yet?
I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
You get to sleep in a little. There are great parades on TV this morning (and we even know some people in them). Some of the greatest football rivalries face off later. The sales begin in a few hours. Family is gathering. And the food - oh, the food! But is that really Thanksgiving? What … Continue reading I Don’t Want a Fake Thanksgiving
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
First, for those who followed the previous entries - my apologies. This final post was supposed to be published months ago, but it was saved instead of published. Oops. Here is the post... While I was in Uganda, I had the blessing and opportunity to spend one day ministering in several mountain villages (like Arapi, … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 5)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 4)
What can an American pastor do for pastors who are serving faithfully in conditions that most of us cannot begin to imagine? That was the question that plagued my heart in the weeks leading up to my trip to Uganda. What I didn't know (but should have) was that I probably got more out of … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 4)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 3)
So far, I've shared about the time before my mission trip and my traveling adventures. Before going into what I experienced on site, I wanted to share what I saw on the way. I saw Uganda - and it pierced my heart. When we flew into Entebe, George and Geraldine Smith met us (they are … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 3)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 2)
In "Part 1" of this recounting of my latest mission trip, I talked about the time leading up to takeoff. I thought I'd share a little about my travel to and from now. I've heard many horror stories about traveling by plane these days, but looking back, my travels weren't horrific - just interesting. Before … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 2)
When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 1)
I guess it really began on Friday, April 28, 2017. That was the day when my heart began to truly be changed - pierced because of Africa. A few months before, life was "normal." I husbanded, fathered, and pastored - maybe not grammatically correct, but you get my drift. And then I got a … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 1)
By the Creator
Summer is definitely upon us. And that got me thinking about something I recently read about. It isn’t uncommon to see butterflies migrating in late summer. Some people get to see hundreds of them (at one time) clinging to tree limbs as they rest on their journey. Some scientists reported … Continue reading By the Creator
Too Busy Fishing?
Hudson Taylor was a missionary to China for over 50 years. Today he is seen as an incredibly effective soul-winner and church-planter. One day he was traveling on a boat from Shanghai to Ningpo. He had been witnessing to a man named Peter who rejected the Gospel but was under deep conviction. In the … Continue reading Too Busy Fishing?
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