Articles for tag: Israel

February 17, 2010

By Mark A. Taylor When I returned from my trip to Israel, my wife said, “You are NOT going to begin speeches or sermons with, “˜When I was in Israel . . .” Right?” And I guess I never have. I don”t think I”ve ever written about that trip, either. But I couldn”t resist adding my testimony after reading Marshall Hayden”s and Tom Jones”s moving pieces this week. Their experiences help me remember my own special time there. I think the majestic Sea of Galilee was my favorite stop. Although it is usually still, wind churned it into waves the

July 5, 2009

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Leadership

A Test of Our Times

Â By Rod Roberts The opening sentence of Charles Dickens”s A Tale of Two Cities describes the era of the French Revolution: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” That well-known literary line underscores why leaders need to discern the times in which they live. Had Louis XVI understood this crucial leadership principle, he may have avoided the distinction of being the only king of France to be executed. Do you ever consider how important the times today may be to the flow of human history? Even Scripture underscores the importance of understanding the times

August 19, 2007

Christian Standard

Book Reviews Reviews

Five Books About Business As Mission

By Doug Priest Tentmaking: Business as Missions By Patrick Lai Authentic Media, 2005 Interviews with more than 450 people serving in countries that can be accessed only through creative strategies form the backbone to this introductory yet comprehensive book on tentmaking. Seminary-trained Patrick Lai has used business to serve overseas for more than 20 years. In both a “how-to” and an “everything-you-need-to-know” book, the author provides workable alternatives to conventional missionary life. Lai helps the reader to understand the business as mission strategy. Where There Are No Jobs By David Befus Latin America Mission, 2005 People are expected to earn