What a wonderful thought! You cannot think beyond the One who ever was, who ever will be. The theme of the central section of the opening chapter of Colossians is the supremacy of Christ. In verses 15-17, Paul emphasizes that the Lord Jesus is paramount in creation. He is the first-born over all creation. He […]
Predictions have power. They influence emotions, alter behavior, and even change social policies. During the 1960’s, it was predicted that the earth would become overpopulated within a few generations. It seemed there would be no end to the periodic doubling of the human population and the negative environmental impact this would bring. Rachel Carson’s 1962 […]
I first visited Sioux Falls several years ago when brother Tim Geske suggested I stop by to visit the Sax family en route between engagements in Appleton, WI and Lawrence, KS. Though that makes two sides of a triangle about 800 miles long, I agreed because I had learned that shepherds don’t always travel as […]
During World War II and the Cold War which followed, Soviet Russia was well known for its skill in “reverse engineering.” That is, they were able to take apart and analyze captured enemy equipment and incorporate into their own weapons any innovations in design and performance made by enemy scientists and engineers. For example, the […]
The cost of a cell phone plan may seem like a bargain until one discovers the hidden costs and unexpected charges that drastically inflate the monthly bill. Hidden costs are an unpleasant reality in everyday living. But have you considered the hidden cost of sin? David’s lustful gaze upon Bathsheba led him to commit adultery […]
We believe that there are many more saints who are eager to become involved in gospel work. One key is to remember that everyone has a unique part to play in the orchestra. As mentioned in the previous Uplook, it is our exercise to see two GNOM teams crossing the country with gospel seed in […]
Of the four Gospel accounts, Luke, the only Gentile writer in the New Testament, has more of a gospel message for sinners than the other accounts. The key verse tells the message: “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10). So we can take a look […]
Whether by object lessons, rope tricks, street preaching with paint boards, or just meeting people where they’re at—for example, talking with a farmer about the laws of harvest—the enthusiasm, boldness and creativity of the believers in sharing the good news in “salty” ways motivated me to ask the Lord to show me some creative ways […]
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7). While reading an email update from the “Good News on the Move” team, who were traveling across the US spreading the gospel, the title caught my eye. It said, “Urgent Appeal.” […]