Lasting Peace Comes Only Through Jesus

People throughout the world long for peace. Satisfying this longing, however, requires a change of heart that is out of reach for everyone apart from God’s grace.

Lessons From Christian Peace-Building in Kenya

This article is a part of the September 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download INTRODUCTION A perusal of global events will often yieldRead more…

Merciful Justice – Thankful Response to Christ’s Love

Philippians 4:5 has a significant translation challenge that centers on one word. Versions of the Bible translate this one word differently. This word, however, is to be a characteristic of every believer and is easily recognizable. When this characteristic isRead more…

Forgiveness – God’s Pattern for Your Practice

Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity and means “to cancel a debt” or “to set aside.” The awesome demonstration of God’s love—the sacrifice of Jesus—is the perfect example of forgiveness that sets the standard by which God’s children areRead more…

Business as Mission is bigger than you think

Business as Mission, BAM, may sometimes be a tricky term, but it is an important concept and an essential praxis. But BAM it is not a silver bullet; it is not the ultimate strategy. It is, however, a growing globalRead more…

A Home for Life

“To an impatient, power-hungry world, the mustard seed comes to us as a radical alternative. It remains true across time and space that who Christ calls his disciples to be is precisely what the world needs and what the childrenRead more…

Forgiveness – Know the Basics from God’s Perspective

Forgiveness is, literally, at the heart of Christianity. Its meaning is not difficult tounderstand, but “to forgive” as a way of life is not something one does naturally. It is not based on feelings but, instead, involves a choice that is,Read more…