April 27, 2009
Three Stories from Steve Jobs
I intend to convert the oral traditions of the hidden men of valor, missionaries who have impacted me, into written form on this blog. But, I am going to make a change here and provide a link to Steve Job's 2005 commencement address at Stanford. HE shares three stories from his life with valuable lessons. Click here to watch this commencement address.
April 5, 2009
Content?
Another year will be added to my life in another ten days. I am often asked if I am a satisfied man. Satisfied? No! Content? Yes.
Several years ago I was leading a Holy Communion Service for about 1000 IET believers in one of the north-western states of India (Punjab). As is the tradition, at the end I said, “Lord, come soon.” All of a sudden I stopped and I said, “No Lord, if possible do not come soon. Wait so that we can bring many more into your light.” 25 years later and hundreds of thousands of salvations later, I am still not satisfied. I will never be satisfied until every unreached tribe and people have a healthy, growing church planting movement. I will never be satisfied until His body will experience a continuing, dynamic revival—within and without. I will never be satisfied until I hide myself fully behind the cross. But, content? Yes! At the end of the day I have to trust in Him who forms and guides us and history. I have to be content in His grace, in His sovereignty, and in His wisdom that has time and history in His hands. And, often, being content is a spiritual discipline that has to be consciously inculcuated on a regular basis. May I learn to find my contentment in Him.
pgv.com
Several years ago I was leading a Holy Communion Service for about 1000 IET believers in one of the north-western states of India (Punjab). As is the tradition, at the end I said, “Lord, come soon.” All of a sudden I stopped and I said, “No Lord, if possible do not come soon. Wait so that we can bring many more into your light.” 25 years later and hundreds of thousands of salvations later, I am still not satisfied. I will never be satisfied until every unreached tribe and people have a healthy, growing church planting movement. I will never be satisfied until His body will experience a continuing, dynamic revival—within and without. I will never be satisfied until I hide myself fully behind the cross. But, content? Yes! At the end of the day I have to trust in Him who forms and guides us and history. I have to be content in His grace, in His sovereignty, and in His wisdom that has time and history in His hands. And, often, being content is a spiritual discipline that has to be consciously inculcuated on a regular basis. May I learn to find my contentment in Him.
pgv.com
March 27, 2009
Reality of Truth
ABC showed a debate on the existence of satan (more like a debate on the reality of truth). You will enjoy it. Watch it online at http://abcnews.go.com/nightline/faceoff
You may also enjoy reading my friend, Dr. Derek Vreeland's comments on this debate at http://derekvreeland.wordpress.com/
You may also enjoy reading my friend, Dr. Derek Vreeland's comments on this debate at http://derekvreeland.wordpress.com/
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