As I began to realize what God's purpose for my life was, something important came into focus. I saw that throughout the New Testament, Jesus was central to the plan and purpose of God. The Father has determined that all men are to "honor the Son, even as they honor the Father" (Jn 5:23). To the Christians at the church in Philippi

A little over twenty-five years ago, when I was a young minister, I met a man whom I believe was a very great missionary. Though I doubt he would have considered himself so, his works confirmed the fact. This man's name was William W. Simpson. He was instrumental in founding numerous churches throughout northwestern China after the turn of the

Every person yearns for personal fulfillment and happiness. Much of our lives are directed to the pursuit of happiness. But, tragically, many people never find true happiness.  Some people grow cynical and bitter about life, while others simply resign themselves to enjoying the few comforts and pleasures they are able to acquire. Worse yet, many people plunge blindly from one thing

Perhaps nothing in the New Testament is dealt with more extensively than the subject of unity among God's people. Near the end of his earthly ministry Jesus prayed to the Father: "And the glory which Your has given Me I have given to them; that they may be one, just as We are one