My dad received this beautiful revelatory tribute after the passing of my mom, Hazel Hoskins. This prophetic dream was given to a leading Bible teacher in a persecuted country we have worked with for many years. To protect identities, we’ve changed names and locations noted in italics below. Dear Bob, We are very sorry after learning the […]
When it comes to time, I’m neither a pre-crastinator nor procrastinator. I fall somewhere on the scale between the guy that shows up at the airport a half hour before takeoff and has to sprint to the gate and the one who shows up 2 hours early to make sure he doesn’t miss it. Pre […]
The foundation of ALL missions is for believers to join God in His Missio Dei. It sounds simple, yet many participate in a consumeristic version of narcissism-riddled missions programs rather than truly serving the Misssio Dei of God at every level. We are doing ourselves, as well as the kingdom of God, a great disservice […]
My dad and I recently went on our annual “Mahi massacre” fishing trip. For many years we have set sail excited about quality father/son time, the thrill of the sport, and some really good eats. But it’s also a chance for us to get out on the open waters. We can breathe deeply and think, […]
Prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, we had the great idea of using the upcoming games as an opportunity for sports-loving countries like Brazil to develop outreaches based around the World Cup. We know this type of program has been effective in other parts of the world, and imagined the same […]
As a South Floridian I’m required to be a Miami Heat fan, but I put my loyalties aside to cheer when Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder was awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award last week. His acceptance speech is one that will not soon be forgotten. He opened AND closed with thanking […]