How Missionaries Became My Evangelism Teachers
Most of us genuinely believe in the power of the gospel. We have experienced it. We have watched it touch parts of our lives that no self-help book ever could. Some of us can even point to the exact moment Jesus interrupted our story. But believing the gospel and...
When Fred Flintstone Sold Cigarettes
A few weeks ago I stumbled across a strange piece of TV history. Something I still can’t fully wrap my head around. During the first two seasons of The Flintstones, the show was sponsored by Winston Cigarettes. Yes, that Flintstones. Fred and Barney. Yabba-dabba-doo....
The Creation Mandate and the Great Commission: Let’s Be Both-And People
Back when I began this whole Missional Marketplace journey, I attended a faith and work conference in New York. The event drew attendees from all over the country and from a wide variety of faith backgrounds and denominational affiliations. The conference was...
Building Missional Habits for an Unhurried Life
We were grilling a feast of teriyaki chicken by the pool, with a pot of rice and enough watermelon to feed an army. It was starting to become our routine—overcooking food, that is, not necessarily the teriyaki—though we did love that sweet, tangy glaze over a...