Good morning from somewhere far out over the Pacific as I make my homeward journey. Blessings to you today! (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking) George Verwer (1938–2023) Justin Taylor has written a lovely obituary for mission mobilizer George Verwer who “went to be with his Lord and Savior after a two-month battle with Sarcoma cancer. He is survived by his wife,Drena, and their three children, Ben, Daniel, and Christa.” (See also Christianity Today) What Comes to Mind When You Think of Heaven? Renee Zou wants you to think about heaven. “How can we remind ourselves that eternal life is real, and we are heading for it? How do we increase our desires to be in the new creation? Here are four ways to help ourselves and others along the journey home.” GOD IS FAITHFUL DESPITE WAR AND VIOLENCE IN UKRAINE “We had never prayed so much before,” shared Lyena, a Ukrainian woman whose home was destroyed in the war. “I had never read the Psalms so thoughtfully before. It was the encouragement that brought tears of gratitude and joy. I realized that only when you walk through the valley of mortal darkness, you learn to completely trust God, and then you are not afraid, because the Lord is with you.” (Sponsored Link) Hebrews 11 and Cancel Culture Jim Newheiser: “Cancel culture has … come to evangelical Christianity as both contemporary and historical figures are judged to be unworthy because they said or did something deemed to be oppressive or incorrect. Former allies are … Continue reading A La Carte (April 18)