This is an interesting and informative video that I wanted to make available as a way to stir up creative thinking about how we can reach out to Muslims.  Obedience to and fulfillment of the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus to disciple the nations means learning to minister to the Muslims in our communities and around the world.

I have been reading and thinking about what God has been doing throughout the world in the recent decades, and about urban missions.

One book I can recommend is Muslims and Christians at the Table: Promoting Biblical Understanding Among North American Muslims.  I found it a useful resource for a Muslim history, doctrine, and worldview – And a biblical response.  It also provides very helpful and practical ways to reach out to Muslims.

Another very helpful book is The Next Christendom, by Philip Jenkins. Jenkins provides convincing evidence that the center of Christian influence in the world is shifting from the West and North to the East and South.  The implications of this and other demographic trends are profoundly important for the Great Commission.

Tags: demographics, evangelism, islam, mission-missions, muslims, urban mission

David and Kathy have been so excited to find out what gender our Grand-baby is.

Today is the day!

Mommy & Daddy Waiting

The technician, declared, “It’s a girl.”  What a happy moment for mommy and daddy!

A Beautiful Family Moment - Our Daughter

Aunt Grace smuggled in a camera with video capability – That’s my girl!

Mommy and Daddy get their first girl pictures

Is she right handed?

Cute little fingers

What a sweet face

Our Beloved Baby Girl!

Tags: david, grandaughter, grandchild, kathy, ultrasound

Dad and I decided (with the encouragement of Amy and Chris Wilson) that it was time for us to get away for our first fishing trip of the year. We decided on Henry Hagg Lake. We had a typical Oregon spring day for it, rain with occasional sunshine – But we were dressed for the worst of it. We had a great time.

We arrived at about 7 AM

Dad and his boat!

We were in the water (the boat was in the water – we were in the boat) by about 7:30 AM

We caught some trout – But the real thrill was getting some really good sized bass. I caught 4 over 12 inches. Here is #1

More of #1

12"

Here is the second bass

12 Inches

The Third Bass

13 Inches

More of #3

Still more of #3 (can’t let the pictures go to waste – Gotta share!)

These babies are so much fun!

Sadly, dad didn’t get into any of these beauties this time – But he had a great attitude.

It’s so wonderful to have a godly father, and to continue to enjoy one another’s company as mature adults!

The Grand-daddy of the Dad – 14 Inches!

More of the 14 Incher

Happy to be a bass fisherman!

Thanks dad for coming out with me. It was a great time!

Tags: bass, dad, Fishing, Henry Hagg Lake