Author Archives: davidearlross

We live in unstable times, most recently made more unstable by the terrorist attacks in Paris. Yet we have a promise that stability can be found in a treasure that the Lord gives to His people, and that treasure is the fear of … Continue reading →

My meditation this morning was Jeremiah 14:22 – O Lord our God . . . we set our hope on You. We are told in Scripture that the tares are sown among the wheat, one for destruction the other for life. … Continue reading →

A Visit to My Home Church in Sweden I always look forward to visiting my home church in Sweden, the Hallebërg Church in the small seaside town of Ljungskile. It’s only a one hour walk from the Youth With A … Continue reading →

Last night I arrived in Tokyo, beginning a five-week “almost around the world” trip. After a week here and in Osaka, I will go to Korea, where Ellen will join me for a week at the YWAM Korea annual Staff … Continue reading →

Ellen and I returned yesterday from a month-long trip to Korea. We call it a “journey” because we went with a purpose other than a vacation. We usually enjoy our vacations here in the beautiful Northwest or on the East … Continue reading →

When Ellen and I left for Korea as missionaries in 1961 we were not aware that our families were also deeply involved in missions. Later, we came to the realization that every Christian is a missionary, and some are called … Continue reading →

I have been considering the importance of mercy these days, especially with the amount of violence that has increased in nations around the world. Mercy is not an excuse for justice; it is not saying, “Well, let’s just forgive everybody … Continue reading →

Waking up in the morning is something we all have in common, until that day when we are eternally awake in God’s presence. Morning is the most crucial time of the day for the Christian. How we wake up to … Continue reading →

Missionary Quotes Send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. Sever any tie, but the ties that bind me to Your service and Your heart.       David Livingstone Tell the students to … Continue reading →

Having passed through the Lenten season and Holy Week, I wrote this short poem. It’s for myself — it’s part of the way I meditate — but I thought I would share it with you. “By oppression and judgment He … Continue reading →