Ancient Streams
This Weekly Word comes to you courtesy of an internet caf√© in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, a mere 600 kilometres due north of Baghdad. Although I am not much further away from Baghdad than Kuwait City, I am on…
Weighty questions
From the corridors of power to coffee corners on YWAM bases, the war in Iraq has provoked global confusion and division. Several times in various European locations over the past few weeks, I have witnessed impassioned discussions among my YWAM…
On eagles and elders
How should 'eldership' in a YWAM context be expressed nationally? In Romania last week we wrestled with this question in a meeting of YWAM leaders. After the dramatic Romanian Revolution in December 1989, many well-meaning ministries rushed into the country…
Honouring the Truth-teller – part three
This is the third of a three-part series by Dr. Roger W. Sapp. When Loyalty Overcomes Truthfulness Loyalty and truthfulness are two covenant values that must be held in tension against one another. Loyalty binds us together. The truth sets…
Honouring the Truth-teller – part two
This is the second of a three-part series by Dr. Roger W. Sapp. Values Produce Predictable Behaviour Prior to 1993, I was an active duty Army Chaplain. During that season in my life, I taught leadership skills to officers and…
