“Successful” Missions

Success is described as achieving fame, wealth, or rank, accomplishing one's goal. The notorious "success story" is about someone who began small and insignificant, but became big, rich, and important. American culture has a carnal fascination with size and success. Our society appreciates everything that is big (except, maybe, the family). Success in business is identified with increased sales, advancement, and growth. Christians often seem to think in the same terms. "Success" also in the...