Articles
Dr. Elliott's pieces on his passion for discipleship in Africa and feeling and expressing emotions in a Biblical way.
Of Storms and Wind and Pines and Oaks
My wife, Laura, and I have moved to the woods, and we are really loving it. To get up in the morning and see trees and hear a bubbling stream instead of 18-wheel trucks, beeps, and traffic from one of Chicago’s main city arteries – North Avenue – refreshes the soul....
Give a Bible through Oasis and you won’t hurt an African
“What?” you may be asking yourself, “giving a Bible may hurt an African?” Oasis is passionate about the power of God’s Word to change lives. In fact, our motto is “Satisfying Africa’s Thirst for God’s Word.” But did you know there are at least 200 million Christians...
Advice to a dear friend in business
Recently, a friend and business-owner in my accountability group was experiencing frustrations in his work. The severe challenges and betrayals he was facing made him wonder if it was even worth it to keep going – struggling with work and people and wondering if it is...