A Final Word From Cordell Downing
Friends, after living a blessed and full life, Timothy’s father, Cordell Downing breathed his last. He followed Jesus in this … Continue reading A Final Word From Cordell Downing
Sumaj Diosta Cantana Himnario #144 Christ Will Come Again
Some of Church of God congregations sing out of a hymnal that is printed in both Quechua and Spanish. During … Continue reading Sumaj Diosta Cantana Himnario #144 Christ Will Come Again
Do We Well?
And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat … Continue reading Do We Well?
All In Jesus
Friends, here is a B.E. Warren Hymn. Enjoy! Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Love, The … Continue reading All In Jesus
Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash Tigrillo is a wonderful … Continue reading Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Babel’s Fallen
Psalm 24
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. The Psalms have always been a source of strength and … Continue reading Psalm 24
Serving Not Searching
“The way you discover your gifts is really by serving not by searching.” Loren Cunningham Dear friends, We are all … Continue reading Serving Not Searching
Batido de Frutos Rojos
Batidos are fruit based milkshakes and are perfect to beat the heat of summer. Of course if you happen to … Continue reading Batido de Frutos Rojos
Esperanza’s Internship
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from … Continue reading Esperanza’s Internship
Go Forth
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and … Continue reading Go Forth
I Will No Longer Doubt Thee
A Call To Repentance, A Hope For Revival
It is either revival or bust. Steve Deace From time to time missionaries need to speak to their sending countries. … Continue reading A Call To Repentance, A Hope For Revival
How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
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Himself
Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade) Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Serves 6-8 people This quick and … Continue reading Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Do you Know Jesus?
This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with … Continue reading Do you Know Jesus?
Love, Unity, Witness
Friends, it is sometimes difficult to love someone who has offended you. It is even more difficult to unify with … Continue reading Love, Unity, Witness
Prayer
Every step in the progress of missions is directly traceable to prayer. A.T. Pierson In Acts chapter six the Apostles … Continue reading Prayer
I Cannot Be Idle
William J. Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival … Continue reading I Cannot Be Idle
The Missionary Gift
Friends, this post was first published on October of 2018. Not every believer has the missionary gift, but every Christian … Continue reading The Missionary Gift
We have A Hope
Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Friends, this post was first published in January of 2020. Cuy Chaqtado Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style) Guinea Pig is an … Continue reading Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Earnestly Involved
Friends, this post was first published in January of 2020. A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in … Continue reading Earnestly Involved
The Mission is Missions
“The mission of the church is missions.” Oswald J. Smith When Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, he gave … Continue reading The Mission is Missions
Tears For Souls
“Will you shed your tears for the souls of the nations?” Wendi Stranz In today’s world, it seems that there … Continue reading Tears For Souls
The Missionary Heart
“The missionary heart: Care more than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than … Continue reading The Missionary Heart
I Want A Principle Within
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day … Continue reading I Want A Principle Within
My Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the … Continue reading My Shepherd
Pan de Yuca
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. Pan de yuca or cheese bread (this recipe is taken … Continue reading Pan de Yuca
Those Who Need Him Most
When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over … Continue reading Those Who Need Him Most
Hope!
Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray,I woke, the dungeon flamed … Continue reading Hope!
We’re A Happy Pilgrim Band
Back To The Original Path
There are no closed doors to the gospel – provided that, once you get inside, you don’t care if you … Continue reading Back To The Original Path
Blessings
God did not shower such great blessing on this nation for the Christians to live in extravagance, in self-indulgence, and … Continue reading Blessings
Redeemed Through the Blood
…The one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood… … Continue reading Redeemed Through the Blood
Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Llapingachos (Ecuadorian stuffed potato patties) Produces about 15 medium sized … Continue reading Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Be Careful To Live Holy
“Saved from sin today, every band is riven,I am a child of God!” B.E. Warren We are called to be … Continue reading Be Careful To Live Holy
With Christ’s Eyes
Nothing pleases Christ more than for us to share with Him His burden for the world and its people. Nothing … Continue reading With Christ’s Eyes
God’s Plan
“God has huge plans for the world today! He is not content to merely establish a handful of struggling churches … Continue reading God’s Plan
Fit For Service
“A man not spiritually fitted ought not to go, but neither is he fit to stay.” Robert Speer As Christians, … Continue reading Fit For Service
Mission And Redemption
“Do we claim to believe in God? He’s a missionary God. You tell me you’re committed to Christ. He’s a … Continue reading Mission And Redemption
Precious Bible
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so … Continue reading Precious Bible
Quinoa Soup With Beef
Quinoa soup with beef Serves: 8-10 people. Seven out of seven Downing family members enjoy this delicious soup. Ingredients Instructions … Continue reading Quinoa Soup With Beef
Beyond Your Horizons
“I like men whose vision carries them far beyond their own horizons.” Kenneth Strachan “I can do all things through … Continue reading Beyond Your Horizons
Poverty And Power
“Two distinguishing marks of the early church were: 1) Poverty 2) Power.” T.J. Bach The early church certainly had two … Continue reading Poverty And Power
The Church Must Send
“The Church must send or the church will end.” Mendell Taylor Our Lord has called us to be His body, … Continue reading The Church Must Send
The Divorce
It is one of the great tragedies of church history – the divorce between the church and her mission. Today … Continue reading The Divorce
World Vision
Lack of world vision in any Christian produces a “pea-sized Christianity.” David Bryant Followers of Christ are commissioned into His … Continue reading World Vision
The Old Campground
We have met today on the old campground,And our hearts, O God, o’erflowWith our songs of joy, and a stream … Continue reading The Old Campground