Two Prescriptions
I am becoming increasingly convinced that the emerging global call to prayer will be the key to gathering in history’s … Continue reading Two Prescriptions
I am becoming increasingly convinced that the emerging global call to prayer will be the key to gathering in history’s … Continue reading Two Prescriptions
This hymn paints the absolute necessity of missions on the heart of the hearer. Pastor Daniel O. Teasley wrote this … Continue reading All Because We Do Not Love Them
Why does Ecuador need missionaries? This legend of La Raina Del El Quinche will give you some insight into the … Continue reading Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche
Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them … Continue reading Realizations
“Missions is more than a matter of obeying a command, it is the result of an encounter with Christ. To … Continue reading More Than A Command
“Jesus said: Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. If you are not fishing, you are not following.” … Continue reading Fishers Of Men
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!
A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the … Continue reading Earnestly Involved
This Sunday as you prepare to go to church allow us to give you a friendly reminder that Church is … Continue reading Remember To Go, Remember Where To Go!
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
Folklore and legends are in important part of understanding a culture. Folklore sometimes communicates deep or difficult cultual reality. Listen … Continue reading El Guagua Auca
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
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
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?
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
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
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. The Psalms have always been a source of strength and … Continue reading Psalm 24
“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
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
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
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and … Continue reading Go Forth
With love, The Downing Family Continue reading How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
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)
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?
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
Every step in the progress of missions is directly traceable to prayer. A.T. Pierson In Acts chapter six the Apostles … Continue reading Prayer
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
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)
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 of the church is missions.” Oswald J. Smith When Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, he gave … Continue reading The Mission is Missions
“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: Care more than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than … Continue reading The Missionary Heart
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
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
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!
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
God did not shower such great blessing on this nation for the Christians to live in extravagance, in self-indulgence, and … Continue reading Blessings
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)
“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
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 has huge plans for the world today! He is not content to merely establish a handful of struggling churches … Continue reading God’s Plan
“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
“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
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
“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