The Divine Desire
All of history is moving toward one great goal, the white-hot worship of God and His Son among all the … Continue reading The Divine Desire
Category: Thoughts along the way
Carnival
With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here. Continue reading Carnival
Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview with Rev. Bob Burns and find out! Friends we … Continue reading Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
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
Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Fritada de Gallina (Fried Chicken) Serves: 10-12 people Fritada de gallina is a delicious and tender Ecuadorian chicken dish. Seven … Continue reading Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Entrusted
If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel… then it be the duty of those who … Continue reading Entrusted
Don’t Stoop
If God calls you to be a missionary, don’t stoop to be a king. Jordan Groom We might add, if … Continue reading Don’t Stoop
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
Time
Is it odd that people who live with Eternity in mind care so much about time? Today’s cultural insight explores … Continue reading Time
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?
Níspero Cheesecake
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Realizations
Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them … Continue reading Realizations
More Than A Command
“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
Fishers Of Men
“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
Hot Culture, Cold Culture
Do you know the difference between a hot culture and a cold culture? We invite you to listen to this … Continue reading Hot Culture, Cold Culture
Hear!
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!
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
Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)
Locro de Papa (Ecuadorian Potato and Cheese Soup) Serves: 8-10 people This traditional Ecuadorian soup made with potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, … Continue reading Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)
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
Babel’s Fallen
Traditions & Eternal Value
Sometimes we are guilty of throwing away tradition in favor of all things new. Other times we elevate our traditions … Continue reading Traditions & Eternal Value
Poverty
This post was first published in May of 2020. Friends, today’s cultural insight is about poverty. After we recorded this … Continue reading Poverty
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
Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
Salchipapas (French Fries with Hot Dog) Serves 4 people – 1 potato and hot dog per person. Salchipapas are typical … Continue reading Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
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
Devotional Reading
A person may almost be known by the books he reads. If he habitually reads bad books, we can pretty … Continue reading Devotional Reading
Grown Out Of Love
Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. Roland Allen … Continue reading Grown Out Of Love
Kapak Urku
Folklore is an important part of understanding the historical underpinnings and thought processes of a culture. In today’s podcast we … Continue reading Kapak Urku
Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
(This ministry story happened very early on in our ministry here in Ecuador. Thank you for traveling along with us … Continue reading Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
Seco De Pollo
Seco de pollo or chicken stew Yield: For 8-10 people Seco de pollo or seco de gallina is a South … Continue reading Seco De Pollo
Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes
Today’s cultural insight is a particularly delicious cultural experience. Every January 6, it is customary to meet with family and … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes
Motives
(Originally posted June 5, 2019)What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives. With much … Continue reading Motives
Himself
Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
We invite you on a journey into the countryside of Cayambe. We will have to leave the smooth road and … Continue reading Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
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
Cultural Insight: Until When….?
Today’s cultural insight comes in the form of a story. The legend of Father Almeida tells a story of sin … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Until When….?
Happy New year!
Happy new year from our family to yours! Continue reading Happy New year!
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
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
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
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
We have A Hope
Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Friends, our hope for you today is that you not only understand the reality of the nativity but that it … Continue reading Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Room
And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a … Continue reading Room
In The Bleak Midwinter
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, … Continue reading In The Bleak Midwinter
Christmas Devotions: Gifts
When the wise men saw the star they shouted joyfully. As they came into the house and saw the child … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Gifts
Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way
After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, the wise men went back by another route to … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way
Christmas Devotions: Jealousy
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Jealousy
Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice
Christmas Devotions: Egypt
After Herod had died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt saying, “Get up, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Egypt