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
Category: Thoughts along the way
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
Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Ensalada de cebolla y tomate (Onion and tomato salad) Salads … Continue reading Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Living Committed
God is reaching the lost not through programs but through individuals whose lives are so committed to Him that He … Continue reading Living Committed
Sending Capacity
The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity. Mike Stachura Along our mission … Continue reading Sending Capacity
Start With Your Neighbor
The worldwide proclamation of the Gospel awaits accomplishment by a generation which shall have the obedience, courage, and determination to … Continue reading Start With Your Neighbor
I’ll Follow With Rejoicing
But he brought his people out like a flock; he led them like sheep through the wilderness.He guided them safely, so … Continue reading I’ll Follow With Rejoicing
Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce
Grilled corn with cilantro queso fresco sauce Grilled corn with a cilantro queso fresco sauce is a common treat in … Continue reading Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce
This Generation
“This generation of Christians is responsible for this generation of souls on the earth!” Keith Green We have been entrusted … Continue reading This Generation
Seeds of Revival
God has huge plans for the world today! He is not content to merely establish a handful of struggling churches … Continue reading Seeds of Revival
Obedience
The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the gospel to the heathen … Continue reading Obedience
Evening and Morning
Abide With Me
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth … Continue reading Abide With Me
Hear the Cry
During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over … Continue reading Hear the Cry
Níspero Chicken
Friends, this post was first published in May of 2020. Níspero Chicken Servings: 2 Preparation: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 … Continue reading Níspero Chicken
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
Hasten Today
Consumed
God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, … Continue reading Consumed
River of Babylon
By the rivers of Babylon— there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion.On the willows there we hung up our … Continue reading River of Babylon
The Evening Light
It will happen in one day—a day known to the Lord—not in the day or the night, but in the evening … Continue reading The Evening Light
His Yoke Is Easy
Friends, this post was first published in June of 2019. I’ve found my Lord and He is mine,He won me … Continue reading His Yoke Is Easy
Authority and Presence
His authority on earth allows us to dare to go to all the nations. His authority in heaven gives us … Continue reading Authority and Presence
Cultural Insight: Idioms
One way to gain insight into a culture is by understanding the idioms they use. In this cultural insight we … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Idioms
Awake
Many do not recognize the fact as they ought, that Satan has got men fast asleep in sin and that … Continue reading Awake
Some Day
“In an acceptable time I have heard you,And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”Behold, now is the accepted time; … Continue reading Some Day
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….?
Psalm One
Psalm one is a wisdom psalm and the author tells his audience to reject the lifestyle of the wicked and … Continue reading Psalm One
Dulce De Piña
Dulce de piña Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple ½ cup of water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 … Continue reading Dulce De Piña
Presence
No one, I am convinced, will follow Jesus very long without tribulation. It is His way of demonstrating His presence. … Continue reading Presence
A Call to Harvest
Up, away to the harvest field,Gather in the golden yield;Gird your armor and faithful be,For the Master calleth thee. Refrain:Thrust … Continue reading A Call to Harvest
Smelting
Have Asians rejected Christ? Not really. In most cases they have rejected only the trappings of Western culture that have … Continue reading Smelting
Class
Why is the USA called the land of opportunity? Do you know the difference between a class based and classless … Continue reading Class
The Church’s Jubilee
This hymn is widely considered the anthem of the Church of God. It harkens back to a time when we … Continue reading The Church’s Jubilee
Prophetic Truth
It will be a unique day—a day known only to the Lord—with no distinction between day and night. When evening comes, there will … Continue reading Prophetic Truth
Caldo De Pata
Caldo de pata (cow feet soup) Serves:10 people This traditional Latin American comfort soup is somewhat of an acquired taste. … Continue reading Caldo De Pata
Where
Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter. Charles Spurgeon Missionary. What do you think of when you hear … Continue reading Where
Lift Him Up
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 Continue reading Lift Him Up
The Chief End
Missions are the chief end of the Church… the chief end of the ministry ought to be to equip the … Continue reading The Chief End
Water
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. The wellspring of the Gospel is powerful and freely flows … Continue reading Water
Youth Group Retreat
Every historical revivel that we have studied was strarted with an awakening among young people. Don’t just think local or … Continue reading Youth Group Retreat