Christmas Devotions: The Family of David
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Family of David
Category: Thoughts along the way
Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders
Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!” But … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders
Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord
Then Rahab let the spies down by a rope through the window. (Her house was built as part of the … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord
Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing
After Moses the LORD’s servant died, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing
Christmas Devotions: The Blessing
Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Blessing
Christmas Devotions: The Promise
The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all the wild beasts … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Promise
Christmas Devotions: The Fall
“Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” The man said, “The woman whom … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Fall
Christmas Devotions: Family
“So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Family
Christmas Devotions: Before Time
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Before Time
Christmas Devotion: Symbols
“For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Symbols
Tune In Tomorrow!
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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
All Because We Do Not Love Them
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
Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche
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
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
Hear!
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!
Earnestly Involved
A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the … Continue reading Earnestly Involved
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
El Guagua Auca
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
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
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