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
Category: Thoughts along the way
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
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
A Child Of God
In the year of 1907 B. E. Warren pend these beautiful words that remind us not only who we are … Continue reading A Child Of God
Mango Ceviche
Mango ceviche We love mangos! This simple mango ceviche recipe has brought us a fair amount of joy. Seven out … Continue reading Mango Ceviche
Fully Involved
In no other way can the believer become as fully involved with God’s work, especially the work of world evangelism, … Continue reading Fully Involved
Esperanza’s Big Announcement
Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it. Maya Angelou With much love, The Downing … Continue reading Esperanza’s Big Announcement
Concentric Waves
The primacy of missions is written in large letters across the pages of the whole Bible. All the apostles gave … Continue reading Concentric Waves
Go Ye Into All The World
With much love, Continue reading Go Ye Into All The World
Back To The Blessed Old Bible
To understand this hymn we first must understand that the term “Babel” refers to a place of confusion. Especially confusion … Continue reading Back To The Blessed Old Bible
Fanesca (Ecuadorian Easter Soup)
Friends, this post was first published in April of 2019. A while back we spoke about understanding Culture through language … Continue reading Fanesca (Ecuadorian Easter Soup)
O Sorrow Deep
O sorrow deep! Who would not weepwith heartfelt pain and sighing!God the Father’s only Son in the tomb is lying. The Paschal … Continue reading O Sorrow Deep
The Crimson Cross
See the cross, the cross of Jesus,Crimson with His own life’s blood;Thus He died, lest we should perish,Wondrous love! Thou … Continue reading The Crimson Cross
Ye followers of the prince of Peace
Friends, as we enter into Maundy Thursday together let us ponder the hymn “Ye Followers of the Prince of Peace.” … Continue reading Ye followers of the prince of Peace
Peace
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21 We … Continue reading Peace
Holy Week
Friends, this post is a throwback post which was first published in April of 2019. What do old Roman military … Continue reading Holy Week
The Holy Remnant
Are you of the holy remnant,Gathered to the King of Peace?Have you found a full atonement,And abundance of His grace?Yes, … Continue reading The Holy Remnant
