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Category: Thoughts along the way

Sending Capacity
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Start With Your Neighbor
Missionary Devotion, 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

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I’ll Follow With Rejoicing
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way

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

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This Generation
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way, Uncategorized

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

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Seeds of Revival
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Obedience
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Obedience

The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the gospel to the heathen … Continue reading Obedience

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Evening and Morning
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

Evening and Morning

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Abide With Me
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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Hear the Cry
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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Níspero Chicken
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback Thursday

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

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Hasten Today
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

Hasten Today

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Consumed
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Consumed

God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, … Continue reading Consumed

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River of Babylon
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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The Evening Light
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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His Yoke Is Easy
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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Authority and Presence
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Cultural Insight: Idioms
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

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

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Awake
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Awake

Many do not recognize the fact as they ought, that Satan has got men fast asleep in sin and that … Continue reading Awake

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Some Day
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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Cultural Insight: Until When….?
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

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….?

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Psalm One
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Dulce De Piña
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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Presence
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Presence

No one, I am convinced, will follow Jesus very long without tribulation. It is His way of demonstrating His presence. … Continue reading Presence

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A Call to Harvest
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Smelting
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Smelting

Have Asians rejected Christ? Not really. In most cases they have rejected only the trappings of Western culture that have … Continue reading Smelting

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Class
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Class

Why is the USA called the land of opportunity? Do you know the difference between a class based and classless … Continue reading Class

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The Church’s Jubilee
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Prophetic Truth
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Caldo De Pata
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Where
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Where

Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter. Charles Spurgeon Missionary. What do you think of when you hear … Continue reading Where

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Lift Him Up
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Uncategorized

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

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The Chief End
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Water
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Water

Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. The wellspring of the Gospel is powerful and freely flows … Continue reading Water

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Youth Group Retreat
Thoughts along the way

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

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A Child Of God
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Mango Ceviche
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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Fully Involved
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Esperanza’s Big Announcement
Announcement!, Thoughts along the way

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

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Concentric Waves
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Go Ye Into All The World
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

Go Ye Into All The World

With much love, Continue reading Go Ye Into All The World

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Back To The Blessed Old Bible
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Fanesca (Ecuadorian Easter Soup)
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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)

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O Sorrow Deep
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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The Crimson Cross
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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Ye followers of the prince of Peace
Hymns, Theology Thursday, Thoughts along the way

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

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Peace
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Holy Week
Ministry Story, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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The Holy Remnant
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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The Church Triumphant
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

The Church Triumphant

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