
Carnival
With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here. Continue reading Carnival
With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here. Continue reading Carnival
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
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) Serves: 10-12 people Fritada de gallina is a delicious and tender Ecuadorian chicken dish. Seven … Continue reading Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
We should not ask, “What is wrong with the world?” for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather, we should … Continue reading Salt And Light
If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel… then it be the duty of those who … Continue reading Entrusted
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
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
Is it odd that people who live with Eternity in mind care so much about time? Today’s cultural insight explores … Continue reading Time
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?
Friends, help us help others by Clicking Here! The Downing Family Continue reading NĂspero Cheesecake
Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them … Continue reading Realizations
“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
“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
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
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!
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 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)
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
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
This post was first published in May of 2020. Friends, today’s cultural insight is about poverty. After we recorded this … Continue reading Poverty
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 with Hot Dog) Serves 4 people – 1 potato and hot dog per person. Salchipapas are typical … Continue reading Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
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
A person may almost be known by the books he reads. If he habitually reads bad books, we can pretty … Continue reading Devotional Reading
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
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
(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 or chicken stew Yield: For 8-10 people Seco de pollo or seco de gallina is a South … Continue reading Seco De Pollo
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
(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
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
Every step in the progress of missions is directly traceable to prayer. A.T. Pierson In Acts chapter six the Apostles … Continue reading Prayer
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 from our family to yours! Continue reading Happy New year!
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
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
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
God did not shower such great blessing on this nation for the Christians to live in extravagance, in self-indulgence, and … Continue reading Blessings
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
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, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, … Continue reading In The Bleak Midwinter
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
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
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
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