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Truth We Can See!
Carnival
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Carnival

With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here.  Continue reading Carnival

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Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
Ministry Story, Thoughts along the way

Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns

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

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Sumaj Diosta Cantana Himnario #144 Christ Will Come Again
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)

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)

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Salt And Light
Missionary Devotion

Salt And Light

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

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Entrusted
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Entrusted

If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel… then it be the duty of those who … Continue reading Entrusted

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Don’t Stoop
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Two Prescriptions
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Time
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Time

Is it odd that people who live with Eternity in mind care so much about time? Today’s cultural insight explores … Continue reading Time

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Do We Well?
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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?

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NĂ­spero Cheesecake
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way

NĂ­spero Cheesecake

Friends, help us help others by Clicking Here! The Downing Family Continue reading NĂ­spero Cheesecake

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Realizations
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Realizations

Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them … Continue reading Realizations

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More Than A Command
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Fishers Of Men
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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Hot Culture, Cold Culture
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Hot Culture, Cold Culture

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

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Hear!
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Hear!

“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!

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All In Jesus
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way

Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)

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)

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Love, Unity, Witness
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Babel’s Fallen
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

Babel’s Fallen

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Traditions & Eternal Value
Ministry Story, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Videos along the way

Traditions & Eternal Value

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

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

Poverty

This post was first published in May of 2020. Friends, today’s cultural insight is about poverty. After we recorded this … Continue reading Poverty

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Psalm 24
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

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

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Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)

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)

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With Christ’s Eyes
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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Devotional Reading
Thoughts along the way

Devotional Reading

A person may almost be known by the books he reads. If he habitually reads bad books, we can pretty … Continue reading Devotional Reading

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Grown Out Of Love
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Grown Out Of Love

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

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Kapak Urku
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Kapak Urku

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

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Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
Ministry Story, Thoughts along the way

Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer

(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

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I Will No Longer Doubt Thee
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Together Tuesday

I Will No Longer Doubt Thee

Continue reading I Will No Longer Doubt Thee

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Seco De Pollo
Cooking With The Downings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Seco De Pollo

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

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Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes

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

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Motives
Ministry Story, Thoughts along the way

Motives

(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

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Himself
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

Himself

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Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
Ministry Story, Thoughts along the way

Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled

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

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Prayer
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

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

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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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Happy New year!
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Happy New year!

Happy new year from our family to yours! Continue reading Happy New year!

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I Want A Principle Within
Hymns, Thoughts along the way

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

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Back To The Original Path
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Back To The Original Path

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

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I Cannot Be Idle
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

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

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Blessings
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way

Blessings

God did not shower such great blessing on this nation for the Christians to live in extravagance, in self-indulgence, and … Continue reading Blessings

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We have A Hope
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way

We have A Hope

Continue reading We have A Hope

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Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Good Christian Friends Rejoice

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

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Room
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Room

And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a … Continue reading Room

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In The Bleak Midwinter
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

In The Bleak Midwinter

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

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Christmas Devotions: Gifts
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Christmas Devotions: Gifts

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

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Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way

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

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Christmas Devotions: Jealousy
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Christmas Devotions: Jealousy

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

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Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice
Christmas Devotions, Thoughts along the way

Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice

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

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