Devotion 1: Called to Serve Reque
The post calls for commitment to a mission in Reque, urging participants to reflect on their roles in serving children and sharing God’s love through various tasks. Continue reading Devotion 1: Called to Serve Reque
Woven by Grace
This devotional welcomes missionaries to serve at Roma Lee Courvisier School in Peru, focusing on empowering children through Christian education and faith. Continue reading Woven by Grace
Looking Towards Perú: What it is Like to Travel With The Ecuadorian Brethren
This Sunday, a church group from Quito embarks on a 1,200-kilometer pilgrimage to Reque, Peru, filled with faith, fellowship, and mission-driven devotion. Continue reading Looking Towards Perú: What it is Like to Travel With The Ecuadorian Brethren
Looking Towards Perú: The Ecuadorian Brethren
The mission trip to Perú involves Ecuadorian church leaders and the Downing family, promoting prayer support. This pivotal journey emphasizes their transition to serving as missionaries, aiming to impact local communities through faith and service. Continue reading Looking Towards Perú: The Ecuadorian Brethren
Looking Towards Perú: The Breiel Church
The Downing family invites participation in their upcoming mission trip to Perú, emphasizing prayer for the Breiel Church and its ministries, highlighting unity and impactful service. Continue reading Looking Towards Perú: The Breiel Church
Looking Towards Perú: The RLC School
The Downing family and Ecuadorian church invites you to pray for their upcoming mission trip to Perú, focusing on the Roma Lee Courvisier Christian school and its dedicated community. Continue reading Looking Towards Perú: The RLC School
Answering the Call: Our Mission to Perú
A U.S. church invited a group of pastors to join their mission trip to Perú, resulting in community prayers and donations covering most trip costs, fostering unity and faith. Continue reading Answering the Call: Our Mission to Perú
Incarnating Love, Humility, Strength, and Courage
Missionaries embody Christ’s character through selfless service, love, humility, strength, and courage. They follow the Great Commission, transforming lives while facing challenges, reflecting God’s love and purpose. Continue reading Incarnating Love, Humility, Strength, and Courage
Make Disciples!
Missionaries are called to make disciples by teaching, mentoring, and nurturing new believers. This sacred responsibility fosters spiritual growth and ensures the gospel’s continuity through generations. Continue reading Make Disciples!
Proclaiming the Gospel
The missionary’s call is to proclaim the undiluted gospel, offering hope and salvation amidst cultural relativism, requiring commitment, sacrifice, and divine grace for transformation. Continue reading Proclaiming the Gospel
The Biblical Mandate for Christian Missions: Spreading the Gospel, Making Disciples, and Sharing God’s Love
Christians are called to fulfill the Great Commission through missions, which involves sharing the gospel, making disciples, and demonstrating God’s love, bringing hope and transformation to all. Continue reading The Biblical Mandate for Christian Missions: Spreading the Gospel, Making Disciples, and Sharing God’s Love
To Angelita,
On our 25th anniversary, I reflect on the deepening love and partnership with my beloved. Our journey, enriched by faith and challenges, continues to strengthen and inspire gratitude and devotion. Continue reading To Angelita,
The Battle of Pichincha
As dawn broke over the Andes on May 24, 1822, the crisp mountain air was charged with anticipation. On the … Continue reading The Battle of Pichincha
The Cruciform Life: Embracing Suffering and Holiness in a World of Compromise
The exhortation from 1 Peter 4:1-6 encourages believers to pursue holiness by embracing suffering as a path to spiritual transformation. By rejecting earthly pleasures and submitting to God’s will, Christians embody a counter-cultural lifestyle that reflects their faith. In doing so, they bear witness to the gospel’s power amid societal opposition. Continue reading The Cruciform Life: Embracing Suffering and Holiness in a World of Compromise
Romans 1:16-32: A Pivotal Passage on the Gospel, Sin, and God’s Judgment
Paul’s letter to the Romans emphasizes the gospel’s power, human sinfulness, and divine judgment, urging believers to recognize their need for salvation and grace amid moral decline. Continue reading Romans 1:16-32: A Pivotal Passage on the Gospel, Sin, and God’s Judgment
John 3:16-21
In a tale of profound love, a God sacrifices His Son for humanity’s redemption, promising eternal life for those who believe, amidst the darkness of a wicked world. Continue reading John 3:16-21
In The Fullness of Time
In the Lord’s unfolding plan, darkness will give way to His everlasting light. While tribulations arise, those who revere Him will find redemption and assurance of eternal glory. Continue reading In The Fullness of Time
The Crucible of Faith: Joy Amidst Trials in the Modern Age
In an era marked by unprecedented comfort and technological advancement, the apostle Peter’s exhortation to find joy amid trials strikes … Continue reading The Crucible of Faith: Joy Amidst Trials in the Modern Age
The Living Hope: Anchoring Faith in a Shifting World
Peter’s first epistle emphasizes a radical, living hope rooted in Christ’s resurrection, offering assurance and purpose amidst modern uncertainties, urging believers to embody transformative hope in their communities. Continue reading The Living Hope: Anchoring Faith in a Shifting World
The Exilic Identity: A Clarion Call to God’s Elect in a Secular Age
Peter’s first epistle urges believers to embrace their identity as “elect exiles,” chosen and transformed by God. This calling compels active engagement with a secular culture, promoting grace and peace amidst challenges. Continue reading The Exilic Identity: A Clarion Call to God’s Elect in a Secular Age
Massacre in the Jungle
On May 9, 2025, an ambush by the Comandos de la Frontera killed eight Ecuadorian soldiers during a military operation against illegal mining in Orellana province. Continue reading Massacre in the Jungle
The New Testament Model of Church: A Call to Biblical Authenticity
The exploration reveals that the modern church deviates significantly from the New Testament model, emphasizing home-based fellowships, participatory leadership, and communal responsibilities, urging a return to biblical authenticity. Continue reading The New Testament Model of Church: A Call to Biblical Authenticity
Behold, the Savior’s Table
In Galilee, Jesus invites outcasts to share a transformative meal, offering grace and calling for renewal, urging them to embrace a new life in Him. Continue reading Behold, the Savior’s Table
Living Hope
Today we find ourselves drawn to the profound revelations penned by the Apostle Peter. His words, a symphony of spiritual … Continue reading Living Hope
Farm Update
A word or two about some of our plans for the farm. Continue reading Farm Update
Camp Meetings: A Divine Oasis in the Modern Wilderness
In the annals of Christian history, few phenomena have left as indelible a mark on the American spiritual landscape as … Continue reading Camp Meetings: A Divine Oasis in the Modern Wilderness
Revelation 22:1-5
Revelation 22:1-5 reveals God’s promise of redemption and restoration, where the Tree of Life nourishes the righteous, and believers experience eternal joy in God’s presence, illuminating their lives. Continue reading Revelation 22:1-5
The Living Stones’ Sanctification
In divine purpose, we are transformed and called to reflect God’s light, living as honor-bound pilgrims. With Christ as our cornerstone, we embrace grace and sanctification continually. Continue reading The Living Stones’ Sanctification
News: Electricity, Yellow Fever, Quest For Justice…& More.
Ecuador faces pressing challenges: Coca River erosion threatens a major hydroelectric plant, while a yellow fever outbreak and energy crisis due to a wind plant’s collapse impact communities. Continue reading News: Electricity, Yellow Fever, Quest For Justice…& More.
The Pilgrim’s Inheritance
You are foreknown and chosen, redeemed by Christ’s blood, secured in faith. Rejoice amid trials; your imperishable inheritance and hope await in heaven. Live in holiness. Continue reading The Pilgrim’s Inheritance
The Radiant Dawn of Redemption: Unveiling the Profound Theological Tapestry of “Light Breaks at Last”
The content explores Restorationist theology, emphasizing Christ’s victory, human apostasy, and the church’s unity, encouraging believers to embody divine truth while anticipating God’s kingdom. Continue reading The Radiant Dawn of Redemption: Unveiling the Profound Theological Tapestry of “Light Breaks at Last”
Blessed Assurance
God’s vast love, through Christ’s resurrection, offers secure hope and eternal inheritance, urging believers to stand firm in faith amid life’s trials and uncertainties. Continue reading Blessed Assurance
Worship at El Carmen Abajo
The Downing family expresses gratitude to ministry partners for their support, sharing recent worship experiences in Ecuador, highlighting community, faith, and the impact of their contributions. Continue reading Worship at El Carmen Abajo
Christ’s Sacrifice Outside the Camp
The crucifixion of Jesus embodies divine love, challenges notions of holiness, and calls for transformative engagement, inviting believers to embrace radical discipleship and social justice. Continue reading Christ’s Sacrifice Outside the Camp
Standing on the Sea of Glass: Triumph in Christ’s Redemptive Victory
We are called to stand firm in faith, anchored in God’s promises, reflecting Christ’s righteousness amidst life’s challenges and uncertainties. Continue reading Standing on the Sea of Glass: Triumph in Christ’s Redemptive Victory
An Invitation to Prayer
Pray for our seminary class focused on the Book of Hebrews this Saturday. Your support matters. Continue reading An Invitation to Prayer
The Indivisible Christ: Foundation and Fulfillment of Ecclesial Unity
The Church represents a paradox of unity in diversity, with Christ as its foundation and cornerstone. This unity reflects the nature of God, contrasting human fragmentation. While historical divisions challenge this unity, a commitment to Christ, ecumenical dialogue, and collaborative mission can foster true oneness, serving as a powerful witness in a fractured world. Continue reading The Indivisible Christ: Foundation and Fulfillment of Ecclesial Unity
Reflections on Unity, Restoration, and the Gathering of God’s People
The content explores humanity’s spiritual disunity and the divine call for reunion expressed in the hymn “Thy Children Are Gathering Home.” It emphasizes the need for true leadership, restoration, and unity among believers, rooted in the biblical promise of God’s presence. Ultimately, it invites active participation in the ongoing work of gathering and healing within faith communities. Continue reading Reflections on Unity, Restoration, and the Gathering of God’s People
The Glorious Evening Light
The message emphasizes the significance of Zechariah’s prophecy about a unique day known only to the Lord, representing a transition from the Old Covenant to the New through Jesus Christ. It highlights Christ as the Evening Light and encourages believers to reflect this light in their lives, anticipating eternal communion with God. Continue reading The Glorious Evening Light
The Resurrection’s Glorious Song
The poem celebrates the resurrection of Christ, highlighting His victory over death and sin. It emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy, the transformative power of faith, and the promise of eternal life for believers. Through Christ’s resurrection, the faithful are empowered and united, expressing joy and hope in their salvation. Continue reading The Resurrection’s Glorious Song
The Crimson Path to Celestial Realms
The poem explores themes of redemption and transformation through the sacrifice of Christ. It depicts a journey from sin to salvation, highlighting the struggle against darkness through His wounds, which offer healing and grace. Ultimately, it invites seekers to embrace this spiritual path towards a glorious, unscarred existence. Continue reading The Crimson Path to Celestial Realms
The Sibilant Hiss of Devastation
On a fateful Friday, darkness enveloped Jerusalem as the crucifixion of Christ unfolded on Golgotha, leaving His disciples in despair and uncertainty. Their faith crumbled amid cosmic irony, yet a flicker of divine grace persisted, hinting at redemption beyond suffering. This moment foreshadowed a profound revelation that would reshape history. Continue reading The Sibilant Hiss of Devastation
The Cross: Our Sole Boast
The poem reflects on the profound significance of the cross of Christ, expressing awe at its power to redeem and transform lives. It emphasizes love, grace, and the sacrifice made for humanity’s salvation. The cross symbolizes hope, freedom from sin, and calls for believers to cherish and proclaim its message throughout all generations. Continue reading The Cross: Our Sole Boast
At The Cross There is Room
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as described in the Gospel of John, serves as a pivotal moment in spiritual understanding, expressing the voluntary nature of His sacrifice. The cross symbolizes divine love, hope, and transformation while challenging cultural notions of power. It invites contemplation of faith, inclusivity, and the ongoing relevance of salvation. Continue reading At The Cross There is Room
The Cruciform Pattern of Divine Healing: Isaiah 53:5 and “There Is Healing in His Name”
Isaiah 53:5 reveals profound truths about redemption and the Suffering Servant, emphasizing the healing and peace derived from Christ’s sacrifice. This passage urges believers to understand suffering as part of divine grace and calls the church to mitigate societal brokenness. It invites an exploration of faith’s transformative nature and the ultimate healing promised in Christ. Continue reading The Cruciform Pattern of Divine Healing: Isaiah 53:5 and “There Is Healing in His Name”
Meditation on Life, Death, and Victory
The narrative explores humanity’s journey from creation in Eden to redemption through Christ. Initially, Adam and Eve enjoyed communion with God until sin entered, leading to death. Through Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, believers are promised eternal life, overcoming sin and death, ultimately restoring the paradise lost and ushering in God’s eternal kingdom. Continue reading Meditation on Life, Death, and Victory
Waiting for the Resurrected Son: Eschatological Hope and Deliverance in 1 Thessalonians 1:10
Dear Friends,
Today, we invite you to peer behind the veil of theological education in Ecuador. Our seminarians are wrestling with the profound implications of 1 Thessalonians 1:10, delving into the transformative doctrine of entire sanctification. This exploration not only illuminates the text but challenges us to contemplate our own spiritual journey. How does this ancient wisdom resonate in our modern context? Let us ponder together the depths of God’s sanctifying grace, ever mindful of its power to reshape our very being.
Continue reading Waiting for the Resurrected Son: Eschatological Hope and Deliverance in 1 Thessalonians 1:10
Our God Who Raises The Dead
In the face of suffering and mortality, Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians emphasizes reliance on God rather than ourselves. This transformative shift reveals that in our insignificance, we discover divine strength. Trials are invitations to deepen our faith, where God, the resurrector of hope and life, nurtures our spiritual growth. Continue reading Our God Who Raises The Dead
The Dreadful Whisper
This poem reflects on the despair of a world where Christ remains dead, leaving humanity shackled by sin and hopelessness. It contrasts this dark reality with the transformative light of faith, emphasizing the victory of the Resurrection. The empty tomb signifies liberation from sin, underscoring the importance of Christ’s triumph over death. Continue reading The Dreadful Whisper
Seeds of Faith
The content reflects on the journey of faith, likening it to tiny seeds that grow into fruitful plants. It emphasizes the transformative power of declaring Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection. Through faith nourished by divine truth, believers experience salvation, becoming part of God’s redemptive plan and sharing His blessings. Continue reading Seeds of Faith