Our Mission Path
Serving God in Ecuador
Tag: Church of God
Sending Capacity
The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity. Mike Stachura Along our mission path we have encountered an attitude in many churches that can best be described as low self-esteem. Many churches have given up hope that… Continue Reading “Sending Capacity”
The Work of Mark 16
The lesson is obvious. True missionaries concentrate on doing the work of Mark 16:15 rather than operating social-welfare programs. True missionaries serve the message of Christ, not the institutions of the church. K.P. Yohannan, Come, Let’s Reach the World There are two ways that… Continue Reading “The Work of Mark 16”
Contentment’s Secret
I cared not where or how I lived, or what hardships I went through, so that I could but gain souls to Christ. David Brainerd The Apostle Paul wrote words to the Philippian church that echo throughout time and eventually each follower of Christ… Continue Reading “Contentment’s Secret”
Treasure
Do not think me mad. It is not to make money that I believe a Christian should live. The noblest thing a man can do is, just carry the humbly to receive, and then go amongst others and give. David Livingston There is an… Continue Reading “Treasure”
From The Beginning
World missions was on God’s mind from the beginning. Dave Davidson God seeks a dwelling place among the creation that He has made in His Own image. Although with horror we read about the walk of God and mankind being shattered by sin in… Continue Reading “From The Beginning”
The Safe Dictates of Common Sense?
I go out as a missionary not that I may follow the dictates of common sense, but that I may obey the command of Christ. James Gilmour Answering the call of love has nothing to do with common sense or self preservation. Promises flow… Continue Reading “The Safe Dictates of Common Sense?”
Christmas Devotions: Anna
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death. She had lived as a widow since then for eighty four years. She… Continue Reading “Christmas Devotions: Anna”
Christmas Devotions: Humility
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Doctor Luke, Luke 2:7 The significant promise of God was about to be fulfilled… Continue Reading “Christmas Devotions: Humility”
Christmas Devotions: Light
Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus, John 8:12 The darkness of sin filled the world but God promised a light… Continue Reading “Christmas Devotions: Light”
Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph, her husband to be, was a righteous man, and because… Continue Reading “Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel”