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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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?
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
Babel’s Fallen
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
Serving Not Searching
“The way you discover your gifts is really by serving not by searching.” Loren Cunningham Dear friends, We are all … Continue reading Serving Not Searching
Esperanza’s Internship
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from … Continue reading Esperanza’s Internship
Go Forth
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and … Continue reading Go Forth
I Will No Longer Doubt Thee
A Call To Repentance, A Hope For Revival
It is either revival or bust. Steve Deace From time to time missionaries need to speak to their sending countries. … Continue reading A Call To Repentance, A Hope For Revival
How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
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Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade) Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Serves 6-8 people This quick and … Continue reading Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Do you Know Jesus?
This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with … Continue reading Do you Know Jesus?
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
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
The Missionary Gift
Friends, this post was first published on October of 2018. Not every believer has the missionary gift, but every Christian … Continue reading The Missionary Gift
Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Friends, this post was first published in January of 2020. Cuy Chaqtado Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style) Guinea Pig is an … Continue reading Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Earnestly Involved
Friends, this post was first published in January of 2020. A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in … Continue reading Earnestly Involved
The Mission is Missions
“The mission of the church is missions.” Oswald J. Smith When Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, he gave … Continue reading The Mission is Missions
The Missionary Heart
“The missionary heart: Care more than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than … Continue reading The Missionary Heart
My Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the … Continue reading My Shepherd
Those Who Need Him Most
When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over … Continue reading Those Who Need Him Most
Hope!
Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray,I woke, the dungeon flamed … Continue reading Hope!
We’re A Happy Pilgrim Band
Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Llapingachos (Ecuadorian stuffed potato patties) Produces about 15 medium sized … Continue reading Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Be Careful To Live Holy
“Saved from sin today, every band is riven,I am a child of God!” B.E. Warren We are called to be … Continue reading Be Careful To Live Holy
God’s Plan
“God has huge plans for the world today! He is not content to merely establish a handful of struggling churches … Continue reading God’s Plan
Fit For Service
“A man not spiritually fitted ought not to go, but neither is he fit to stay.” Robert Speer As Christians, … Continue reading Fit For Service
Mission And Redemption
“Do we claim to believe in God? He’s a missionary God. You tell me you’re committed to Christ. He’s a … Continue reading Mission And Redemption
Precious Bible
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so … Continue reading Precious Bible
Beyond Your Horizons
“I like men whose vision carries them far beyond their own horizons.” Kenneth Strachan “I can do all things through … Continue reading Beyond Your Horizons
Poverty And Power
“Two distinguishing marks of the early church were: 1) Poverty 2) Power.” T.J. Bach The early church certainly had two … Continue reading Poverty And Power
The Church Must Send
“The Church must send or the church will end.” Mendell Taylor Our Lord has called us to be His body, … Continue reading The Church Must Send
The Old Campground
We have met today on the old campground,And our hearts, O God, o’erflowWith our songs of joy, and a stream … Continue reading The Old Campground
Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Ensalada de cebolla y tomate (Onion and tomato salad) Salads … Continue reading Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Living Committed
God is reaching the lost not through programs but through individuals whose lives are so committed to Him that He … Continue reading Living Committed
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
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
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
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
Obedience
The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the gospel to the heathen … Continue reading Obedience
Evening and Morning
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
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
Hasten Today
Consumed
God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, … Continue reading Consumed
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
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
Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls
Bolon de verde or fried green plantain balls Yield: For 6-8 people Bolon de verde are green plantain dumplings stuffed … Continue reading Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls
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