The Mt. of Olives church in Cangahua, Ecuador, recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary, highlighting community unity and faith through three days of worship, fellowship, and a Bible conference. The event showcased linguistic diversity, communal dining, and a commitment to spiritual growth, exemplifying the transformative power of church anniversaries in Ecuadorian culture. Continue reading Resilience, Communion, Renewal
In Reque, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to share God’s transformative love through the Roma Lee Courvisier School’s ministry and community outreach efforts. Continue reading Devotion 7: Empowered for Reque’s Mission
The Downing family expresses gratitude for God’s provision to the Roma Lee Courvisier School and Reque community, emphasizing the significance of compassion through food box distribution during crises. Continue reading Devotion 5: God’s Provision for Reque
The Apostle Paul’s message encourages the Church’s unity, highlighting that diverse tasks unite us in serving the community at the Roma Lee Courvisier School for Christ’s glory. Continue reading Devotion 4: Unity in Reque’s Community
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
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
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 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
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
In a world overshadowed by death, the promise of redemption from God shines brightly, offering hope and transformation. This divine love calls believers to live righteously, empowered by their faith for both present and future. Embracing this promise, they become living testimonies of God’s grace, showcasing His transforming power in a darkened world. Continue reading Redemption
The passage reflects on the profound promise of resurrection as articulated by Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:14. It emphasizes the transformative power of faith, urging believers to embrace their identity as co-heirs with Christ, live out their divine calling, and support one another in love and good deeds, all while awaiting future glory. Continue reading Resurrected
The resurrection of Christ, as emphasized in Acts 2:24, is a transformative reality that impacts believers’ lives today. It affirms Jesus’ divinity, fulfills prophecy, and frees us from death’s agony. This truth empowers us to live courageously, love selflessly, and engage in social justice, shaping our identity and actions in profound ways. Continue reading The Resurrection: Living in the Light of Christ’s Victory
The text explores the profound significance of belief without physical evidence, referencing Jesus’s words to Thomas in John 20:29. It emphasizes that faith transcends sight, encouraging individuals to cultivate trust based on transformative experiences rather than tangible proof. The message invites deeper engagement with spirituality, questioning, and personal growth in understanding faith’s mysteries. Continue reading The Blessing of Belief: The Unseen in the Light of Resurrection
Titus 3:8-11 emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth through good works, urging believers to avoid distractions from fruitless controversies. Paul advocates for cultivating faith akin to gardening—rooting in truth, pruning distractions, nourishing with prayer, and engaging in community. The transformative power of the gospel enables us to bear fruit and serve others meaningfully. Continue reading The Garden of Faith: Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in a World of Weeds
Titus 2:15 emphasizes the authoritative call for believers to actively speak, exhort, and reprove, reflecting divine truth amidst a relativistic culture. This command underscores a ministry of courage yet humility, aiming for transformation through love. Believers are urged to uphold God’s truth with integrity, ensuring the Gospel is proclaimed boldly and authentically. Continue reading The Triad of Truth: Speaking, Exhorting, and Reproving in a World of Shifting Sands
The text calls for a renewed understanding of masculinity rooted in Christian principles, emphasizing spiritual maturity, sobriety, dignity, self-control, and holistic health. It encourages older men to embrace their roles as mentors, passing wisdom to younger generations while embodying faith, love, and endurance. This journey is ongoing, aiming to leave a lasting legacy. Continue reading The Crucible of Manhood: Forging Spiritual Vigor in the Autumn of Life
The journey of faith intertwines grace and glory, fundamental divine attributes shaping our lives. Grace offers God’s unmerited favor, empowering us beyond sin, while glory presents His profound presence, enriching our existence. Embracing these realities requires continual surrender, gratitude, and awareness, transforming us into conduits of divine love and reflection in the world. Continue reading Illuminating the Soul: A Journey Through Grace and Glory
The opening verses of 1 Timothy 1:1-2, authored by Paul, reveal profound insights about spiritual leadership and mentoring. Addressing Timothy as a “true son in faith,” Paul underscores relational intimacy alongside divine commissioning. Their dynamic illustrates essential discipleship, inviting reflection on contemporary mentorship within the church community, emphasizing grace, mercy, and peace. Continue reading The Sacred Bonds of Apostle and Disciple
Josiah G. Holland’s hymn “There is a song in the air” illustrates God’s wisdom in using unexpected vessels to convey profound truths, emphasizing that His work transcends traditional roles. The hymn celebrates Christ’s birth, the humble conditions of His arrival, and the universal call of believers to share His message of joy and salvation. Continue reading The Unexpected Messenger: A Christmas Hymn Story
I am ready to burn out for God. I am ready to endure any hardship, if by any means I … Continue reading Wound Transformed
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
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
Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through … Continue reading Peace, Hope, Love
For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes … Continue reading Love
Our supporters are the best! Over the years we have heard the words “just tell us what you need and … Continue reading We Need Your Help To…
With sadness we have been reading the headlines coming out of France and the rest of Europe this week. As … Continue reading Fodder For Thought
Experience is central to our faith. As missionaries we never ask people to simply embrace the intellectual tenets of our … Continue reading Experience
One of the pleasant surprises that we have encountered along our mission path has been an increased amount of quality … Continue reading Fun Along Our Mission Path
Today we are preparing our hearts to mourn with one who mourns. Later today we will offer our condolences and … Continue reading Anna, Hurting And Our Loving God
This holiday season has a different feel for us. Behind the pleasant familiarity of the places we are visiting and … Continue reading Our Long Goodbye
A place of love is hard to find in this world but when we do find such a place we … Continue reading A Place Of Love