Christmas Devotions: Shepherds
When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Shepherds
When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Shepherds
Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night. An angel of … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Angels
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Wise
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Simeon
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Humility
Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Light
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Go Home
A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the light, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Voice
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Speechless
In those days Mary got up and went hurriedly into the hill country, to a town of Judah, and entered … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Encouragement
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel
The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Mary And The Holy Spirit
As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Bethlehem
For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this virgin is about to conceive … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Immanuel
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Family of David
Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!” But … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders
After Moses the LORD’s servant died, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing
Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Blessing
The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all the wild beasts … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Promise
“Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” The man said, “The woman whom … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Fall
“So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Family
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Before Time
“For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Symbols
Love, The Downing Family Continue reading Tune In Tomorrow!
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
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
This hymn paints the absolute necessity of missions on the heart of the hearer. Pastor Daniel O. Teasley wrote this … Continue reading All Because We Do Not Love Them
Why does Ecuador need missionaries? This legend of La Raina Del El Quinche will give you some insight into the … Continue reading Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche
Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them … Continue reading Realizations
“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
“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
“Not called!” did you say? “Not heard the call,” I think you should say. Put your ear down to the … Continue reading Hear!
A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the … Continue reading Earnestly Involved
This Sunday as you prepare to go to church allow us to give you a friendly reminder that Church is … Continue reading Remember To Go, Remember Where To Go!
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
Folklore and legends are in important part of understanding a culture. Folklore sometimes communicates deep or difficult cultual reality. Listen … Continue reading El Guagua Auca
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
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?
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
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash Tigrillo is a wonderful … Continue reading Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. The Psalms have always been a source of strength and … Continue reading Psalm 24
“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
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
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and … Continue reading Go Forth
With love, The Downing Family Continue reading How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
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)
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?
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