What makes a small thing a ministry? A mother makes a lunch for her son. Such a small thing. It is only a small lunch for one young boy. Her son. She probably does this every day. It is a …
Category Archives: Missionary Stories
Nimrod or God? From Wikipedia: “The Jewish-Roman historian Flavius Josephus, in his Antiquities of the Jews (c. 94 CE), recounted history as found in the Hebrew Bible and mentioned the Tower of Babel. He wrote that it was Nimrod who …
Life is so DAILY! Busy. Frustrating. Being on the mission field can compound the problem. So many GOOD things scream for your attention! Feeling confused? Do you have a nagging in your soul? Do you feel like a fish out …
Mutual trust David Jeremiah teaches that in the ancient world, to share a meal with others is an intimate activity. It affirms mutual trust. It would be inconceivable to eat with one’s enemy…making Judas’ actions incomprehensible. And yet, Jesus again …
The Mission Home Base at Bethany Jesus was friends with Lazarus, Mary, and Martha of Bethany. He and the disciples often used their home as a type of Mission base. It seems He felt comfortable there. “Now Jesus loved Martha, …
The missionary’s struggles Asking for financial support. Helping others “catch” the “vision” so they will want to be part of the provision to make it happen. It costs money no matter where you live. And for many, they are not …
Say what? I hear your pain. LOVE your enemy? Maybe you are thinking of someone that you don’t even LIKE, let alone LOVE them. Enemy? Maybe not technically, but if it keeps you from your closest walk with God, then, …
I am struck by the following story. It has haunted me for weeks. The power and influence of one single, individual woman. Here’s how her story starts… The Pharisees could be a wearisome bunch. Prideful. Know-it-all’s. Lots of training but …
John 20:21 “As the Father has sent me, so I send you…” YOU…Are you feeling a personal call to the Mission field? Are you scared to even entertain the thought of it? Are your palms sweaty? And your heart racing …
Psalm 90:14 “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” God loves to satisfy us with Himself…and with His creation. It is one way that He shows …