In the United States of America, the 4th of July is set aside to celebrate our Freedom from religious oppression. It’s a wonderful yearly reminder of the reason our nation’s founders set sail and arrived on these shores so many …
It is NOT my fault! He…She… We learn the blame game quickly. It seems to come so naturally, that it must be in our genes – inherited from Adam and Eve. Our society’s default is blame the Mom For years, …
His blood for me. For you. Jesus was crucified, bled, and died that we might live. He arose from the dead that we might live forever. Choosing to follow Him and to call Him Lord is the wisest decision any …
I had a job that simply was not a right fit for me It taxed my very soul, and sucked the life out of me. Yet, I fooled myself into thinking it was “wise and safe” to stay there (e.g. …
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 …
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 …