by Dan Rupple, MasterMedia International, originally publish October 8, 2018 God put you and I here (and now) for a reason. This is a great time to be a Christian. Not an easy time—but an exciting one. “I know it doesn’t look that way. When I think about our cultural moment, I can’t help but see …
August Prayer Update:
PRAISE:We're seeing progress on our Southeast Asia video project, prayers are being answered. It's still behind schedule, but I guess that comes from trying to do a project virtually, in a closed country and during a global pandemic! :-)(The photo below is from of one of our Zoom-like planning meetings covering 11 time zones.) Pray we can …
Max Lucado: If You’re Feeling Stuck, It’s Time to Make a Change*
Max Lucado writes that sometimes the key to moving on is just taking the first step. On a trip to the United Kingdom, our family visited a castle. In the center of the castle garden sat a maze. Row after row of shoulder high hedges, leading to one dead end after another. Successfully navigate the …
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The Map on the Wall*
U.S. Navy Photos Guest Post by Commander Jack Curtis** Whenever I write, I try hard to avoid expressing political or partisan opinions. Not only do I doubt you care about my opinions, but it would also be wholly inappropriate for me, in my current position as an active duty squadron commanding officer, to make them …
Paradise Lost*
<LISTEN> Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God …
July Prayer Update
Praise: God worked through our Father's Day email and online efforts to help underwrite NewLifeBoxes for WiFi smartphone evangelism in India and Africa. The ministry saw Him supply the need for more that 215 boxes. Pray: Please join in praying for the reaching the one the top 12 least reached countries in the world. This …
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He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15, NIV).Have you considered ...Most of the world's people live in darkness, separated from the love of a heavenly Father who desperately wants to know them. As people of God, we are equipped with the story of reconciliation …
What is it Costing You to Follow Jesus? Thoughts from my friend Bill.
In the first chapter of Mark, we see Jesus calling the first disciples… four anglers…Andrew, Peter, then James and John. “Follow me” was a challenging call! Jesus wanted these men toabandon all, to surrender their wills and join Him in His mission. The story caused me to stop and ponder, “What were they willing to …
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What Questions Should You and I Be Asking Ourselves This 4th of July?
Post by Craig Morgan* Every year families gather for Fourth of July’s where we grill hot dogs, swim in the lake, and make memories. There’s no doubt that this year will look a little differently than the prior years. Although we can’t see each other in close proximity like before, it will still bring its …
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Ready for Anything, Anywhere*
<LISTEN> Whatever else we observe about the life of Jesus, we know this to be true: at every moment, Jesus modeled what it looks like to live as God’s Son. It was the bedrock of his life that allowed him to become the cornerstone of restoration for all of mankind. It’s amazing to think that …
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