Jonah, a young motorbike taxi driver in a Southeast Asian country, responded to a prompt he saw on a TV channel featuring Jesus Film Project films. When he texted a response center number, he was identified as a potential “person of peace,” which is a concept taken from Luke 10:5-7. A potential person of peace …
A Renewed Perspective On Many Blessings…
Three weeks ago, I was on a ministry trip in Colorado. After an abbreviated workout in the fitness room before breakfast, I stepped into the shower, and it hit me. I was having a hot shower, something rarely experienced by millions of people across the globe. For those people, any shower would be a luxury …
Part of legacy is telling our stories to the next generation.
This Thanksgiving I will get to spend time with two of my sibling, their children and grandchildren. I am praying how best to share my stories of God's abundant provision. most of them do not walk with Christ, so I need God's Spirit to lead me in a way that lifts Him up and helps …
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November Update
Praise: The Colorado Springs trip was very fruitful. I may have also found a part-time volunteer. Please pray for the follow-up needed. Most of our year-end projects are now queued up, please pray: Giving Tuesday: Reaching unreached people groups Central Ethiopia. Year-end email series: five messages with a challenge grant. December Film Teams appeal with …
Treasure vs. Money by Tim Keller*
<Listen or Play> *Tim Keller | May 2, 1999 (Gospel in Life) Here's a power presentation on where our hearts are. The points around greed particularly stood out. I was in a Tru hotel (Hilton property) in western Colorado this past month. And I was reflecting on the blessings I have experiencing. I had been to …
Leaving the right legacy.
I'm grateful for the legacy that my father, Richard (Dick) Arthur Buck (1924-1978) modeled for me any my three siblings, a life of highest integrity. May I honor him as I seek to do the same.
Five Prayers for Those Who Desire to Live Generously*
By Art Rainer Where are you on your generosity journey? Maybe you already give but wish to be one who reflects Macedonian-like generosity. Maybe you started giving out of obedience to God but desire a deeper love for generosity. Maybe you haven’t started giving but know generosity should be your next step of faith. Wherever …
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A Prayer of Faith to Lean Into Life’s Uncertainty*
Thy way, O Lord! Thy way—not mine!Although, opprest,For smoother, sunnier paths I pine,Thy way is best. Though crossing thirsty deserts drear,Or mountain’s crest;Although I faint with toil and fear,Thy way is best. Though not one open door befriendThe passing guest;Though night its darkest terror lend,Thy way is best. So seeming wild without a plan,Now east, now …
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October Prayer Update
PRAISE: The September trip to Georgia went well. I had a delightful visit with a couple of long-time friends, just ahead of the team meetings. Our visit with Renew World Outreach, a key field partner, was inspiring; that was also prior to our leadership team meetings. Thanks for your prayers. Year-end plans are coming together. Pray for the preparations for …
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