“When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel … (read more)
On 26 September 1867, the pioneers of the Santal Mission knelt by a stone in the middle of the mission compound of Benagaria and dedicated their lives to serve the Lord among the people of India. That was 145 years … (read more)
Whenever God calls his people to labor in a different land, there are many unusual situations to be faced. Most of us naturally like to see immediate results in our work, but God instead moves in ways other than those … (read more)
A little leaven, sometimes, goes a long way. Lars Olsen Skrefsrud required a bit of leaven, that’s for sure. He was a rowdy young man, given to drink, carousing and petty thievery. By the time he was eighteen years old, … (read more)
In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. (1 Corinthians 9:14) The Apostle Paul had many important issues to write about in his letter to the church … (read more)
Contributions designated for missionary support are used entirely for the support of missionaries: this has always been and always will be our policy. These contributions support a monthly living allowance, as well as benefits such as health insurance, housing, and … (read more)
June had come and again it was time for the Mission Camp at Hunky Dory. After a six-hour trip my daughter, my sister and I arrived at the camp on Sunday afternoon. It was a thrill when we turned into … (read more)
The World Mission Prayer League has been at work in Africa since 1968, as you will read in this month’s newsletter. We were centuries late to the scene. The gospel has been at work in Africa since New Testament times … (read more)
We had been in Kenya only a month and a half when he appeared one afternoon at the reception counter of the Emmaus Bible Correspondence School in downtown Nairobi. Truly he was the prisoner of the Lord and, though his … (read more)
“The General Fund of the Mission has never been sufficient to cover travel expenses, and it has thus far pleased the Lord to supply the needed funds by means of specially designated gifts.” (World Vision, May 1955) During this past … (read more)