Financial Accountability
“We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” – … (read more)
Partners in Mission
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 The work of missions is done most effectively in partnership. This is almost always the way it is practiced today. Even … (read more)
I Was Wondering
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” – Proverbs 16:9 On Monday, May 10th, 2010, Louise and I (Dale Varberg) joined the staff prayer meeting in the map room at headquarters. The WMPL staff meets there … (read more)
Scarcity of Supplies … No Reserves
“The method for obtaining funds or goods and equipment for the temporal needs of the Mission and its workers is primarily prayer to God and trust in him to provide” (Mission Handbook, ¶108) As a college student I had the … (read more)
Searching for What We Already Have
“In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name” – John 16:23 While driving through central Mexico a few years ago some children … (read more)
Review of the Year 2009
“The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. And when they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. Each … (read more)
The Insignificance of Money
“But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them … (read more)
Working in the Name of the Lord Jesus
The third chapter of Colossians is titled “Rules for Holy Living” in many Bibles. The Apostle Paul lists some essential rules for those who aspire to live a holy life. There is a list of actions that are to be … (read more)
Thrivent Choice
Thrivent Financial recently announced that they will be discontinuing the GivingPlus program and will be replacing it with a program called Thrivent Choice. GivingPlus will continue to operate through the end of 2009. GivingPlus is a supplementary gift program available … (read more)
More Than a Paycheck
“The Mission’s financial policy believes and assumes that God is faithful, and may be counted upon to provide in every way, both spiritually and materially, for the advancement of his kingdom’s work around the world” Mission Handbook, 113 Let me … (read more)