Sacrificial Service
“[Jesus] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” (Philippians 2:6,7) … (read more)
Jeff Dahl
A Pair of Financial Decisions
Upon recommendation of our Finance Committee, the Home Council has recently made a couple of changes regarding the Mission’s finances. I thought that you might like to hear about them. The first pertains to missionary allowances. The Council reviews target … (read more)
Knowing His Voice
“When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because … (read more)
Retaining Wall
The home office of the World Mission Prayer League sits on “Loring Hill,” just south of downtown Minneapolis. The elevation of the street that borders our property to the north is about 30 feet lower than Clifton Avenue, where our … (read more)
The Right Place at the Right Time
As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him. (1 Samuel 17:23, ESV) Many … (read more)
Earthquake Relief and Rebuilding
On April 25 a massive earthquake struck Nepal, affecting areas in which Prayer League missionaries and partner organizations have lived and worked for decades. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, and had its epicenter 50 miles northwest of … (read more)
The Principle of Immediacy
“It is the Prayer League way to depend upon God to meet our needs day-by-day, month-by-month, and year-by-year.” (Mission Handbook, ¶ 140) I have recently written about the Prayer League practice of non-indebtedness, really a result of our commitment to … (read more)
Life’s Not Fair
Your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. (2 Corinthians 8:14) We have all heard it said that “life is not fair.” Why did this good … (read more)
Moses
The Lord made the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people. (Exodus 11:3 NIV) God uses people to accomplish his purpose. When God wanted Israel to … (read more)
Non-Indebtedness
“It is the Prayer League way to pray. Do we feel the need for financial support? We pray. Do we anticipate the need for goods or equipment, travel or training, project support or other material supplies? We pray again. We … (read more)