Recently, a colleague sent me a link to an article about a Barna Group survey. In case you are not familiar with the Barna Group, they are a Christian organization out of California that conducts research as a service to … (read more)
One Sunday morning in church, I was listening to the choir. I don’t recall the song, only that it was great as usual. I noticed that while a young lady sang a solo piece, one of the men in the … (read more)
Have you been asking God to show you his purpose for your life? Have you been seeking his call? When I was at Bible school, preparing for the mission field many years ago, I was blessed by having a clear … (read more)
I once had a dog, a beautiful reddish-tan and black German Shepherd with huge ears that stood up like radar antennas when she was on alert. I spent two years training her and later used her as a search dog … (read more)
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … (read more)
We are told in Genesis that the changing of the seasons will never cease. However, observing the weather this year in Minnesota may have given you some doubt about that. It seemed as if the season was stuck on winter. … (read more)
The World Mission Prayer League Handbook states: The Mission’s finances are received, acknowledged, managed and disbursed in a manner consistent with our spiritual values and commitments. We might call it “the Prayer League way.” One practical implication of the Prayer … (read more)
We are amazed at the various ways the Lord finds to channel his gifts to us, but the principal means is through our praying membership. Once again, we thank the Lord for meeting our financial needs throughout the year 2017. … (read more)
A few weeks ago, I received a sweet letter from an elderly contributor. This fine lady carried in her heart for many years a desire for missions, but she was unable to “go.” At a recent Prayer League event her … (read more)
It is good to mark the end of one year and the beginning of another. In 2017 some of our workers completed their assignments and returned home; others retired. With them we celebrate persevering faith and the advance of the … (read more)