Journal

Story of Transformation in Brazil

Story of Transformation in Brazil

We love sharing first hand testimonies of the work the Lord is doing among our church plants. This month we have story directly from our church planters who work in the Guarita community (Brazil), Gilmar and Lizandra. (This letter has been translated and edited for...

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A Simple Need in Cambodia

A Simple Need in Cambodia

Off a dirt road on the outskirts of the city, in Cambodia there is a church that meets under a tree. This church started as a Bible study made up of mostly women and children caught in the devastating cycle of poverty. All but a couple of the men are absent. Many of...

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Headlines: Good Intentions Go Bad

Headlines: Good Intentions Go Bad

In April I came across an article from The Gospel Coalition blog that I found very helpful and encouraging with regard to our work among the global poor. The article, 4 Ways Satan Uses Christian Generosity for Evil, discusses four pitfalls for giving to global...

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Headlines: Good Intentions Go Bad

Headlines: Revolution & Revelation

Earlier this week I read An Insufficient Resistance at Christianity Today. I concur largely with the content in this article, especially the author’s assertion that revolution apart from the Gospel is not sufficient. At our core, fallen people are lovers of self....

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Jesus’ Message Doesn’t Change

Jesus’ Message Doesn’t Change

“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”  Hebrews 13:1-2, NIV.  The LORD designed and created each of us in His image....

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Quite the Same

Quite the Same

“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that You sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me.”    -John 17:23  (NIV) We’re not that different. All of us. No matter where we make our home, be it steeped in the suburbs or down dusty roads,...

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