Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ~Matthew 28: 19-20 NKJV As a young person, David Livingstone, the famous Scottish missionary to Africa, prayed about serving the Lord. A portion of Matthew 28 came to his … Continue reading →
During our first morning meeting in Malawi, a young, thin African girl with the broadest smile stood and gave her prayer request: “Let us be thankful for this life we live.” Our Perspective I felt confused, unsure I had heard her correctly, but soon understood. Every single morning, she stood to make the same request. “Let us be thankful for this life we live.” Her request continuously turned toward praise rather than appeal. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his … Continue reading →
A bold fundraiser for our mission team was fast approaching, and I doubted the outcome. What once seemed like a great idea now felt questionable. Would enough people come? Would the sale generate enough money to help with our plane tickets? Had I thought out the details and covered my steps? I worried about worry. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. ~1 Peter 5:7 NLT The Anxiety I looked for ways to distract … Continue reading →
