The Importance of Prayer by Jan Cox I returned a few weeks ago from a mission trip to Poland with International Messengers. Our team consisted of five men and seven women. Two of the men were teens. What a fabulous experience we had! Two of the members have offered a few comments about their feelings:… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
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GOD IS LOVE
God is Love by T. L. Wiens A few days ago, I read a blog that dealt with 1 John 4:8, “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” And even though I’m not sure I totally agree with the blog author’s path, our conclusions are the same; the definition of love in… Continue reading GOD IS LOVE
PERSISTENT PRAYER
Persistent prayer by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted from June 22, 2011) “The Shunamite Woman” by Harold Copping TODAY’S SPECIAL: 2 Kings 4:18-37 TO CHEW ON: “He went in therefore, shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the Lord.” 2 Kings 4:33 When the Shunamite woman’s son died so suddenly and unexpectedly, she… Continue reading PERSISTENT PRAYER
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS
Attention All Ministry Leaders Opportunity to win Grace Fox’s DVD and Bible Study – From Fear to Freedom. Visit A Better Way and leave a comment for your chance to win this valuable resource. More information can be found on A Better Way but some is reprinted below. For the month of August I will… Continue reading ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS
MY MISSIONARY MUSINGS
My Missionary Musings by Jan Cox Almost one week has gone by since I flew home from Poland (via Berlin and London). I had a fabulous two weeks of discovery, connections and faith building. We had lots of prayer times. Here are some thoughts that I jotted down in my journal about what I learned… Continue reading MY MISSIONARY MUSINGS
MY SHEPHERD
My Shepherd by Brenda Wood Psalm 23:1-2– The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters (KJV). The restaurant had a buffet line larger than my entire house. Did I want family food? Italian? Sushi? Chinese? Chocolate-covered, cream-filled desserts? YES! My knees… Continue reading MY SHEPHERD
SIMPLY SATURDAY – New Adventures
New Adventures After my mission trip to Poland I find myself in a period of reflection. What is it that God has in store for me? I found tremendous passion in Poland – a love for the people, the country and for God. I saw so much that my mind is scattered in every direction.… Continue reading SIMPLY SATURDAY – New Adventures
CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
Calm in the Midst of a Storm by Jan Cox Read: Luke 8:22-25 “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm” (Luke 8: 24 NIV) We had had a glorious sunny day boating with friends on our lake. The lake travels for twelve… Continue reading CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
God’s Voice Communicates Peace
Today I have a guest post from blogger, Julie Gorman. She blogs at His Love Extended. God’s Voice Communicates Peace—It Doesn’t Leave us Fearful (reprinted with permission) by Julie Gorman About six years ago, God led me to leave a lucrative career and commissioned me to do the work of an evangelist! “You have been… Continue reading God’s Voice Communicates Peace
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
The Best is Yet to Come by Heather McGillivray (reprinted with permission July 12, 2011) What endeared me most to my grandfather growing up was the way he always saw a little humour and a ray of sunshine in every situation. When my grandparents’ dream of buying a new home with the income from their taxi stand… Continue reading THE BEST IS YET TO COME