A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Scott Armstrong Reading: Psalm 146:1-10 Key Verse: “The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked” (Ps. 146:9). Felipe was eleven years old, but he looked three years younger. His growth had been stunted by malnourishment; his gaunt frame ached with hunger. ... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong Reading: Jeremiah 22:1-9 Key Verse: “Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow . . . But if you do not obey these commands” (Jer. 22:3b, 5a). What’s more difficult: achieving greatness or sustaining it? Both are hard. But many sports franchises have said that sustaining long-term... Continue Reading →
By: Dr. Rubén Fernández Dr. C. René Padilla, theologian, pastor, and renowned author, died on April 27, 2021 at the age of 88. Padilla is the "father of integral mission", and in the next posts we will be publishing some memories of him by Nazarene leaders. The following was written by the Rector of the... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 Key Verse: “Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ . . . without hope and without God in the world” (Eph. 2:12). It was testimony time in the church service, and Billy stood up. He was 55 years old and had unkempt hair and dingy clothes. ... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to confuse mentoring and friendship. Friendships are essential connections important to our sense of well-being. People need friends. Times with friends bring laughter, listening ears, and encouragement. As friends do things together, their conversation may lead to an important question and an opportunity for biblical guidance. But the conversation often goes no deeper... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong I recently came across the following African folk tale shared by Tami Matheny in her book This is Good: A Journey on Overcoming Adversity: There was an African king who had a best friend with whom he kept close to him.The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that occurred... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong If you’re like me, life has recently seemed out of control. A global pandemic will do that to you. Our work, our schools, and even our family has begun to truly function differently. Some of those changes have been great, but in moments of honesty we’d have to divulge that adversity is... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Michaele LaVigne We have recently marked the one-year anniversary of COVID reality in many countries around the world. One year of cancellations, deaths, fear, crisis, masks, online services, and upheaval in every part of our lives. I think we all fall into the category of those who are “weary and carry heavy burdens.”... Continue Reading →
By: Mitzi Villegas Carmona Every participant in a missions trip has a story to tell. Many times, we do not hear of the impact of a missions opportunity on those who have been involved. Today we close our time of sharing testimonies from Mission Without Limits https://transformtheglobe.com/2021/04/09/stage-three-of-mission-without-limits-takes-place-in-mesoamerica/ by briefly hearing two more stories of God’s... Continue Reading →
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