Category: Fulfilling the Great Commission

  • The Fuel of Death-Defying Missions — David Platt

    http://youtu.be/48CZ5F9bnJM David Platt was one of the men invited to speak at T4G this year. “So, pastors, let us be finished and done with puny theology that results in paltry approaches to global missions in local churches; let us believe deeply in the sovereign God of the universe who holds the destiny of the world…

  • Book Review: How to Bring Your Child to Christ

    …And Keep Them There: Avoiding the Tragedy of False Conversion by Ray Comfort New life is a mystery. Most women do not know they are pregnant until a test or doctor’s confirmation. Though physicians can provide a detailed step-by-step description of the birthing process, the actual trigger that sets a birth in motion is still…

  • A Delightful Sunday

    I have had a very busy day. We cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. I am so thankful for the kids’ help today. I could not have gotten so much done without them. Do you remember when you were a kid and mopping was a fun chore? I do; I used to love to mop. Nowadays,…

  • Compassion International & Public Speaking (a prayer request)

    I’m working on my second year as an advocate for children through Compassion International.  As an advocate, my main responsibilities are to find sponsors for children who are living in poverty and to give sponsors an opportunity to be involved in a life-changing relationship. I have an opportunity tomorrow morning to share Compassion’s ministry with…

  • Meet Ben Mwangi

    Our church recently wrapped up a month-long child sponsorship campaign for Compassion International. On July 11, 2010, Ben Mwangi came to speak to us about the impact his Compassion sponsor made in his life. His presentation is broken into four parts on the Open Door youtube channel. If you have time, listen to his story.…