Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV
We like to be selfish, but God can change us into selfless, generous givers like Christ.
We are currently in the midst of changing ministers overseas, so this is quite pertinent. I will be having a conversation with the new ministry leader this week. He is a local taking over for a missionary we had sent out! Please join us in lifting up all who do the Lord’s work abroad and who take over in there home!
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for the overseas ministries your church support. I love seeing how different churches support the work of advancing the Gospel overseas. We must never forget the church has the Great Commission to go to the nations and preach the Gospel. So […]
This Sunday at Church: Pray for the overseas ministries your church support
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5, ESV
God is our light. We push Him away causing darkness and evil, but He comes despite our evil efforts and shines on us to save us.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8, ESV
A pure heart loves God and shows it by loving people.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
James 5:16, ESV
We confess our sins knowing our God has said He will forgive us, and we show our love Him when we hear each other’s confessions and pray for each other.
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luke 12:40, ESV
Our Lord said we show we love Him by obeying His commands. He has said He is coming soon and should be doing the work of spreading the Gospel.
For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Romans 10:10, ESV
Loving God is believing His Word – both Scripture and the Person of Jesus Christ. Our only means of salvation is to believe in Christ’s atonement and confess it to others that they may believe!
I have been given a great opportunity.
A coffee colleague has offered to let me take over his shop. It is a great little place I side the local public library.
Everything is made in house (except a few things), including bread, pastries, and good products, and it comes with a coffee roaster, as well.
I have always wanted to learn to roast, so this is great.
More importantly, I see this as a huge step toward my ultimate dream: a youth/community center.
Being in the library brings all these benefits:
I will have to leave teaching at the university, but I can be home more and not constantly rushing. I have not had an actual full-time job in over 5 years, so it should be consistent income, too.
Plus, it does not interfere with my church duties. I will actually have more time to out into Youth and other ministries.
In other words, I will miss the ministry on a college campus, but I will be able to spend more time in local ministry while taking that giant step toward a Christian Youth Center.
However, if anyone is at all interested in making a donation to help me get this venture moving, I have a GoFundMe, as well. You can read just a little bit more more over there:
Any help is appreciated, but I expect nothing from this community other than a few prayers thrown heavenward on my behalf.
In His Love,
Daniel
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 107:1, ESV
Love naturally expresses gratitude. Give thanks to God for His love an and grace.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you
Philippians 1:3, ESV
We show our love for God by loving the Church. May we pray for and fondly think of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
a simple man of God 