It all began with a census—a physical, administrative event that quietly set in motion God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Through it, the pathway was opened for every person to one day have the opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, no longer facing...
Are you spiritually awake? When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, the Bible says, “But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him.” (Luke 9:32). That one part jumped...
The devil likes to confuse people. Have you ever felt like you could not go forward making a decision because you feel overwhelmed, or confused? God is not the author of confusion, the enemy is. God brings peace, and peace that passes all understanding. One tactic of...
This month we are launching another LTM (long-term missions) family as full-time GI missionaries. The Speed family will be heading to Guatemala where they will serve with Pastor Oseas and Jane Cordero. The scope of their ministry will include ministry at and through...
Truly. If we truly believed what we say we believe—I mean, truly believed that there is a real Heaven and a real Hell, and that if a person does not know Jesus as their Lord and personal Savior, they will be separated from God—then doing something, anything, to help...
If you have not yet been on a mission trip, there is something that happens the weeks and days leading up to launch day: the enemy attacks — frequently, and with increasing strength. He will do anything he can to stop you and the...
I love summer for so many reasons; one of which is that it brings back college mission trip memories. Most of our trips were one or two months in length, and we were able to become deeply rooted in certain areas of the world and build long-lasting relationships while...
It is amazing to me to think that where you stand on the planet determines so many aspects of your life and situation. If you were to be born in Southeast Asia, and grew up standing on the soil of one of these beautiful nations, the chances of you ever hearing about...
Missions isn’t charity. Somehow, over the past few decades, “missions” has morphed into charitable acts.The truth is that purpose and true meaning of missions has not changed, even though many people try to redefine it. The mission Jesus gave His disciples (and us),...
“Testimonies are medicine.” This is a statement uttered by our translator as we preached and taught in an unreached area of the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. You see, quite frequently we have a full medical team as we trek in these regions. There is a specific reason...