In Acts 26, Paul recounts when Jesus called him into mission. It is direct, clear, and leaves no room for negotiation. “I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness…” (Acts 26:16). This was not Paul’s idea, and it was not a good...
In Numbers 13–14, Moses sends twelve spies into the Promised Land. They all see the same things. They all face the same obstacles. But they do not return with the same spirit. Ten come back focused on danger, giants, and impossibility. Two—Joshua and Caleb—come back...
There is a phrase we’ve all heard: “My home is my castle.” Castles are designed for protection. They are strong, familiar, and safe. But castles were never built for expansion. Hebrews tells us something striking about Jesus: “Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside...
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...