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Contrast.

Contrast. Over the last few weeks, we have had 3 of our GI mission teams in 3 very different areas of the world: Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—a contrast of very different outreaches. Two out of...

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Proximity.

Proximity. If you own a vehicle, or live with someone who does, there are certain activities you may not think about.  In fact, most of our activities involve getting in a vehicle and traveling to a different location.  We travel to work, school, grocery stores, the...

Refugees.

Refugees. On February 23, 2022, most Ukrainian children went to bed for the last time living their regular life as they knew it. While there was (and regularly are) threats of invasion from Russia previous to that date, most had become used to the fact that an...

Semillas.

Semillas. Since the summer began, GI has launched 6 mission teams. Each team that returns is full of colorful stories and dramatic testimonies. With every incredible account we hear, I am reminded that each one started with a simple semilla, or “seed” in Spanish. The...

The Real 1%

The Real 1% During our recent GI trip to the Middle East, we were once again confronted with the reality of our spiritual enemy.  Christianity is simply not welcome in our world. Jesus was killed because of His Gospel message. Since then, millions have lost their...

School. Food. Jesus

School. Food. Jesus. Not every kid hates school. Shocking, I know. Quality education at any level is very often a luxury in most of the places where GI works and ministers. In Ghana, West Africa, as it is in several countries in Africa, many children do not attend...

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Inflatable.

Inflatable.

   Inflatable. Have you ever jumped on an inflatable (bouncy house)? Most kids in the United States under the age of 18 have probably been on one several times in their growing-up years:...

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Access.

Access.

  Access. Have you ever heard the term, “Unreached People Group?” (UPG) The Joshua Project defines UPG’s this way: An unreached people [group] is a people group among which there is no indigenous...

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in the clouds

in the clouds

In The Clouds. Do you love mountains? Seeing them in pictures, taking hikes, or maybe even climbing one? From a distance, they look beautiful; up close, they look impressive; when you begin to...

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what we bring

what we bring

What We Bring. If I could summarize the greatest need of humanity, no matter where we stand on the planet, it is hope. Having hope changes everything. When we have hope, we can get up every morning...

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commission over condition

commission over condition

Commission over Condition  In Matthew 10:16, Jesus says to His twelve disciples, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Wait,...

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Healing.

Healing.

Healing.  Jesus was always among the people. Even though He was the Son of God, the Savior to all humanity, one with the Father and the Spirit, He spent nearly every waking minute of His life on...

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open.

open.

Open.  Have you ever locked yourself out of your house, apartment or dorm room? What about your car? It’s a terrible feeling, right? You quickly go through the stages of grief: denial (my keys can’t...

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He Came for the Sick

He Came for the Sick

He Came for the Sick. Being sick is the worst.  All your plans for the day or for the week, all disappear.  And if it’s anything more than a cold, and it lasts longer, life can come to a grinding...

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Increase

Increase

Increase In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers a question we all ask on a regular basis: “What do I do now?”  In every area of our life, we constantly wish things were better: health, finances,...

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