Thankul Heart: A Work In Progress

by | Nov 20, 2016 | Missions

I am thankful for this very beat up, worn out, well-used cabinet. Why? There’s a wonderful story attached to the cabinet. And we can find ourselves in the story. If we do, it’s a great opportunity to be thankful. And that is a great way to begin this week...

God's Rx: What and Why

by | Nov 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

Is there a divine prescription for blessings? I mean, who doesn’t like to receive blessings? And if such a prescription existed, how would it (or should it) change daily living? We will start with the what. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His...

Thank You So Much

by | Nov 14, 2016 | Missions

There are many lessons to be learned from the Mathes Pastor Training School. And the ones in mind today are not the ones for the students! We just celebrated another graduation and this milestone should bring several things to mind. Mathes Pastor Training School...

Your Interruption: God Is At Work!

by | Nov 10, 2016 | Missions

This has been an A-Team mission all the way. The recurring quote in the series, and in the 2010 movie remake, was: I love it when a plan comes together! And that is a good summary of a week that has been filled with interruptions, divine appointments, and people...

Tuesday Times From Barahona

by | Nov 8, 2016 | Missions

Divine appointments. That is a great description of our day. But that doesn’t give you the details. And as I said in my Facebook album post, the story is huge! It’s very evident our Father is at work and we got to get in on it today. This should encourage...

Mission Prayers Answered!

by | Nov 7, 2016 | Missions

Mission prayers are being answered. This picture is a tangible example. Yesterday I shared some of the mission prayers that were in my envelope. And it only took a day for me to see some prayers answered! God is good… Mission Prayers: Divine Appointments Our...

Mission Prayers: Encouragement!

by | Nov 6, 2016 | Missions

Mission prayers don’t come in big brown envelopes. Right? Wrong! The envelope above contained some blessings for me. I hope the contents will bless you as well! Mission Prayers: Everyone Can Pray I received that envelope this morning. Our Bible study had just...

When A Question Gives The Answer

by | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized

This Life Lessons post answers two questions. The first question was posed in Who Will Be First? That was the first of two guest posts by Jeff Mann. And this follow-up post deals with what may be the most probing question any of us will have to answer. This simple...

Change For Change: bstow

by | Oct 31, 2016 | Uncategorized

Change is ROW’s goal. For over 20 years we have gone into remote communities and asked two questions: What is the most difficult thing about living here? How can we help you with that? We work with community leaders and church leaders to bring improve life in...