Thanksgiving Day reminds us to be thankful. But what is at the top of your list? Many good things can be there. And I want to challenge you to think a little differently about the things that go at the top of your I am thankful for... list. Ready? Thanksgiving Day...
Equipping for Life – The Blog
Thankul Heart: A Work In Progress
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 of...
God's Rx: What and Why
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 courts...
Thank You So Much
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!
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
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 one and all!...
Mission Prayers Answered!
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...
Mission Prayers: Encouragement!
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
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
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...




