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poverty

Chinese Missionary Remains In Prison For Extra Year To Disciple New Converts

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The 41-year-old Chinese missionary retold his story of the 2-year prison sentence he received for preaching the Gospel one decade ago. His story was remarkable, seemingly unbelievable. While I was translating his testimony from Mandarin to English for American visitors, I was suddenly struck with a divine revelation. I was sitting in the presence of…

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The Ordinary in the Midst of the Extraordinary [ChinaSource Blog Repost]

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When you think about the ordinary in the midst of the extraordinary, what comes to mind? Is there glory in the amidst the mundane? Does God truly use unassuming misfits to accomplish great things for His Kingdom? I am honored that ChinaSource highlighted my new book, The Space Between Memories: Recollections from a 21st Century…

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Anti-Human Trafficking Training For Southeast Asia’s Heroes

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Did you know that Southeast Asia is full of heroes? Heroes who risk their lives and well-being to rescue perishing souls from the “dragon” and then impart healing and Sprit-life into them. They do it through midnight hikes, shining hope and carrying living water to women who are devalued and persecuted by their husbands. These…

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Voice Of The Martyrs Just Donated Over 1,000 Gospel MP3 Players

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Just a few weeks ago, Voice of the Martyrs gave us 1,160 MP3 players filled with the Bible in Mandarin, Gospel teaching, and worship songs. Voice of the Martyrs @VOM_USA just gave us 1,160 Gospel MP3 players! Click To Tweet We have been partnering with Voice of the Martyrs for a few years now, and we…

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The Heroes I Know Don’t Have Names Or Faces (Ministry Among Lepers)

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The heroes I know don’t have names or faces. You may never hear their stories. They are unassuming misfits and ragamuffins whom the world has overlooked. They fade into the background of mainstream Christian media and priorities. They are nobodies. They are unassuming misfits and ragamuffins whom the world has overlooked. Click To Tweet But…

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2015 Year In Review

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We saw amazing things happen at Within Reach Global in 2015! 3 countries 6 outreach centers 13 local missionaries from 7 different people groups 10 foreign missionaries 9 church plants 10 tons of clothing given to the poor 150 led through our discipleship course 3-5 English Corners per week 120 students reached through Camps 135…

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Why Your Church Should Support Fewer Missionaries

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I recently read this article after a friend pointed it out to me. It is well written and balanced, evoking again the basis of how I believe cross cultural missions is to be tackled by the Church and missionaries in partnership.  I agree 100% with the article, the only exception being a larger church with bigger…

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3 Reasons Why Cross Cultural Missionaries Struggle To Be Home For The Holidays

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It’s happening right now, in real time, live, in the hearts of international cross cultural missionaries all over the world who are visiting home for the holidays. They themselves struggle to articulate the unique array of emotions bombarding their spirits. They feel bad for thinking the things they do. They question the validity of their…

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We Will Not Forget The Poorest Of The Poor In This Community

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The core of the gospel is life on life. It’s a sharing of the glory of God to every human being. The core of the gospel is life on life. It’s a sharing of the glory of God to every human. Click To Tweet The problem? There are millions who have yet to hear of…

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These Poor Precious People Are Receiving Free Medical Care In China

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Our local Chinese missionaries are incredible! They have recently found a way to provide free medical care for these poor precious people. They live near The Edge outreach center. They are the least of these. They are not beautiful. But God has a special way of bringing beauty up from the ashes.  God has a…

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