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It Might Sound Crass But Money And Manpower Are Mandatory For Missions

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September 29, 2015

Money and Manpower: not to be crass, but this is what will be needed to see the Great Commission completed. Yes, there are other things—like “God-sized vision” and “faith that moves mountains” and “willingness to die” and all sorts of such things. But in the end, these things lead down a path that can…

3 Reasons Why I Choose To Live A Risky Missionary Life

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September 12, 2015

I’ve heard it too many times: “Why go to [country]? The government doesn’t like you there. You could be arrested. You could be questioned.” I’ve heard that OR “Why not just teach English there? You’d still be in the country and make a difference. Why do you have to go to the ‘dangerous’ places? Be careful not…

10 Ways To Avoid Becoming A Missionary

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September 8, 2015

A tongue-in-cheek look at some sure-fire ways to avoid becoming a missionary. A tongue-in-cheek look at some sure-fire ways to avoid becoming a missionary. Click To Tweet 1. Ignore Jesus’ request in John 4:35 that we take a long hard look at the fields. Seeing the needs of people can be depressing and very unsettling.…

She Left Us So Quickly And Went Home To Her Heavenly Father

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August 31, 2015

August was an emotional month for us. Though there were wonderful things that God did (as he always does), a tragic experience left our missionary team saddened in its wake. We wanted to share this with you, not so that you would be filled with sadness, but that you might sense our hearts for the…

Sad Update: 11 Year Old Yuxiang Passed Away This Afternoon

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August 23, 2015

She has always been in His arms. Now she can see the One who is holding her. Our hearts broke as we heard the news today. Our local missionary left us a tearful voice message, “This afternoon, a few minutes past 3:pm, Yuxiang left us.” A tearful voice message, “This afternoon, a few minutes past 3:pm,…

Poor Little Princess. 11 Year Old Yuxiang Has Comprehensive Meningitis

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August 20, 2015

She smiles less than most children her age. After all, she has grown up in the strong grip of poverty. Her father left her and her mother for another woman. Her mother turned to drugs and is now an addict. On top of that, she has recently been struck with comprehensive meningitis. A terrible story.…

Swim Party, Buffet and Fun For Orphans And Underprivileged Children

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July 28, 2015

Here’s something we love: urban college student ministry overlap that blesses an orphan home and center for underprivileged children! The Hub outreach center is full of college students who, after meeting Jesus, are gaining a heart for those less fortunate than themselves. Our college student outreach is showing people how to love the less fortunate…

The End Is Near. It’s Time To Take Chances, Time To Be Risky

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June 28, 2015

“The end is near. It’s time to be risky. It’s time to take chances.” Our Within Reach Global missionary just texted me today. She has been living in the urban jungle of Southwest China. And if that wasn’t “risky” enough for most people, she is seriously considering praying about moving to a small city on…

His Rifle Dug Into My Left Rib Cage

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May 10, 2015

7:30 P.M., lovely, cramped motorcycle ride back to a small town in China. Me and a couple locals packed onto a bike. The sun was lowering along with the temperature and humidity. It had been a rather hot day in a mountainous region. My heart was overwhelmed with thankfulness for this new life I’ve found…

Hongyan Isn’t Going To Be Celebrating Easter This Year

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April 5, 2015

Hongyan won’t be joining us in remembering Jesus this Easter. Disclaimer: This does not negate anything that Jesus Christ has done. She’s simply not able to join us in celebration this year. Here’s why. Hongyan has never heard of Easter, because she’s never heard of the resurrection, because she’s never heard of the cross, because she’s…