Stories from the Field
12 Faces of Missions – April
Billy Graham – A Passion for People’s Souls
Abandoned Children of Burundi: God’s “Royal Pearls”
Pray for the Florida Tragedy
A Prayer of Triumph and Strength
The testimonies of our partners still blow me away. David Wilkerson wrote a book called Triumph over Tragedy. This book contained stories about constituents/partners that suffered major tragedies and yet remained victorious in their faith. The following story could have easily been included in that book.
Your Mission... If You Choose to Accept It
A month ago, I had lunch with the evangelist Nicky Cruz, and we had the joy of leading our waitress to Jesus. In turn, she asked if we would pray for her coworker, a woman with pancreatic cancer. We gladly prayed for the sick woman, laying hands on her as Scripture instructs, and immediately she felt dizzy and had to sit down.
Sharing Hope Ministry - Ocala, Florida
Why are you so passionate in helping the poor?
Their answers were all similar in nature. “I knew what it was like growing up poor.” “I wasn’t as poor; however, I know the feeling and understand what it was like to go hungry.” ”Love for the children.” This was the standard reply I received from many of the volunteers.
My Prayer for Las Vegas
Ministering to Those Affected by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma affected at least 1,200 Clay County Florida homes with at least 300 people marooned by the rising floodwaters. The Springs Church Jacksonville, along with support from World Challenge, reached out to its community to minister not only spiritually but practically as well. Two semi-trucks with supplies including diapers, water, food and cleaning supplies were given to those in need.