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Transformation in Ethiopia

Doni Konbe, Ethiopia is 150 kilometers south east of the capitol, Addis Ababa. This region was known for worshipping witchdoctors and other gods. The name of the city means “killer” or “Unrighteous spirit.” The spirit of Doni Konbe does not like guests and would cause people to kill one another. But now, the Kingdom of […]

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Sri Lanka Church

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island nation in South Asia, located about 18½ miles off the southern coast of India. Popularly referred to as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The majority of Sri Lankans follow Buddhism, the state religion. There is a growing resentment towards Christianity―, which

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Students Churches

In 1951 Campus Crusade for Christ was founded on the college campus of UCLA. The reason Bill and Vonette Bright gave was “win the campus today, win the world tomorrow.” This was because they realized that University students are the future leaders of the society and influencers of the culture. Now God is using the

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Refugee Churches in America

Joseph and Sital come from Nepal. They grew up in refugee camps and had Hindu families. Six years ago, an Indian missionary started doing ministry in the Nepalese camp. The missionary planted churches in the camp as people came to faith. These two boys were jus teenagers when they heard the gospel. Sital came to faith and

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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Planning and preparation are vital to proper execution of a strategy. But is spending time establishing the plans a human effort that leaves God providence out of the picture? Well, there are many Biblical examples of well established plans which the Lord either instituted or blessed. God placed on Nehemiah’s mind the desire to rebuild

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The Incarnate Christ

Historians credit Francis of Assisi with gifting the world with the first nativity scene. It happened in 1223 in the Italian village of Greccio where Francis wanted to help people better understand and engage the mystery of the Word become flesh. Francis remembered a visit he made to Bethlehem years earlier that inspired the idea

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New Role, Timeless Vision

There are three institutions that God appointed upon this earth: the Government, the Family and the Church. God Himself has ordained government and commands that everyone must submit to government; moreover, there is no authority except that which God has established. The Lord is the author of the union of marriage, made evident when He

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Coach Waid

This weekend, 10 swimmers from The Master’s Academy varsity team competed in the Regional championships for Florida High School Athletic Association. This is one step away from qualifying for the State competition. In 2012, Mike was asked to start a swim program at the school where we have sent all of our kids. That first

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Bible Study Renews Zeal

I (Amy) have been encouraging various ministries and churches to utilize the valuable resources of the Magdalena film, a variation of the original JESUS film. Here is a brief stay of a woman in Asia who has been going through the Magdalena Bible study with her church. Bai was diagnosed with Tuberculous pleurisy when she

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Revelation 7:9

4000 missionary staff of Cru came together to praise God and continue our commitment to Him as an organization – and He clearly wants to work amongst us. For 10 days in July we gathered with the US staff of Cru. During the time together we focused on 4 major objectives which highlight the continued

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