Missionary Messenger

I want to continue to share a few important principles regarding prayer. First, pray with faith. Jesus said in Mark 11:24, “‘Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe (have faith) that you have received them, and they will be granted to…

I have been sharing with you on the subject of prayer. Over the next couple months I want to share some principles in regards to prayer. First, pray in Jesus’ name. Jesus said in John 14:13-14, “‘Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, so that the Father may be…

The words of some great, old hymns can challenge us as we move into a new year. I have shared with you before the words of a hymn entitled, “Another Year is Dawning.” In this hymn, Francis Ridley Havergal writes, “Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be…

One item we both use to decorate and enjoy eating during the Christmas season is the candy cane. In case you don’t know how this candy came about, I thought I would share the story with you. I’m not sure whether it is true or a tradition…

As I shared last week, prayer is one of the most important things we as Christians do. Therefore, for a few months I am sharing with you on the subject of prayer. Take a moment to think about the things you pray for regularly.

One of the most important things we can do as Christians is pray. More can be accomplished through prayer than lots of other things we could do. As the last words of James 5:16 say, “The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (KJV).

I love the great, old Thanksgiving hymns like, “Now Thank We all Our God,” “We Gather Together” and “Come Ye Thankful People, Come.” I have shared the story behind “Now Thank We All Our God,” but there are also some newer Thanksgiving songs which are...

A subject which is very important, but one about which there is much understanding is that of the Church. Therefore, I thought I would address the subject. I want to share some things to try to clear up some of the misunderstanding.

I have been reading from the book of Psalms in my daily devotions lately. Recently, I read Psalm 39. I want to share a few verses with you. Beginning at verse 4, the psalmist says, “Lord, make me to know my end and what is the extent of my days; let me know…”

In our little corner of the world (Darke County), it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture of the world. I was recently challenged as I read a book by David Platt, Don’t Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully.

Over the last few months I have shared with you about disciples. In the Great Commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells us as His followers, “‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son…

Lately, I have been sharing with you about disciples—people “learning Jesus” who are devoted and growing followers of Jesus Christ. This month I will share the last few identifying marks of disciples. Our first marker is the practice of spiritual discipline.