November 30, 2011
by Seth W.
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by, Keith Bucklen In these difficult economic times, the last thing you need is another harangue about giving… especially at this season of the year when there are so many added expenses, and everyone seems to have his hand out … Continue reading
January 20, 2010
by Seth W.
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The first choice in any journey is determining the direction. When that decision is not a deliberate one, the journey is really more like a stroll: there is no clear destination. But when the goal is clear and the journey is underway, … Continue reading
November 23, 2009
by Seth W.
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In a year of financial woes, missions giving has certainly seen the pinch. Although we don’t track and maintain statistical data on how churches handle missions giving, we certainly have a great deal of anecdotal evidence that the churches who … Continue reading
July 13, 2009
by Seth W.
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In the past year, Faith Promise and giving to missions in general, has been on my radar screen a bit more than usual. This is due mainly to the economic times we find ourselves in, but also partly to my … Continue reading
March 31, 2008
by Seth W.
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When churches endeavor to begin Faith Promise, they often do not have members who have their own stories of how God grew their faith. So one of the requests I have heard regularly is to have some Faith Promise testimonies … Continue reading
January 29, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Richard Wiman If you have a heart like Christ’s heart, a heart that longs to see the salvation of sinners from every tribe, tongue, nation, and people group, then Dr. Paul Kooistra’s devotional Faith Promise, should be on your … Continue reading
January 26, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Jack Beall What’s your preferred method for planning a trip by car? Over time, I have made the progression from maps to MapQuest (and sometimes back to maps when the printouts were incorrect!) and recently to GPS. I love the … Continue reading
January 23, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Bill Hay In 1988 I had a life-changing experience. I went on my first short-term missions trip to Romania. God used that experience to show me His kingdom throughout the world, and how the church I pastored could be … Continue reading
December 8, 2007
by Seth W.
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The grace of giving is one of the most amazing blessings of the Christian life. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, God reveals that He intends His redeemed people— those bought by the blood of Christ—to be the channel … Continue reading
December 5, 2007
by Seth W.
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Successful missions ministries are founded not on an inspiring vision, passionate leaders, or an active program. Rather, our passion and our program must be grounded in the Scriptures. The Word of God is abundantly and overwhelmingly clear that His heart … Continue reading