Missions is not the ‘ministry of choice’ for a few hyperactive Christians in the church. Missions is the purpose of the church. Anonymous Some belevers may think that the calling to missions applies only to a few motivated Christians. The reality is that all… Continue Reading "The Purpose Of The Church"

All of history is moving toward one great goal, the white-hot worship of God and His Son among all the peoples of the earth. John Piper The meta narrative of history is the Divine desire to establish a place where God and his creation… Continue Reading "The Divine Desire"

If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel… then it be the duty of those who are entrusted with the Gospel to endeavor to make it known among all nations. William Carey Responsibility. You and I have a great responsibility… Continue Reading "Entrusted"

In many cultures bull fighting is popular. Here is our cultural insight about this event in Ecuador. With Love, The Downings

In the year of 1907 B. E. Warren pend these beautiful words that remind us not only who we are but whose we are! Praise the Lord! my heart with His love is beaming,I am a child of God;Heaven’s golden light over me is… Continue Reading "A Child Of God"

Mango ceviche We love mangos!  This simple mango ceviche recipe has brought us a fair amount of joy.  Seven out of seven Downings from youngest to oldest love this ceviche. To hear the recipe click the play button below.    Ingredients 1 tsp sugar… Continue Reading "Mango Ceviche"

A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the nature of salvation. Ted Engstrom Did this Missionary Devotion sound familiar? It was first published on May, 24th of 2019. Click here to find… Continue Reading "Earnestly Involved"

Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them to hell for five minutes. That would do more than anything else to prepare them for a lifetime of compassionate ministry. William Booth There… Continue Reading "Realizations"

If God calls you to be a missionary, don’t stoop to be a king. Jordan Groom We might add, if God calls you to be a king don’t stoop to be anything else! Do what God calls you to do. We must be brutally… Continue Reading "Don’t Stoop"

What if I told you that there is a building in Quito that if finished would cause Armageddon? Just click play for details! With much love, The Downings