Psalm one is a wisdom psalm and the author tells his audience to reject the lifestyle of the wicked and to be loyal to God. The psalmist contrasts the destiny of the wicked with that of the righteous, emphasizing that the wicked are destroyed… Continue Reading "Psalm One"

God has huge plans for the world today! He is not content to merely establish a handful of struggling churches among each tongue, tribe and nation. Even now He is preparing and empowering His Church to carry the seeds of revival to the uttermost… Continue Reading "Seeds of Revival"

Along a dark and gloomy path I groped beneath the shades of death; No hope beyond my dying breath, Till light from the Savior came.   Refrain: In the light of God, Now my soul is singing, all, all is bright; In the light… Continue Reading "In The Light of God"

Friends, this post was first published in June of 2019. I’ve found my Lord and He is mine,He won me by His love;I’ll serve Him all my years of time,And dwell with Him above. Refrain:His yoke is easy, His burden is light,I’ve found it… Continue Reading "His Yoke Is Easy"

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the gospel to the heathen world. A. B. Simpson Are you an obedient Christian? We don’t often hear this question asked in our time. Questions of happiness or fulfillment… Continue Reading "Obedience"

What do the Inca, the Conquistadores, the cult of Pachamama and Mariolatry have in common? Find out by listening to today’s Cultural Insight podcast.   Rumicucho is one of the “high places” the Conquistadors destroyed. with much love, the Downings What is the church? Click… Continue Reading "Cultural Insight: Syncretism"

God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus. Jim Elliot Would you… Continue Reading "Consumed"

“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me—and I in him—bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing. John 15:5  “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will… Continue Reading "Radio Silence"

His authority on earth allows us to dare to go to all the nations. His authority in heaven gives us our only hope of success. And His presence with us leaves us no other choice. John R. Stott We follow the One with authority… Continue Reading "Authority and Presence"