Many do not recognize the fact as they ought, that Satan has got men fast asleep in sin and that it is his great device to keep them so. He does not care what we do if he can do that. We may sing… Continue Reading "Awake"

Seco de pollo or chicken stew Yield: For 8-10 people Seco de pollo or seco de gallina is a South American chicken stew cooked slowly in a sauce of beer, onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Seven out of seven Downings recomend this… Continue Reading "Seco De Pollo"

No one, I am convinced, will follow Jesus very long without tribulation. It is His way of demonstrating His presence. K.P. Yohannan, Revolution in World Missions We hear the words of Christ echo throughout the corridors of history:  “All authority in heaven and on… Continue Reading "Presence"

Have Asians rejected Christ? Not really. In most cases they have rejected only the trappings of Western culture that have fastened themselves onto the Gospel. K.P. Yohannan, Revolution in World Missions The work of missionaries is particularly essential to the Church. Not simply becuase… Continue Reading "Smelting"

Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter. Charles Spurgeon Missionary. What do you think of when you hear the word missionary? Missions, primarily, is not about men and women giving their lives away for a moral or humanitarian cause. Rather, missions are… Continue Reading "Where"

The primacy of missions is written in large letters across the pages of the whole Bible. All the apostles gave themselves to missions, and only the sword could cut short their path to the uttermost part of the earth. George W. Peters Like concentric… Continue Reading "Concentric Waves"

One way to gain insight into a culture is by understanding the idioms they use. In this cultural insight we explore Ecuadorian idioms. With much love, the Downings

Oh, I praise the Lord who bought me, hallelujah! I’m a happy pilgrim bound for glory land; I am singing, and I hope to sing forever, When before His throne eternal I shall stand.  Refrain: I will praise Him, hallelujah! I will praise Him… Continue Reading "I Will Praise Him, Hallelujah!"

Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21 We are sent with a purpose and mission far greater than we ever plan or imagine. Jesus sends us on a mission which echoes his… Continue Reading "Peace"