Watch a two-minute video to explore the idea of the “good gold” outside the Garden of Eden.Genesis 2 describes how the River of God flowed out of the Garden to the chaos land.And in those rivers, good gold, rare perfume, and onyx stones exist.”The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there” (NIV, Ge 2:12).Outside of the … The Good Gold
1. Start Your Day with the Word: Begin each morning by prioritizing your Bible reading. Let it be the first thing that welcomes you into a new day. 2. Seek Nuggets of Wisdom: Approach your reading as a search for gold nuggets. You’re not trying to mine the whole creek or process every word. Look for one … Tips to Read the Bible Through Each Year
Our families rented a log house AirBnB in Naches, Washington State, between Christmas and New Year. Now that our clan is more balanced between men and women, from 1:6 to 5:7, we are expanding our daily activities. The daybreak view from the livingroom window as I had my quiet time. Quiet Time – Via and … Naches, Washington State
We have many options when it comes to Christian missions.Partners who support Deanna and I are helping Train Leaders and Plant Churches.We are working at planting and releasing church-planting communities where people can work out their faith and help others do the same. We started by learning to work together with many people to plant … It’s a Good Deal
In 1995, three of us went on a survey trip from Santarem to Altamira to determine whether we wanted to open a mission base in that region. Our goal was to prayerfully talk to the people, expecting God to reveal His will to us. We drove for 14 hours through thick dust, smoke, and fires. I cut … Vineyard Central Altamira
We were invited to Jim and Vicky’s 64th wedding anniversary meal. Jim (grey sweater) and Harold (blue coat, black-rimmed glasses) were super-instrumental in the early days in Altamira. They helped us buy our first large boats, the first Central Church property, the airplane, and innumerable other projects. They took a long shot in investing in … Heroes of the Faith
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Experience the Heartbeat of Northern Brazil Picture yourself in a small, vibrant community in Northern Brazil. Feel the excitement of forró music, with its irresistible rhythm that makes your heart race and your feet move. This week, I poured my passion into writing a ballad. With the help of technology, I brought this song to life, … The Story of the Beginning of the Mirante Church
This week, I was transported back to 1998, when we began the Mirante Church, because their pastor, Nira, requested photos of the early days. In 1997, we moved to a notoriously dangerous neighborhood. The roads were so bad that when it rained, we often had to try several routes to claw our way in with … The Mirante Church
A Few Tips: Start your day with God: Spend enough quiet time with God each morning so that He shapes your perception of reality. Embrace Servant Leadership: Allow God to work through you and lead by serving others. Anticipate Discomfort in Change: Understand that organizational change can be unsettling. Expect chaos, resistance, and the feeling … How to Plant a Church from Scratch
