Who made language? We understand that God gave mankind the ability to communicate with language. Then who made languages (plural)? God did that too. But was plurality of languages what God really intended? The purpose of language is communication, but the existence of multiple languages hinders communication. Is language diversity a curse? Mystery and glory […]
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“We must get in the face of evil with uncarnal weapons. Someone has said that we are going to lose our young people to either apostasy or martyrdom. Our young people have a God-given passion. . .Will their feet run to preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings. . .or will they hug
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“I really admire what you’re doing. I know I couldn’t. But I’m so glad for people who can, and I’ll definitely be praying for you.” I wish I knew how many times I’ve heard something like that. Even more, I wish I knew how to respond. Often I just smile and change the subject. What
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“Understanding Scripture in a language other than the heart language, in which we think and experience emotion, is like trying to eat soup with a fork. You can get a little taste, but you cannot get nourished.” ― William Cameron Townsend
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Does God know English? We may not stop to think about it, but yes, He does! Even though the Bible was primarily written in Hebrew and Greek, we understand that God can still speak to us through His Word translated into English. We pray to God in English, and He speaks to our hearts in
“God Speaks my Language!” Read More »
What happens at our annual ABT Board and Advisor meetings? Each year has been different! This year for the first time we met on Friday at noon and started the weekend out with two subcommittee meetings. The first committee wrestled with the question of how to continue providing adequate training and equipping for the sending
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“There is something of this procrastinating spirit running through a great part of life, and it is of great detriment to the work of God. We know of many things that should be done and cannot in conscience directly oppose them; but still we find excuses for our inactivity…We quiet ourselves with the thought that
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As Jesus began His earthly ministry, He carefully sought out and called twelve men to be with Him and witness His earthly ministry. Later, after His resurrection, these same twelve men would be given the command to take the Gospel “into all the world.” Twelve men, right? Is that where the story ends? No. In
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• Learning language and culture in Mexico • Training for further work in Nicaragua • Conducting survey work in Colombia • Getting settled in Benin • Gearing up for Indonesia and Niger • Studying, training, preparing, in the United States
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You may say that it is the least thing I can do to help you press on in this good work. I want to say that it is the most important thing you can do that will make the biggest difference for the kingdom of God. Nothing happens of significance outside of effectual faithful persistent
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