No pretty pictures

in today's post, just words:-)


We occassionaly hear from some churches as we look for support "well, we support church planters." That is fine, and we understand. But obviously, some are still stuck in the late 70's when not a whole lot of churches were around overseas. In our county, there are over 100 churches. Sure, some areas need a good Bible believing church, but it is far far from easy. As the book stated, if Jesus, when asked by the needy to heal them of their physical ailments, if Jesus said, "Nah, I am only here out of concern for your soul, not here to heal your blindness." Would others believe HE was the SON OF GOD? HIS actions and deeds showed alot of who HE was and backed it up.

Just as the ministry here. Sure, we are not planting churches, but we are ministering to those in need. Recently some members of other churches have mentioned to us "your church is really doing work of God, I wonder about our church at times." Now we are not encouraging people to question their church, no!! My thoughts  here are : what are you and your church doing to back up your belief? just going to church AND Sunday School AND prayer meeting? Minister to local shelters? minister to widows? how many foster parents are in your church? special needs children? ministry to local children's home? ministry to local immigrants? ministry to pro life movements? ministry to those rescued from sex trade? the ministries are so many, but are Christians around the world getting out of their comfort zone and ministering?  or just wanting seats filled in their auditorium on Sunday?

The past few years as our ministry has grown, we have dealt with some mommas who have been hurt greatly by the church and the philosophy of "we aren't able to meet your needs cause of what you are" type mentality. Sad!!

So, what are you doing?