I (Ryan) met a young man named Rafael. He admitted he was a backslider. The term means that you used to go to church and you use to pursue God and a life of faith. But now you are not. I encouraged him and implored him to…
Jakin and I (Ryan) were paired up this night. Typically, I am solo, with the rest of the family in pairs. Seven family members don’t divide evenly by two! Laura was out of town and two of our kids were at a church youth group. I have had a reputation for getting in to LONG conversations. Jakin jokingly said it would be neat to…
Grace and I (Jakin) met a Catholic man named Hazel. He told us he isn’t very involved in his faith. I was able to encourage him to spend time with God by reading the Bible. I told him that most people would rather spend time watching something on TV or doing…
As we drove onto a street to park, a woman named Rita was in her drive way with her husband. She was looking at us as we parked, so I (Ryan) waved. My family usually assigns me the task of speaking to anyone outside. I tend to do really well at just walking up and starting…
I (Ryan) met a guy named Cesar. I spoke with him across the yard as he was grilling. I explained that we were in the neighborhood praying for people. He didn’t seem interested as I was talking over his barking dog, so I told him I had some verses to encourage him in his faith. He then…
From the beginning….
of our work in South Asia and the continued work in Southwest Arizona, we had titled our newsletter “Face Like Stone.” This phrase comes from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 50:7 NLT – 7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore…
