Author Archives: Jonathan

Earthquake!

[1] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, (Psalm 46:1-2 ESV) This morning, … Continue reading

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Thank you for praying for our 2016 Vacation Bible School!!!

You prayed, God answered! We had an exceptional week of Vacation Bible School thanks to the hard work of many members of Centro Evangelico Battista, Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids (our sending church) and Partners in Discipleship International. Our … Continue reading

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Birthday presents: early, on time or belated?

  We all love birthday presents.  Personally, I don’t even care if they are early, on time or belated.  I just love a good surprise! Most people like to celebrate their birthday, one way or another. (I say most because … Continue reading

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Pray forever!

[8] And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.                 (Revelation 5:8 … Continue reading

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What are your mission fields?

Before we get in today’s topic, we have an Urgent Prayer request: It looks like my request for Italian citizenship is in its final evaluation phase. Please pray!!  Gaining Italian citizenship would: 1. Guarantee our stay here for as long … Continue reading

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