Lent: Living in the Power of His Presence
Read: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Throughout Lent, we’re reflecting on being a disciple of Jesus. A disciple of Jesus lives in the power of His presence. The Holy Spirit is resident in our lives and we’re daily being transformed into the…
COVID-19 Update from Global Disciples Canada
March 24, 2020 Greetings to you in the name of Jesus, We want to provide an update to our supporters, partners, and wider community of friends about how the global response to COVID-19 is affecting our work. We thank God…
Risk-taking Obedience
A reflection from the Founder/CEO of Global Disciples Read: Matthew 10 During this Lenten season, consider this question: As a disciple of Jesus, do I willingly risk my security to faithfully follow Him? These days, we crave safety and security.…
Do I have Christ’s heart for people?
As a disciple of Jesus, do I have His heart for people? Do I see each person I meet through the eyes of a loving, compassionate Savior? Jesus was a people person. His heart beat for people. You see it across the pages…
Consider the Cost
Read: Luke 9:23-25 “I’m giving up chocolate for Lent.” “I’m off meat/caffeine/Facebook during Lent. It’ll be good for me.” You’ve probably heard—or even said—something like this. Many people use this season of Lent to exercise aspects of self-denial or sacrifice.…
The Shepherds and Navaj — Willing to Share
With God, one is a big number. One plan for our salvation and redemption. Jesus, God’s one and only Son, sent to accomplish this. And for each one who believes in Jesus as their Savior, He has one mission: To…
Simeon and Banda – Willing to Wait
In the years leading up to the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus, God’s people thought nothing was happening. I think of Simeon, one simple, faithful, godly man who spent a lifetime waiting for God to fulfill His promise…
The Wise Men and Muslims – Willing to Follow
As I ponder and prepare for Christmas, I’m reminded that God loves to work through the one, through the individual. To draw us into His plan with Him. Take the wise men. I don’t know if there were two…
Joseph and Innis – Willing to Risk
At Christmas, I’m reminded of how often God uses just one person to move His plan along. And we know that with God, one is a big number. Think about Joseph. He doesn’t get the attention that Mary does but…
Mary and Nira – Willing to Serve
With God, one is a big number. He often uses just one person to make a difference in multiplying His Kingdom. Even in the Christmas story, we see how one can be significant in the Father’s plans. Think of Mary.…