As we seek the Lord’s direction for how much we should give toward the ministry of the church, the support of gospel work and missions, and the need of others, let these 3 rules from Philippians 4:14-20 be our guide: (1) Generous giving to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul writes that he has learned the secret of being content in whatever situation. He had to learn it; it didn’t come natural. It also seemed to be a secret because far too many people, including believers, live in a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The most important second of our lives is actually the second after we die. Hebrews 9:27 says “it is appointed for man to die once, and after this the judgment.” When we close our eyes to this life, we will open them before the living...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Pursuing Christ in this life requires letting go of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he speaks of two lists; a list of his spiritual credentials (2:5-6) and a list of everything else (2:8). I take the “everything else” to mean whatever can be achieved or gained in the world...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God is the greatest Being, and He is holy. We are created by God, and we are unholy. Christ came to deliver us from our sin and restore us to our original, created, foundational purpose – the worship of our God and Father. While we as...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We are thrilled to announce our first two pastors graduated Harvest Bible College in Kenya on December 3! Congratulations to Boaz Gabriel and Sem Wekesa!! Currently we have two pastors, Tolbot John and Garrison Allusion, also attending HBC. We...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Along with our sermon, social media, and blog ministry, we are grateful for the ministry the Lord allowed us to pursue in 2022. Thank you to all who prayed for us and donated financially to help us support gospel ministry in difficult places! Our...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Psalm 119:36 The only way to turn our heart from its natural inward bent is for the gracious hand of God to bend our hearts upward rather than inward. The more we expose our hearts...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last year the Lord allowed Wil Owens Ministries to sponsor 2 African Pastors to attend Bible College; Boaz Gabriel from Tanzania and Sam Wekesa from Kenya. This year I would like that you help us send 2 more. Pastor Tolbot John (Kenya) is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]