My Christian walk has been a rebellion against pledging my allegiance to anything but Christ. One of the reasons I became a missionary was so that I could travel the whole world without ties to any certain nation. I hate the word “patriotic” I refuse to say the pledge of allegiance. I don’t put my [...]
Posts Tagged ‘missions’
A Song for America
Posted: 28th November 2011 by Colin in UncategorizedTags: america, calling, culture, missions
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Smiling Watermelons
Posted: 12th August 2011 by Elyse in ResourcesTags: afghanistan, great commission, missions, photography, photojournalist
All around the world – in spite of war, economic collapse and religious conflict – life goes on. Afghanistan’s 51 vibrant language communities are no exception. Babies are born, children go to school, people marry, cook dinner, question the meaning of life, seek God and sell watermelons at the market. And the 35 vibrant language [...]
Needing and Wanting
Posted: 31st July 2011 by Colin in LifeTags: commercialism, devotional, missions, needing, wanting
What do you need right now? Make a list. What would happen if you didn’t get those things? I have declined to go to the bathroom in all gas station restrooms. I have avoided drinking tap water because it “just doesn’t taste right.” I have refused to sleep at certain hotels because they “looked too cheap.” [...]
Back to the Roots
Posted: 17th June 2011 by Gabriella in Introduction, Life, UncategorizedTags: Davao, Gabriella, media, missions, Monsoon, philippines, SIL
Hello from the Philippines! My name is Gabriella Cacanindin and I am a Senior Business major from Biola University, utilizing my skills this summer as an intern for Monsoon. I am a Filipina-American aka a “FilAm.” I visited the Philippines for the first time in January 2009. The food captured my belly, but the people captured [...]
Transition
Posted: 10th February 2011 by Rachel in Life, WorkTags: change, Manila, missions, transition, usa
You know that bitter-sweet feeling that bubbles up inside you whenever you leave something great, but are moving towards something else equally great? That’s how I feel right now. My time in Manila is rapidly coming to a close. Two weeks. That is all that separates me from the end of life as I’ve known [...]
A New Generation
Posted: 23rd January 2011 by Elyse in Resources, WorkTags: Bible Translation, God, inspiration, missions, photo, photography, photojournalist, Vanuatu
I love images. I believe that a good image tells a story much longer than 1000 words. It shows detail, complexity and emotion. For better or worse an image can inspire, move to tears, disgust, or even start a war. As a photojournalist for Monsoon, I know how important images are to mobilize support for [...]
The Privilege of Being a Journalist
Posted: 23rd January 2011 by Debora in WorkTags: Chiang Mai, communications, inspiration, missions, thailand
Last week I went to Chiang Mai to interview teachers at the Grace International School (GIS). Although the trip started out a bit chaotic it was probably the best experience on my internship so far. I got to see how God is right there at my side and I got to meet many inspiring people [...]
“This is Our Story”
Posted: 29th November 2010 by Rachel in ResourcesTags: churches, missions, video, vimeo
We have recently been working on a global video project. The purpose is to show how small churches around the world are participating in missions; despite the difficulties they may come across. Well, we have recently finished the teaser for the first story. We’d love for you to use this resource to show people what [...]
The model of sacrifice
Posted: 2nd September 2010 by Rachel in WorkTags: missions, pastor, philippines
Awestruck. Humbled. Challenged. All these emotions rushed through my mind in the span of only 30 minutes. As part of the communications team for Wycliffe Asia-Pacific, I, along with two others from the team, traveled to Palawan, Philippines this weekend. We sat interviewing one of the most gentle, sweet-spirited men I have ever come across [...]
I’m going to dispel a popular definition of a missions worker right now by stating I do not live in the jungle, I have running water (and electricity!), I ride in actual cars, and people wear normal clothing, not loincloths. Many individuals still have an opinion that a follower of Christ serving overseas lives in [...]