Author Archives: Dana

method

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Dana

We know the method God uses to fulfill His purpose is best defined as ‘love’… a love so great that He gave His only Son to bring us to Him. And love is the method He gives us to show … Continue reading →

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purpose

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dana

We often pray that God’s purposes be fulfilled, but what are His purposes? A broad answer is a bit staggering: He plans to bring everything in heaven and on earth under the authority of His Son, Jesus Christ. “And He … Continue reading →

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serve

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Dana

Our last ‘word for the day’ in Nicaragua was ‘serve.’ As John Bland, the founder of ‘Amigos for Christ,’ welcomed us on our first day, he started his talk in an unusual way: “I first want to introduce you all … Continue reading →

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work/rest

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Dana

‘Work’ and ‘rest’ were our next two theme words in Nicaragua. We worked hard in the village of La Chuscada constructing a school building to bless the local children. It is a good feeling to be worn out at the … Continue reading →

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learn

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Dana

The second word we studied with Amigos for Christ over Thanksgiving break was ‘learn.’ “How long has he been like this?” Jesus asked a father whose son was tormented by a demon. Often the Holy Spirit gave Jesus supernatural insight … Continue reading →

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