May we praise His name for the sustenance of Manna in our seasons of Wilderness and for the abundant blessings of the Promised Land whatever season we happen to be in right now. He is a God of all seasons who can handle our biggest crises and our smallest concerns. May we walk in the light that our God has already fought and won the battles we face through Christ’s death and resurrection.
A More Meaningful Ramadan
Ramadan across the Muslim world is a time of commemorating the revelation of the Qu'ran. For a whole month, Muslims abstain from food, water, and other indulgences from sun up to sun down. It is said to be a time for cultivating a deeper relationship with Allah and refocusing on becoming a better Muslim man or woman. I have now been overseas for 3 Ramadan seasons, and each year I have felt the weight of this season more and more.
With Eyes Fixed on Him
Since coming to Europe, I’ve become a bit of a runner. It began with working toward the goal of running a 10k by the end of the summer and has been used by the Father to teach me so much more. My team begins each run by reading Hebrews 12:1-2, and a few weeks ago, the phrase “fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ” struck me in a new way.
The Cafe 1040 Podcast
Until All Have Heard (Part Five)
Of all the ways Paul might’ve wrapped up this passage, that wasn’t the “bow” I expected the first time I read it. Up to this point in Romans, Paul has explained and emphasized the Gospel message. But now, he turns to the role of the Gospel messengers. And in this passage, the most notable characteristic of those messengers is their beautiful feet.
Until All Have Heard (Part Four)
Until All Have Heard (Part Three)
Until All Have Heard (Part Two)
I asked her, "What do you think God wants you to do?" She replied, "God is the one who will move." I said, "Yes, but Jesus has commanded us to go and make disciples of all people groups. So we need people to go to the places where there are no followers!" She responded, "Yes, God will send His people. His plans are good."
Until All Have Heard (Part One)
Romans 10:14-15 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
Looking for your Next Step?
Do It Scared
At that moment, I felt alone in my fear. I don't even know how I would have voiced what I was feeling to my group, but that wasn't the issue. It was the fear of moving forward. Without anyone else knowing this internal mess inside me, it was then how much I felt seen by the Father. He was the one to move my feet another step.
Learning to Ride a Bike
Now I had adequate experience with riding a bike back home, so I wasn’t too worried about biking every day to where we would need to go, so I began to champion the idea of disgust in my mind with one of pride and underestimation of how horrible this bike was. I thought, “I can totally ride this heap of junk”. But as I began to get on it, I quickly learned Excalibur would be the most significant tool in my experience of humility.
An Invitation To Be Uncomfortable
Surrendering Control in the Sahara
The Love of the Father
Small Pieces in a Grand Plan
During my time with Cafe 1040 in Europe, our group navigated the city through a "buddy system," ensuring no one ventured out alone. When a teammate sought a companion for a rendezvous with a girl she had met at a local Korean Festival, I volunteered without hesitation, completely unaware of what God would do from this encounter.
What is Culture Shock?
Cultivating Contentment - What Is A Homestay?
Home Stays are one of the most powerful tools our program offers to cultivate a love for Muslims in the hearts of our students. There is an amazing transformation that takes place in your heart when you are given the incredible gift of hospitality at the hands of people most often described in our media as terrorists. The hospitality of this culture is indescribable.
Tools to Help Strengthen Missions in Your Church
In this episode of the Global Mission Podcast, a Cafe 1040 mobilizer is invited to discuss ways to help strengthen and equip your local church as it engages in global missions efforts.