How we spend our money is a direct reflection of where our heart is focused. How your family views money and possessions is intrinsically connected with how you view God’s priorities in life. As Christians, we should have the perspective that everything belongs to God: all of our time, all of our talents, all of […]
GENEROSITY Welcome to DAY 30 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE! Giving to world missions can be an exciting adventure of faith. When God calls you to give, don’t be moved by fear. Instead, be moved by faith . . . and give with generosity! C’mon . . . Take the Challenge! Recommended Mission Resources: […]
HOSPITALITY Welcome to DAY 29 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE! Today’s challenge focuses on supporting and caring for Christian missionaries, specifically through mission-minded family hospitality – honoring international ministers and missionaries, and inviting them into your home. This act of love and support will be a blessing – both to the missionaries, and to […]
CREATIVITY Welcome to DAY 28 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE! If your family has a desire to support world missions, God can give you creative ideas to raise extra money. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Even something simple can make a huge impact! C’mon . . . Take the Challenge! Recommended Mission […]
SACRIFICE Welcome to DAY 27 of the 40-Day Mission-Minded FAMILY CHALLENGE! As we consider our commitment to mission-minded giving, we’re going to look at the sacrifices of full-time foreign missionaries and Christian martyrs. Are you really obeying and following the Lord? If your family is called to support the Great Commission through your GIVING, then […]
KELOLife Television in Aberdeen, South Dakota ran a feature about one of Harvest Ministry’s sponsors, an energetic 10-year-old, named Ethan, who’s been selling lemonade (for three years!!!) to support his orphan friend, Allan, in Uganda. Ethan really takes his sponsorship commitment seriously! It was a sweet news clip . . . and a blessing! Lemonade […]
You may have heard this common statement in regard to missions: “Some are called to go, but others are called to pray, or to give.” I believe this is true — and that all of us as Christians are equally called to do our unique part in helping to fulfill the Great Commission. As we […]
As Christian families, we need God’s perspective on finances, and a vision for how our resources can help to expand His kingdom – especially in tough times. In our family’s living room, a small handcrafted treasure chest displays simple coins from around the world. Most of the pieces are dull and worn, while some a […]
Amid twisted hangers, bulging drawers, and way too many clothes, the kids and I began our major closet-cleaning attack. It took days–with sacks for the dumpster and sacks to give away… We’re Blessed to be a Blessing! This is one of several devotionals by Ann Dunagan, published in A Cup of Comfort Devotional for […]
If you’re needing some help or ideas about raising money for missions, here is a chapter from The Mission-Minded Family. (Note, this is personally sent from Ann Dunagan. Out of respect from my book publisher, please do not share this publicly. Thanks.) Money Chapter — from The Mission-Minded Family Missions and Family Finances — click […]
