We learned long ago in Catholic Europe that people on our street are hesitant to accept help, but usually happy to extend it. The Lord used this dynamic in the past month to arrange closer contact with our new neighbors. A young family from southern Europe–dad, mom and two little girls–had moved into the row…
David Brown, JD, PhD, a church-planter with BMW near Durban, South Africa gave this devotional to Grace Baptist Church of Amanzimtoti (Grace-Toti) south of Durban, South Africa during the coronavirus lockdown.
Andrew Bunnell is designated as the next director of Biblical Ministries Worldwide. Here is a brief message of encouragement from him on how you can help support BMW and its missionaries during this time of crisis. Here are the links referenced in the video: Coffee Helping Missions: go to coffeehelpingmissions.org and designate your proceeds to…
“I’m from Fujian province,” Mrs. Chan answered. I expected this answer. Most Chinese carryout operators I have met are from Fujian. Our hosts for this furlough stop in a rural northeastern state had been witnessing to this lady and her family. Now as business slowed at 9:30pm on a Saturday evening, Mrs. Chan had time…
A message from the Director of Biblical Ministries Worldwide about missions and the coronavirus pandemic. What you can do to help missionaries during these days of great opportunity. To help the growing number of BMW missionaries impacted by this and future crises, go to our donation page and designate your gift to #5970. Thank you.
Matthew 16:26 is sometimes obscured by the epic texts that surround it. Matthew 16 contains Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God (v. 16). It contains Jesus’ promise to build His church and lay siege to hell (v. 18). It contains Jesus’ first prediction of His approaching passion (v….
From afar, many are observing the crisis in Venezuela. For its citizens, the crisis is now a matter of life and death. Shortages force people to search for medication, basic supplies, and food. While that search yields fulfillment of physical needs, the contentment is temporary. For many, the crisis has initiated a personal search to…
Dear Friends of Biblical Ministries Worldwide, Thank you for your partnership in taking the message of the gospel around the world. It is our deepest desire to assist and enable you to send out missionaries. We know your passion is to see the Great Commission carried out among people you have never met, and yet…
With the coronavirus threatening Hong Kong, today seemed to be an especially good day to get away from the crowds and go to the river behind our flat — to jog alone and quiet among the mountains. No face mask inhibited my breathing as I ran in the cool wind of the morning — but…
It’s always rewarding to hear testimonies of those who are willing to choose Christ despite the personal cost. Here’s a testimony of one who chose Christ even though the family threatened to throw them out: “Growing up in a very religious home, I always tried to do things to cover my guilt. I never could…