By Rev. and CBF Field Personnel Karen In 2021, I moved into a new apartment across town. I love it for so many reasons: The rooftop access shows off spectacular sunsets; I have many windows and plenty of fresh air; and I’ve been able to decorate the entire place according to my whim and fancy. … Continue reading
By Rev. Kim and Marc Wyatt God of the universe, of each one of us, show us Your way. God who sees EVERYONE traversing the refugee highway, help me to see the sojourner too, because they are precious in your sight. EVERYONE is seen by you. Those seen on TV and those still languishing from … Continue reading
By Brooke and Mike When life is busy or rushed or I just don’t know what to pray, I have found this helpful as a way to slow down and focus on who my God is. Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I Am. Be still … Continue reading
By Rev. Matt Norman The following is a prayer that I wrote recently, and I continue to pray personally and use in the various ministries in which we are involved in Spain and Europe. The prayer emerged from a conversation with the leadership team of a ministry called Mosaic that Michelle and I helped start … Continue reading
By Scarlette Jasper My prayer life has evolved and changed over the years. I have a daily devotional and Bible study time that ends in prayer. I have an ongoing conversation with God. I am so thankful that God does not tire of hearing from me! Communing with nature has become a large part of … Continue reading
By Rev. Connie Graham I am absolutely convinced that prayer is the essential communications network between believers and God. Jesus set the example and standard for prayer, while making it clear that prayer must be a priority in the lives of people. Prayer is the privilege of being able to have dialogue and conversation with … Continue reading
By Rev. Rhonda James-Jones In 2008, everything I had ever known about prayer, what it is, the way it functions, what it yields for the righteous who pray fervently and the hope it affords standing on the promises of God, crumbled as the prayer to allow my mother to live was denied. The offering you … Continue reading
Finally, there was a break from the pandemic which had shut down things in Spain. CBF field personnel Michelle Norman welcomed the change and the freedom to be out a bit more. Michelle’s friend, Sonya* also welcomed the freedom. Now she was able to take her daughter to the dentist. As is the case with … Continue reading
“One more song, just one more! Please!” “I want to share a word of testimony.” “Allow me to share this scripture.” The service lasted for three hours. Bethlehem Baptist Church in Moldova baptized 11 new Romany believers, male and female, young and old. Field personnel, Mary van Rheenen and her husband, Keith Holmes, CBF Mission … Continue reading
Over the past few weeks, members of the Duke Divinity School community (and friends— featuring Taisha Seabolt of CBF Global Missions) gathered to offer prayers for world communion Sunday. Members of the community that are featured represent geographies, ethnicities, and nationalities from across the world. Please join them, and us, in prayer this world communion … Continue reading