Each time I’ve been to Mexico I’ve walked away impressed by the people and grateful to have spent just a little time with them. Below are three of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about the Mexican culture.
Author Archives: Brian Veal
What I Learned In Juarez: Part Two-The Body of Christ
The mission team, the Casas missionaries and the church in Juarez all combined to preach one of the best sermons I’ve ever seen…here’s how.
What I Learned in Juarez: Part 1-The Local Church
Recently we spent 4 days in Juarez, Mexico building homes for two families. Below is part one of a four part series describing just a few things I learned while our team was on mission. Missions has always been apart of our DNA at FBC Moberly. Our brothers and sisters who served Christ atContinueContinue reading “What I Learned in Juarez: Part 1-The Local Church”
Why We Invest In Missions
Why do we need to invest so much money, time, resources and energy on missions “over there” when there is a great need “right here”? Good question! Here’s four reasons why.
How to Pray For Juarez
We’re soon heading to Juarez on mission. This is how you can pray
The Ten Commandments–Give God Your Time and Your Tongue
By: Karla Veal This week we learned about the 3rd and 4th commandments and how they are applicable in our lives today. Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Wow-how many times a day do you hear God’s name used as an expression of surprise, hurt or disgust? You can’t watch aContinueContinue reading “The Ten Commandments–Give God Your Time and Your Tongue”
Birds Don’t Have Refrigerators
What worries you? I’m not asking what your biggest life fear is, although that is certain to cause you anxiety and worry. Rather, I’m asking what’s on your mind day to day that causes you to stress and worry? Are you worried about the condition of the world? Do you find yourself anxious of theContinueContinue reading “Birds Don’t Have Refrigerators”
Fear–Part 2 of 2
Psalm 56 is one of the most beautiful Psalms in all the Bible. It is so rich, deep and powerful that one simple blog post cannot even remotely begin to show the richness of it. If you struggle with fear, I would invite you to pour over this Psalm, reading it time and time again.ContinueContinue reading “Fear–Part 2 of 2”
The Ten Commandments: First Things First (Commandment 1 and 2)
Getting off to a right start is one of the foundational truths in life. It’s true in nearly all aspects of life. The right start benefits us in life itself, sports, careers, school and relationships. You can certainly rebound from a poor start, but your task at hand is always much easier if you startContinueContinue reading “The Ten Commandments: First Things First (Commandment 1 and 2)”
Fear–Part 1 of 2
Fear. It’s that feeling of impending doom and evil. It’s that panic that causes your body to freeze and your mind to race. It’s the feeling that is all too common and yet very rarely is it welcome. When fear shows its ugly face it consumes us. We fear everything from losing our job, ourContinueContinue reading “Fear–Part 1 of 2”