As the young boy was squatted next to a trash receptacle for a long time, I watched and wondered – was he eating? When he finally stood, he walked to the next trash container. I continued to watch as he …
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His Name is Ahmed…
Posted 503 days ago byNews from the Front Lines in Southeast Asia
Posted 503 days ago byIn mid December, Pastor Scott Miller, an MSI Board member, and I were half way around the world. We traveled there for the purpose of meeting with and encouraging our MSI “front-line” missionary team. While there, Scott was also the …
Squalor, Poverty and Hopelessness
Posted 601 days ago bySQUALOR: marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty Living in squalor is an inescapable plight for tens of thousands who belong to the people group known as the “untouchable caste” in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The caste system dictates …
Indifference vs. Compassion
Posted 601 days ago byRecently, in a prayer meeting at my church, two people spoke up and confessed a realization of indifference to the spiritual plight of neighbors, co-workers and family members. Their heart-felt conviction and brokenness was real…to the point of tears. Those …
To the Ends of the Earth
Posted 614 days ago byOver decades of missions ministry, Mustard Seed International® (MSI) has established many excellent Great Commission partnerships in strategic locations across Southeast Asia. Five years ago I flew 23 hours and 12 time zones to the other side of the world …
Raising Up A New Generation of Leaders
Posted 932 days ago byAs I grow older, I increasingly recognize the need to develop leaders. Leaders aren’t necessarily dynamic people with big personalities. They aren’t necessarily highly talented or smooth communicators. Leaders are people with a deep and resolute commitment to God and …
Bearing Fruit and Changing Lives
Posted 1541 days ago bySpring is here…a time when we begin to think about new growth, new shoots and buds, new possibilities, new life. For over 60 years Mustard Seed has faithfully sown the seeds of God’s Word in season and out of season. God has …
