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The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 3

There are so many things in life that compete for our attention. Failure affects our minds and hearts as much as success—grief often as strongly as joy. Because of this, it’s important that as Christians we have a strong framework for thinking about all of the experiences we face in life; we need to know how to navigate trials as well as times of peace. Here are five truths from the Bible about trials in the life of a believer. Trials Are an Invitation to Experience God’s Grace One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that Jesus understands [...]

The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 2

Haiti is a troubled nation. The poorest country in the western hemisphere, its borders are home to every kind of political instability, from gang violence to child slavery. The Christians who live there face many difficulties, and our ministry efforts involve supporting these believers who navigate significant trials on a daily basis. For that reason, we’re looking today at five more truths about trials from the pages of Scripture. Jesus Has Overcome the Trials of This World The Bible makes it very clear who has the last word on suffering, trials, and tribulation. We know Jesus has conquered all of [...]

2024-01-06T15:37:01-08:00February 9th, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |

The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 1

Trials are a part of life. Cars crash and jobs are lost every day; sicknesses spread; and relationship problems affect everyone on earth, at both the personal and societal levels. Open any news site, and it’s impossible to think otherwise: we live in a broken world. So what does the Bible have to say about how we think about trials? Trials Have a Purpose The Bible makes it clear that whatever trials we face, God is at work. He uses the difficulties of life to test and strengthen our faith. The trial itself is not a gift, but the faith [...]

2024-01-06T15:28:41-08:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |

Ways to Pray

Prayer is a powerful aspect of the Christian life. It is the avenue God has given for direct communication between us and Himself. While we pray with humble hearts and in submission to His sovereign will, the Bible also gives us multiple examples of ways to pray in alignment with God's promises—ways to ask for things God has already promised to give. Here are a few examples. Prayers for Wisdom. In James 1:5, the apostle encourages believers to seek God's wisdom in their lives. The verse reads, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously [...]

The Light of the World

Jesus is often referred to as "the Light of the World" in Scripture. It’s a frequent title for Christ, which makes it familiar for many of us. It carries the idea that Jesus is the truth, order, and meaning in the world, and for those reasons, the title itself is significant. Today, we’re looking at three implications this title, “the Light of the World,” has for us as Christians, and what that means for all of us as we minister to others. Guidance in Darkness. Jesus, as the Light of the World, provides spiritual guidance to those who seek [...]

Meeting Needs with RUTF

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) are nutrient-dense food products used to treat severe malnutrition. In developing countries like Haiti, these resources make a world of difference. On our blog, we’ve shared about the struggle with kwashiorkor in many of our Haitian communities. Treating kwashiorkor requires careful and gradual reintroduction of essential nutrients, especially protein, into the child's diet, and this process must be closely monitored to avoid refeeding syndrome—a dangerous condition that can occur when malnourished patients receive too many nutrients too quickly.1 That’s where therapeutic foods like RUTF come in. What It Is RUTF is a specific type of [...]

Joy Comes in the Morning

We’ve all heard the phrase, “joy comes in the morning.” It’s an idea that comes from Psalm 30:5, which says, "Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” This verse has offered comfort to believers for centuries, reminding us, Christians, of the hope we can cling to when facing life’s hardest trials. That hope comes because we know the challenges and difficulties of life are temporary. We will certainly face periods of sorrow and pain—these things are part of the human experience, but at the same time, none of them are permanent. We look forward to [...]

Loving like Jesus, Part 2

Understanding the love God has showed us in Christ is a prerequisite to exercising genuine love ourselves. He is our source, our model, and our strength as we seek to love Him and others well. Today, we’re looking at five more truths about what Christian love is. Christian love is our highest calling. Love is meant to be the distinguishing aspect of a believer’s life. Above all else, we are called to love well. “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” —Colossians 3:14 “And you shall love the Lord your God with all [...]

2023-08-14T11:56:40-07:00September 1st, 2023|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , |

Loving like Jesus, Part 1

We know as Christians that love is behind everything we do in ministry. Our acts of service, faithfulness, and trusting obedience flow from the love we have experienced because of the cross. But what does it mean to love like Jesus? Christian love means laying down your life. Christ laid down His life for us in every sense. Loving like Him means following His example and laying down our lives too. “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8 “And walk in love, as Christ loved us [...]

2023-08-14T11:38:18-07:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , |

2023 World Humanitarian Day

John and Dawn Denton have served in international ministry for many years, and they are faithful partners of Connect 2 Ministries. As we recognize World Humanitarian Day, we asked John and Dawn to share their thoughts on gospel ministry and serving in an international context. Jesus gave us instructions at the end of Matthew to “go and make disciples” (Matt 28:19). Some might be called primarily to go to their neighbors or city, while others are called to go to the nations as well. Some of us do something in between. Our family has been blessed to share a small [...]

2023-08-14T11:50:20-07:00August 19th, 2023|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |
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