Deeper Still Missions | Missionary Training | Ministry Mentoring
  • Who
  • What
    • Research
    • Vision
    • Strategy
    • Tactics
    • Execution
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Donkey Stable
  • Missionary Stories

Charge!

4/19/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
This elephant was grazing beside the road in Kruger National Park and seemed content. Then he turned and looked at us and everything changed. He became annoyed and charged at our vehicle. He was not happy with our car being so close to his space. The loud trumpeting, flapping ears and running gate stuck fear into our hearts! Our heart sank and become flustered. We could not crank the car fast enough and put it in gear!

The twenty-first century has become an interesting place. We have all become complacent about the elephant in the room of life. We ignore the issues, problems, risk and conditions that few want to talk about. People who are zealous for their opinion to be accepted charge the issue like a wild elephant. It has created a situation where no one wants to discuss the issues or make a challenge.

Jesus faced the same elephants in the first century. It seems that his opinion stirred the issues everywhere he went. He caused so much controversy that radical religious leaders sought ways to kill him. It seems that it takes infinite patience, discipline and a gracious tongue to address the elephants in our lives.

Be willing to sit and listen to those who have a difference of opinion. But learn to ask good questions that help sort the issues being discussed.

When necessary, ask hard questions that highlight faulty thinking and unstable hearts. Many dissidents do not have a loving person who will discuss the issues in a rational way. Love them with your attentive ears, tender heart and gracious lips!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
________________________

Copyright © Danny Sartin and Deeper Still Missions. All Rights Reserved.
Life Nuggets are written for those who support Deeper Still Missions and its goal of missionary retention.   
Re-Prints: Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this post in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions.

0 Comments

Days to Love!

4/12/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
Report from Germany

Friday night we visited a youth group in Detmold, Germany. We shared key questions with the group of over fifty young people. Who is God? Who are you? Where is Jesus in our lives and in the Word of God?

Once we concluded the meeting several girls came up to Cathy and asked her to share our "love story." She shared some parts of our meeting, dating and falling in love with one another. Then she came over to me and pointed to the group of girls and said, they have a question to ask you.

Real life had jumped out at them because two of the girls were engaged to be married. They wanted to know details about our relationship. You could see the eager look on their faces, smiles and a clear desire to know more!

But the discussions did not end there. A group of young people asked an even deeper question. How do you study the Bible? Will you teach us?

So Tuesday night we met for over three hours and walked through a supposed error in the Bible. We saw the same eager look on their faces, smiles and a clear desire to know more of God's Word. They seemed to hang on every thought that was shared. Questions bounced around like popcorn. It was so much fun!

But most importantly they learned that the Word of God is reliable and trustworthy. It is not full of errors like Jim Jones of Jones town (The People's Temple of 1978) told his people. Even the most difficult Scriptures can be hard to understand but persistent discipline to search and study the Word can bring a healthy love relationship with Jesus and God the Father.

You see love is what each of us seeks. It is also what Jesus is providing! For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only son! It is a connection every heart wants. . . to love and feel loved!

What a joy to share His love with people in other parts of the world. Come with us and see for yourself!

Cathy and Danny
www.deeperstillmissions.com.
_________________________

Copyright © Danny Sartin and Deeper Still Missions. All Rights Reserved.
This on the field report is written for those who support Deeper Still Missions and our goal of missionary retention.
Re-Prints: Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this post in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions.

0 Comments
    Picture

    Danny Sartin

    Four decade veteran of youth ministry in churches, Youth For Christ and now is the Founder and Executive Director of Deeper Still Missions. Danny and his wife Cathy spend most of their time mentoring missionaries in Africa, Europe, Central America and North America. Future opportunities include South America and the Asia Pacific area.

    Archives

    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    November 2011
    July 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009
    June 2009
    May 2009
    April 2009
    March 2009
    February 2009
    January 2009

    Categories

    All
    Bible Nuggets
    Kingdom Leadership
    Life Nuggets
    Missionary Stories Areaone
    Missionary Stories Europe
    Missionary Stories Greece
    Missionary Stories Honduras
    Missionary Stories South Africa
    Missionary Stories Swaziland
    Missionary Stories Zambia
    Prayer
    Spiritual Safari
    Stable Talk

    RSS Feed

ORGANIZATION
Who We Are
What We Do
Research
Vision
Strategy
Tactics
Execution
Support
Contact
Donkey Stable
Missionary Stories

    Contact Us

Submit
Website by TechLifeLine Designs
  • Who
  • What
    • Research
    • Vision
    • Strategy
    • Tactics
    • Execution
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Donkey Stable
  • Missionary Stories