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Crossing Cultures Devotional Making Disciples

Lion in the thicket

Satan lurks. Like a lion in the thicket. 

Waiting to seize a victim. 

Cursing, deceit, and violence fill his mouth. From generation to generation. Oppression and terror? His language and modus operandi.

But into that thicket of devouring and death comes the Good Shepherd. 

Seeking the lost. 

Lion in the thicket. Image by Keyur Nandaniyah on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples

Gospel clarity

Speaking the gospel with clarity is necessary. Crossing cultures, we learn to think about the way we share. So that it’s understood.

Distorted perceptions of the gospel put up barriers. Foster misleading rumors. Confusing those who live in spiritual darkness. Sometimes for generations.

One volunteer team encountered a false perception as they provided disaster relief.

Speaking truth with clarity. Image by Jon Tyson on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

When love runs out

When love runs out? I’ve been there. 

And life lessons confirm my weakness. Insufficiency. To love in my own strength.

But He faithfully leads me to the truth.

My love runs out. His never does.

Flowing in and out. Image by Joshua Woroniecki on Unsplash.