Podcasts about Gladys Aylward

A new MP3 sermon from Distant Speck Publications is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gladys Aylward The Small Woman With A Great God Full Movie Carol Puves Subtitle: POWER14745 GLOBAL GOSPEL RADIO Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Distant Speck Publications Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/18/2025 Length: 61 min.

In the last century, a 4'10" woman from England answered the call of God to become a missionary in China. Her accomplishments there, especially in saving orphaned children during war and conflict, have made her sort of a legend.Near the end of her life, Gladys Aylward gave an interview in which she said the most amazing thing—something that could only have come from the heart of a truly humble servant:“I wasn't God's first choice for what I've done for China. There was somebody else…I don't know who it was—God's first choice. It must have been a man—a wonderful man. A well-educated man. I don't know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn't willing…and God looked down…and saw Gladys Aylward.”Ephesians 4:1–3 says, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”If you remember who you are in Christ, and remember that only through His strength can you accomplish anything worthy of leaving a legacy, you'll find contentment that most only dream of.Let's pray.Lord, give us a humble heart in everything we do. In Jesus' name, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Welcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. And if you want to learn more about everything we are doing, visit PrayGiveGo.us I've been back from my trip to Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, and Hong Kong for a few days now… The Memoirs of William Milne (Kindle and print versions) is now live on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-William-Milne-Missionary-1785-1822-ebook/dp/B0DJ1Q4HNR/ From Mao to modern superpower: The 75-year rise and rise of the People's Republic of China: https://news.sky.com/story/from-mao-to-modern-superpower-the-75-year-rise-and-rise-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-13225622 Macau’s Casino-Driven Economy Fueled By China https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-21/casino-capital-macau-diversifies-economy/104375020 Tim Walz taught at China’s state-run Macau Polytechnic University until at least 2007 https://nypost.com/2024/08/14/us-news/walzs-china-ties-under-scrutiny/ Sinicization of Religion: China’s Coercive Religious Policy https://www.uscirf.gov/publications/sinicization-religion-chinas-coercive-religious-policy 7 Things You Can’t Talk About in China https://theworld.org/stories/2016/07/30/7-things-you-cant-talk-about-china Taiwan Deports Two Chinese Nationals for Disrupting Pro-HK Rally https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5946222 Shanxi is our Pray for China province of the week, and is matched up with Nebraska… Shanxi Overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanxi https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi Shanxi Missionaries (Gladys Aylward) https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/missionary-gladys-aylward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Aylward http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/73.html https://www.cjvlang.com/Photos/yangcheng/smallwoman.html Shanxi Martyrs https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi/1900-protestant-martyrs-in-shanxi

Welcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. And if you want to learn more about everything we are doing, visit PrayGiveGo.us I've been back from my trip to Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, and Hong Kong for a few days now… The Memoirs of William Milne (Kindle and print versions) is now live on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-William-Milne-Missionary-1785-1822-ebook/dp/B0DJ1Q4HNR/ From Mao to modern superpower: The 75-year rise and rise of the People's Republic of China: https://news.sky.com/story/from-mao-to-modern-superpower-the-75-year-rise-and-rise-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-13225622 Macau’s Casino-Driven Economy Fueled By China https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-21/casino-capital-macau-diversifies-economy/104375020 Tim Walz taught at China’s state-run Macau Polytechnic University until at least 2007 https://nypost.com/2024/08/14/us-news/walzs-china-ties-under-scrutiny/ Sinicization of Religion: China’s Coercive Religious Policy https://www.uscirf.gov/publications/sinicization-religion-chinas-coercive-religious-policy 7 Things You Can’t Talk About in China https://theworld.org/stories/2016/07/30/7-things-you-cant-talk-about-china Taiwan Deports Two Chinese Nationals for Disrupting Pro-HK Rally https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5946222 Shanxi is our Pray for China province of the week, and is matched up with Nebraska… Shanxi Overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanxi https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi Shanxi Missionaries (Gladys Aylward) https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/missionary-gladys-aylward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Aylward http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/73.html https://www.cjvlang.com/Photos/yangcheng/smallwoman.html Shanxi Martyrs https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/shanxi/1900-protestant-martyrs-in-shanxi

In our third episode of our  Summer of Missions Book Chat series, we learn about the lives of Richard Allen, the father/son-in-law pair of CT Studd and Norman Grubb and Gladys Aylward. We will also discuss what we can learn from these famous Christians and their shattered dreams. Christ the Word Sermonshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-the-word-church-sermons/id1515599033Christ the Word Truth and Lifehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-the-word-church-sunday-classes/id1699277705Fellow Heirs Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fellow-heirs/id1714903

The Story of Gladys Aylward

This week and last week I've presented essays about a few of these female missionaries, including Elisabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, and Gladys Aylward. These are ladies who seem to have done "missionary" right. There are some women who have not behaved well on the mission field, or whose motives for going became obvious via their words or their letters. Lottie Moon actually used the mission field to satisfy personal ambitions and to enlarge the career opportunities for women. Did you know that? Let's take a look.

Gladys Aylward and Ingrid Bergman: The former, a British-born Christian missionary to China and Taiwan, the latter a three-time Academy Award winner. However despite very different lives, the two will forever be connected after a book about Aylward was turned into a Hollywood movie starring Bergman. Formosa Files has the whole story in this week's encore episode, including: Why the film wasn't shot in Taiwan, and why Gladys thought Bergman was a "wicked woman." Go to formosafiles.com for pics, extras, and more.

Episode #126: Gladys Aylward's Child-like Faith (a special episode for Mila Sharratt) Visit Angela's website!  Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club!  Want access to membership level content for each episode (starting with Episode 123)? Join our Patreon platform!   

Laura and Linda are back with a new season of podcasts. This second episode explores the life of Gladys Aylward, who overcame many obstacles to be a missionary in China. Gladys Aylward was a determined woman. Once she felt the call to the mission field, she refused to allow any excuses to hold her back. She chose to follow God's call to serve in China even though she had little money and was unable to make it through missionary school. God used her to reach a whole community in China with the Gospel and help 100 children flee to safety during WWII. Each month Laura and Linda welcome a guest to discuss the women of the Bible - the well-known women, the loved women, the unnamed women and the forgotten women. Each month they will also spend time talking about issues affecting women today.

Antje unpacks the remarkable life and ministry of Gladys Aylward in our Heroes of History Stream.

Leslie continues her Historical Mentors series with highlights from Gladys Aylward's amazing missionary life. At eighteen, Gladys encountered Christ and began to gain a burden for the lost around the world — especially the millions of people in China who had never heard the Gospel. It was completely impractical — even impossible — for a girl like Gladys to become a missionary to China. But she had a mighty faith in her mighty God, and as a result God worked miraculously through her to change the people of China for eternity. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries https://setapart.org/support/.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on Gladys Aylward (www.ElisabEthelliot.org/ga/). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Rescuing the Orphans - The Rest of the Story We also hear from special guests: - Mike Cantrell - Rachel Johnson --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Nikita Waefler - Dans la peau de la missionnaire Gladys Alward Dans le spectacle musical « Gladys Aylward, au-delà des montagnes » mise sur pied par les Fabricants de joie en Suisse, Nikita Waefler a prêté ses traits et sa voix à la missionnaire anglaise connue pour son service auprès du peuple chinois, au siècle dernier. En matière de talents scéniques, l'étudiante en travail social n'en est pas à son coup d'essai ; née dans une famille où la musique, le chant et la danse se conjuguaient presque au quotidien, Nikita a participé à plusieurs spectacles dès son enfance, et cela dans plusieurs pays où elle a vécu ou voyagé avec parents et frères et soeur. Mais un autre feu encore brûle dans le coeur de celle qui rêve de travailler à l'étranger auprès de populations défavorisées : un appel divin auquel Nikita cherche à répondre dans chacune de ses journées…

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Gladys Aylward (www.ElisabEthelliot.org/ga/). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Fleeing to the Mountains - Falling in Love We also hear from special guests: - Jan Wismer - YWAM authors Janet and Geoff Benge --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Gladys Aylward (www.ElisabEthelliot.org/ga/). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Village is Bombed - A Chinese Suitor We also hear from special guests: - Jean Hamilton - Amy Van Dyke --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Bible Reading: Psalms 138:8; 139:1-6"I wish I was good at sports," complained Quinn. "I was playing kickball with the neighbor kids and totally missed the ball when it was my turn to kick…twice! I'm so uncoordinated. I think God messed up when he made me."Mom sat down beside Quinn on the porch swing. "Honey, God never makes mistakes, and you know your value isn't based on how well you can kick a ball--it's based on God creating you in His image and Jesus dying to forgive your sins and make you God's child. But I know it can be frustrating when we feel like we aren't as smart, attractive, or athletic as our friends."Quinn sighed. "I don't have to be good at everything. I just want to have a little bit of athletic talent--like being able to dribble a basketball without it hitting my foot.""You are good at a lot of other things though," Mom said. "You really have a gift for understanding scientific concepts. You can explain body systems with such great detail and accuracy. I don't know many ten-year-olds who can draw a diagram of the heart from memory!""I just like learning about that stuff, Mom!" said Quinn. "None of my friends really care about that anyhow.""Maybe not yet, anyway," replied Mom. "I'm reading a book about Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China in the 1930s and 1940s. When she was a teenager working as a maid, she wondered why she was so short--less than five feet tall--and had black hair and dark eyes when it seemed like everyone around her was taller with blond hair and blue eyes. However, when God called Gladys to be a missionary to China years later, she realized her looks helped her fit in with the people she would be ministering to. God had made her perfectly suited to spread the good news to the Chinese people at that time. Remember, Quinn, that God has made you perfectly suited for the plan He has for your life too.""Wow, that's a neat story, Mom," said Quinn. "So instead of wishing I was different, maybe I should start looking for ways God can use me just like I am."Mom smiled. "Exactly!"-Kendra AngleHow About You?Do you wish you were taller or better at sports or smarter in school? God created you and loves you just the way you are, and He has made you with exactly the skills and talents you need for the plans He has for you. Look for the things you are good at and see how God will use you for His purposes!Today's Key Verse:For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV) (Ephesians 2:10)Today's Key Thought:You are God's handiwork

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on Gladys Aylward (www.ElisabEthelliot.org/ga/). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - On A Boat to Japan - Working with Jeannie We also hear from special guests: - Jean Hamilton - Mike Cantrell --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin our series on Gladys Aylward (www.Elisabethelliot.org/ga/). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - A Small Package of Cockney Dynamite - On A Train to China We also hear from special guests: - Amy Van Dyke - Elisbeth with letters --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

It is 1932. You're a young, single woman with no money and no prospects. All you know is that God has called you as a missionary to China, and somehow or someway, you must find a way to get there! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who shares the amazing story of the woman missionary, Gladys Aylward. Her life is so amazing that it's hard to believe; however, through unwavering faith, unfathomable bravery, and unshakable trust in God, Gladys Aylward defied all odds to see the Chinese people come to Christ. Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in your podcasting app! If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Living Podcast, please share this podcast with them. We love hearing from our listeners, whether through comments on our Instagram or messaging us on our website, christianladiesfellowship.com. You may also apply to be a part of our private Facebook group, but be sure to answer all the questions and agree to the group rules when you click to join. You can also email Tracie directly at tburns@immanueljax.org. Thank you for being part of this uplifting and encouraging community of ladies who want to live abundantly for the Lord!

Put your plans into God’s hands. Story of Gladys Aylward. The post 8/27/23 – Only God’s Plans appeared first on Eugene Church of Christ.

-       God's possibilities for you are greater than people's expectations of you.  -       Ephesians 3:20-21 - 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.  ·      Every opportunity God gives you will lead to more than you can ask or imagine. ·       Repent ·       Isaiah 58:6-10 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them,  and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? 8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness[a] will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. 9 Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. ·       “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. ·       Take ownership of the needs of others ·       Free the oppressed (v.6) ·       Feed the hungry (v.7) ·       House the homeless (v. 7) ·       Cloth the naked (v. 7 ·       Respect the dishonored (v. 9) ·       Help the afflicted (v.10) ·       Habitat house pic- please add  ·       Savor God's renewal ·       Isaiah 58:12-  “Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.” ·       Help others to be rebuilt ·       Gladys Aylward: use pic from web ·       Big Idea: God restores the broken and invites us to help. LIFE Group Discussion Questions Starter: When have you experienced (or been) a hypocritical person?  What stood out to you most about that experience?   Questions: Read Isaiah 58:6-12 1)    God reveals his desire that his people make consistent sacrifices to alleviate the suffering of others. What are some specific ways that you can begin to change your life to obey the patterns of verses 6-12? 2)    Verse 6 commands us to break chains and ropes of wickedness that oppress people. What are some barriers that make this ministry costly and dangerous? 3)    Verse 7 discusses feeding the hungry and house the homeless. What kind of challenges are involved in this that require Christian wisdom in addition to sacrificial love? 4)    Isaiah explains that God's goodness towards us means that serving is actually also for our good as well (vs. 8-10). What are some benefits we receive as we serve others? 5)    Verse 10 tells us that we should “spend ourselves” on the needs of others. What is the difference between giving some money to the poor and “spending yourself” for their good?   6)    How does Isaiah challenge us toward a fulfillment of the two great commandments (love God, love people)? 7)    What is one way you can be involved in rebuilding others?

Our Guest: Reader and artist Kelly Curtis. A serendipitous meeting through Facebook has lead to this wonderful discussion and her sharing of her alternative book covers from last year's reading. More of Kelly's art can be found and purchased on Etsy in her shop EudemoniaArt. Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!“It all started with Miss Prim.For many years, I was convinced of a tragic lie: that novels were lesser things than non-fiction. In my youth, a novel was a school assignment to trudge through, because some conclave of intellectuals blessed it with merit. At best, the story within would relate to some "real" thing of interest. This conviction became less of one over time. And it changed completely in January when the ancient widow character in The Awakening of Miss Prim shook my depths. From there I began novel reading for pleasure; to soften all the hardness; to elevate the soul.I am not a speedy reader, but I managed 13 novels this year. I painted a little painting for each book, which I happily display here.” -Kelly CurtisFeatured books in this episode:* The Great Divorce CS Lewis* The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis* The Awakening of Miss Prim: A Novel by Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera * Little Women by Louisa May Alcott* Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery* Jane Austen's books* Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk* Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy* The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge * The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge* Skyward Novellas by Brandon Sanderson* Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien* The Book of Ruth* Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman by Gladys Aylward with Christine Hunter* The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows* These Are My People: a Biography of Gladys Aylward by Millie Howard* The Proper Place by O. Douglas* Thomas Becket: Warrior, Priest, Rebel by John Guy* The Histories of Earth series by Steven J. Carroll with Joel Froomkin (Narrator) Further information now that I've finished the series: book four does have some “religious content” in that they meet a society founded by Ancient Romans and tell them the history that came since Ancient times on Earth including the downfall of their Empire and the influence of Christianity in that time. They are all appalled (lol) to have ever become a monotheistic society. It does not proselytize. I loved this series and cannot recommend it highly enough! * Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl * The Confessions, Revised: Saint Augustine (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century, Vol. 1) by Augustine and Maria Boulding (Translator)* The Julian Messner Shelf of Biographies- Link is to our printable series list* The Story of Clara Barton of the Red Cross by Jeannette Covert Nolan * Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsk Kelly's other covers from last year:Thanks for listening! Subscribe now to never miss an episode or our free booklists!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and spread the love! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Żyjemy w świecie, któremu nieobce są intrygi i wszelkiego rodzaju iluzje. Warto wiedzieć, że iluzje są także możliwe w świecie duchowym. Przypomnę dziś scenę z kultowego filmu, która pomoże nam zrozumieć głęboką prawdę zawartą w dzisiejszej liturgii słowa. Wspomnę także postać Gladys Aylward angielskiej misjonarki w Chinach. Pod koniec nagrania zapraszam na kilka ogłoszeń, odnośnie do naszych planów na nowe produkcje:) Zapraszam na rozważanie na rozważanie na Uroczystość Najświętszej Trójcy rok A

3 John 1-15Ministry Hospitality or Hostility?Rev. Erik Veerman5/14/2023We'll be looking at the book of 3 John this morning. Based on word count, it is the shortest book in the whole Bible.3 John is like the inverse of 2 John. In 2 John, the apostle John warns against welcoming and supporting false teachers. 3 John, on the other hand, encourages the support and hospitality of faithful workers. So, these two letters go hand and hand.The letter is written to Gaius. That name was one of the most common names at the time. In fact, there are three different Gaiuses mentioned in the New Testament. One Gaius was part of the church in Corinth, another was from Macedonia and seized by the mob in Ephesus, and the third Gaius travelled with Paul and was from Derbe. Derbe, by the way, is in central Asia Minor.3 John could be written to Gaius from Derbe or possibly a fourth Gaius.But this we do know about him, he's was a dearly beloved Christian. The apostle John makes that clear.Let's now come to God's Word.Reading of 3 John 1-15PrayerWhen you think about the Great Commission, what comes to mind?The Great Commission is recorded in Matthew chapter 28 verse 19. It's the last thing that Jesus commanded before ascending to heaven. He said, “Go… and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”When you hear that, what comes to mind?You are probably thinking, and I would agree, the Great Commission is call to bring the good news of Jesus to the world. To every tribe, language, and nation. To every corner of the earth. You may also be thinking the call to disciple and baptize as part of the Great Commission. Not just proclaiming the Gospel but teaching the word and receiving people into the church through baptism.Those are all central aspects of the Great Commission.But I'm guessing you're not thinking about how the Great Commissions happens. What are the essential elements or necessary steps in order that the Gospel may go to the ends of the earth?Well, number 1, certainly, people need to be sent. Some of you here have been called to that task. You've dedicated your lives to fulfill the Great Commission. You are participating in bringing the hope of Christ to all people. When the Great Commission was given, there was a whole world that needed to hear about Jesus. People were called to go to places that had never heard of him before. There are still places today that have never heard of the good news of Jesus Christ.The other essential element for the Great Commission is senders and supporters. The Great Commission doesn't happen without the support of faithful churches.Those necessary aspects of the Great Commission are what 3 John is about! Being sent, sending, and supporting. And the question for us is, are we helping and participating in the work? Or are we hindering the work to which the church is called? Both sides are addressed here.If you look at this letter, there are three people that the apostle John mentions.1. I've already mentioned Gaius –John commends him for his supporting role; 2. Then there's Diotrephes – He was the one hindering the work – in several ways.3. And Demetrius – He's mentioned in verse 12. He was one of the brothers sent.So, three people, and we're going to take each of them one at a time. The question to ask is, Are you a Gaius – hospitable and supportive of the work of ministry? Or are you like Diotrephes, hostile to the work? Or are you Demetrius – a faithful worker called to dedicate your life to the Great Commission?Which one?GaiusWell, first, Gaius. He's really the main focus of this letter, so we'll spend half of our time on him.Let me describe Gaius this way: He was a faithful man of God, (1) loved by the church because of his loving spirit, (2) faithful in living out the truth of God in Christ, and (3) faithful to support the mission of the broader church. That summarizes what we learn about Gaius in both John's opening salutation, as well as John's encouragement in verses 5-8. And if there were one word to describe Gaius, it would be the word faithful. Faithful to the church, faithful to Christ, faithful to the work.Gaius is the one we're called to imitate!And one thing is clear, here: The apostle John loves Gaius. He says he loves him, verse 1, and he calls Gaius “beloved” three times. Gaius is like a son to the apostle John - a son in the faith. John mentions that he prays for Gaius's wellbeing, his physically well being and his soul, verse 2. John is filled with joy, verses 3 and 4, because he heard that Gaius was being faithful.I was thinking, Gaius to the apostle, was like the model of a faithful believer. Many of the positive themes in 1 John and 2 John describe Gaius's life. Gaius is an example of knowing and walking in the truth, displaying the love of God, and not being in love with the world.Isn't that the stuff we heard about over and over in the apostle's letters? Gaius is like 1 and 2 John personified. Can you imagine the joy that John feels because of Gaius? Look at how John describes his joy. He writes in verse 3, “For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.” He basically repeats that in verse 4.And when we get to verse 5, we learn about one way that Gaius had been faithful. And here's where the letter begins to take focus. Gaius was faithfully supporting the work of the Great Commission.You see, this is one application of walking in truth and love. Gaius is faithfully caring for the workers that God had called to go.Now, I just want to say, some see this letter as a general call to hospitality – you know, to welcoming people into our homes like neighbors, co-workers, other brothers and sisters in Christ. That's a good thing, of course, but I don't believe that it's the focus of 3 John. No, rather Gaius and others are showing hospitality to full time ministry workers. If you will, who have dedicated their lives to the Great Commission.I say that because verse 7 says they have “gone out for the sake of the name.” We'll come back to that in a few minutes. But basically, they had been sent to proclaim the name of Jesus. Verse 7 also says they accepted “nothing from the Gentiles.” That means they were called to go, and they needed support, but they did not want support from the people they were trying to reach – the Gentiles. And look how John describes them in verse 8: “fellow workers for the truth.” Do you see how that all adds up? Today we would call them missionaries or maybe ministry partners.So, Gaius and others helped these brothers. By the way, that word for “brothers” can also be translated “brothers and sisters.” Some of your Bibles have that footnote. Look at how John describes Gaius's service to them. Verse 5. “it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts.” They served these brothers and sisters, they hosted them, provided for their needs, cared for them, supported them, and sent them on their journey in a manner worthy of God.Let me say it again: the Great Commission doesn't happen without senders and supporters. And there are many ways to send and support. Certainly financial, but also prayer, and also hosting, and also caring and getting to know them, and loving them well… all done in “a manner worthy of God.”In fact, we see this kind of ministry hospitality all through the book of Acts. That's when the Great Commission work began to go forth.Let me give you some examples:• In Acts 9, Peter was hosted in Joppa at the home of Simon the tanner. While Peter was there, God used him to minister to the people. And we're told many believed in the Lord. • In Acts chapter 10, Cornelius the centurion came to faith in Christ. Cornelius then hosted Peter in his home in Caesarea for “some days” it says.• In Acts 16, the apostle Paul came to the city of Philippi for the first time. He witnessed to a group of women by the river. One of them, Lydia, came to faith in Christ, along with her whole household. She then welcomed Paul and those with him to stay in her home. In fact, Lydia's home likely became the place of worship for the Philippian church.• Or consider what happened in Corinth in Acts 18. It's there that Paul met Aquila and Priscilla. Not only did they support and host him, but they co-labored in their tent making trade. Priscilla and Aquila would also travel around to support the Great Commission work of the church. In 1 Corinthians, we learn that the church met in their home. They were tremendous examples of ministry hospitality.• The examples continue. In Troas and Ptolemais, Paul and his companions stayed with the brothers, it says. In Caesarea, they stayed at the home of Philip. From there, they travelled to Jerusalem and stayed with Mnason of Cyprus.• On Paul's third missionary Journey, he stayed with Gaius in Corinth. Likely a different Gaius than the one in this letter. In fact, in Gaius's home in Corinth, Paul wrote the letter to the church in Rome. • Outside of the book of Acts, we're given testimony in 2 Corinthians 8 of how the church in Macedonia – a very poor church - gave abundantly to support the Great Commission work. It says they “gave beyond their means.”You see, this is the pattern over and over and over - faithfully supporting the Great Commission by faithfully supporting the faithful kingdom workers. And look how John puts it in verse 8, “we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.” In other words, by supporting Great Commission work, we are participating in Great Commission work. That is how it happens.So, to summarize the example of Gaius. He faithfully walked in the truth, faithfully loved the church, and faithfully supported the kingdom work by supporting these mission partners. May we be known as faithful in those same ways.DiotrephesEnd of story, right? Unfortunately, no!You see, it turns out that not everyone was supportive. In fact, Diotrephes was not just passively unsupportive. No, he was actively hostile to the work.This is the second person John mentions in his letter. Diotrephes. He's also an example for us, but a negative example. In fact, we can learn how to be supportive of mission work by thinking about the opposite of what Diotrephes was doing.He's a troublemaker. And notice, Diotrephes was part of the church. He's not on the outside opposing the work. No, rather, he is on the inside. We can say that because he even wants to put those who support the work, out of the church. That's at the end of verse 10.For that reason, John planned to visit and to sternly exhort Diotrephes. But even if John doesn't make it, this letter serves as a grave warning to him. Earlier John called Diotrephes's words about them “wicked nonsense.” And in the second half of verse 11, John writes: “whoever does evil has not seen God.” He's saying that Diotrephes' works are evil. And if he persisted in this evil, he would be demonstrating that he does not know God. You see that grave warning? Was Diotrephes even a true believer. The Lord knows.If you were to ask me, what is the purpose of this letter for us? I would point you to verse 11. John writes, “beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good.” Do not imitate Diotrephes but imitate Gaius! That is our call.But there's something really important here. And I want you to see it. Verse 11 doesn't just tell us to imitate good. It also tells us why. Look at the second half of verse 11. It says, “Whoever does good IS from God.” That is critically important. The good that we are called do comes from God. “Is from God.” The doing comes from the being. Imitating Gaius and not Diotrephes testifies to a heart that knows and has God in Christ. It's the same for Gaius. He was walking in the truth because he abided in the truth. I don't want you to misunderstand what is underlying this call to imitate and do good. Do you understand that?Well, let's get back to Diotrephes as the bad example. What exactly was he doing or not doing that caused this stern word.In verses 9 and 10, we're given 3 things not to imitate:1. Number one, Diotrephes put himself first. In other words, he was a self-promoter. Instead of being humble and honoring others, Diotrephes was selfishly prideful. That is not the call for believers, and especially leaders in the church.2. Second, he did not acknowledge the John's authority. The apostles had been given the authority by Christ to establish the church and to teach what Jesus had taught them. But Diotrephes rejected that authority. Again, John says that Diotrephes was talking “wicked nonsense” about them. Besides rejecting the true authority, Diotrephes was committing slander.3. And third (and this relates directly to the emphasis in the letter), Diotrephes rejected the faithful Great Commission workers. AND he rejected those who wanted to support them. Now, we're not told why he rejected them. Perhaps he thought it was a waste of resources and time. Or perhaps he thought that people shouldn't be dedicating their lives to ministry. You know, “get a real job and stop mooching off of the goodwill of others.” Or perhaps he was rejecting the Great Commission – “we shouldn't minister to those people.” We don't know the reason, but whatever it was, Diotrephes was really rejecting God and his work.So, number one, he was prideful. Number two, he rejected the authority of the apostles. And number three, Diotrephes rejected the support of faithful workers of the truth.He's the opposite of Gaius. Imitate good and don't imitate evil.Kids, your mom or your dad has probably said to you at one time, “choose your friends wisely.” Right? It's true. You will imitate those you spend time with. So, seek out friends who model goodness and truth. And watch out for those whose who are prideful and who deny God. Now, I'm talking about your dearest friends. Of course, you should be friendly to your classmates who may or may not know of Jesus. Be a great example of Christ to them, like Gaius.DemetriusOk, one more person mentioned here. Demetrius. He just gets one verse – verse 12.Demetrius is the example of the sent one. I say that because John goes out of his way to affirm Demetrius' faithfulness in his work. John uses that word “testimony” three times in this one verse. He's basically telling Gaius to receive Demetrius as a fellow worker. To treat him well and support him in the work to which he is called.Gaius doesn't know Demetrius, but when he receives this letter from John, he would eagerly anticipate Demetrius' arrival. Demetrius had been sent forth, like the others, for the sake of the Great Commission!Some people are uniquely called to full time Great Commission work. We have a few people here. Pastor Chuck, Jonathan and Beka, pastor Jay is out of town today, but he's another example. Another Chuck, our guest violinist, ministered the Gospel to refugees in London for years and years. [Dennis and Brenda?] Others of you have been involved in full-time work in the past. Roy and Kristy and Sanders, and I'm sure there are others here. And, as you know, we support the work of several who serve all over the world. This is part of the church's calling – to send and support that work.Jesus said in Matthew 9, “the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Maybe you are the answer to those prayers. Are you called just as Demetrius was called? Have you felt the burden to go and dedicate your life to Great Commission work? If so, what is holding you back from exploring the call?I'm using the phrase “exploring the call” on purpose. In verse 12, Demetrius was validated. What I mean is that part of being sent is the testimony of others. If you have an inward sense that God may be calling you to go, that needs to be matched with an outward confirmation of that call. In verse 12, that happens through the testimony from leaders in the church and the testimony of the truth. In other words, God will confirm that call in you through the witness of people you know and your faithfulness to the truth of the Gospel. Will you pray about whether God is calling you as he did Demetrius? Will you explore that call with those who know you and with the church? If you are called, know this: the Lord will use his church and his people to support your Great Commission work to the end of the earth.Conclusion and Gospel ConnectionIn summary, the Great Commission requires people to be sent as well as churches who send and support the work. • Gaius was a faithful demonstration of supporting and sending those called to this full time work. Our call is to imitate Gaius out of hearts that know God in Christ. • Diotrephes, on the other hand, modelled how not to serve and love those who are called. Let the testimony of his life be a warning.• And, last, Demetrius revealed a life called to go and verified by the testimony of the church.As we draw to a close, what is the purpose in all of it? Is it for the purpose of social change in the world? Or to bring Christian morality to the world? Well, let's go back to verse 7. Again, it reads, “they have gone out for the sake of the name.” That name is the one name under heaven whereby we must be saved. The name of Jesus. The sending, supporting, and being sent is for the express purpose of heralding the name of Jesus. The primary goal is not to bring about social change. To be sure, there will be aspects of the work that serve the tangible needs of the people being reached, but the primary goal and emphasis is for the “sake of the name.” That the name of Jesus may be exalted. That more and more may know of his love and then they themselves supporting and be sent in the work.Think of the 2000 years since the Great Commission. That work has multiplied through the efforts of churches and brothers and sisters like Gaius and Demetrius. The Lord has used all those who have supported the Great Commission and have heeded the call. We are here today worshipping because of the faithful ministry and support of those who have gone before us. Running through my mind this week has been all the faithful missionaries that have sought to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Amy Carmichael and William Carey in India. David Livingstone in Africa. Hudson Taylor and Gladys Aylward in China. Adoniram Judson in MyanMar. And many many many others. I can't even imagine how many homes were opened up to these servants and how many churches supported this work. For they were all fellow workers fulfilling that Great Commission call to the nations.So, may the testimony of our church and each of us be similar to Gaius as we seek to imitate good. May we each be warned about the life of Diotrephes that we may not imitate evil. And may God call some of us to go as he did Demetrius. All for God's glory, all for his kingdom to go to the ends of the earth, and all because of the Gospel hope in us. Pray

De-a lungul vremurilor, mulţi oameni ai lui Dumnezeu au răspuns chemării lui Dumnezeu în lucrare. MarrySlessor, John Paton, Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, David Ekong, Amy Carmichel şi mulţi, mulţi alţii, sunt doar unii dintre ei. Fiecare episod al emisiunii, este o ocazie de a ne verifica pe noi înşine, cât de dăruiţi suntem pentru cauza răspândirii Evangheliei. Toate episoadele le poți asculta și pe site-ul nostru - radiovesteabuna.ro

De-a lungul vremurilor, mulţi oameni ai lui Dumnezeu au răspuns chemării lui Dumnezeu în lucrare. MarrySlessor, John Paton, Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, David Ekong, Amy Carmichel şi mulţi, mulţi alţii, sunt doar unii dintre ei. Fiecare episod al emisiunii, este o ocazie de a ne verifica pe noi înşine, cât de dăruiţi suntem pentru cauza răspândirii Evangheliei. Toate episoadele le poți asculta și pe site-ul nostru - radiovesteabuna.ro

De-a lungul vremurilor, mulţi oameni ai lui Dumnezeu au răspuns chemării lui Dumnezeu în lucrare. MarrySlessor, John Paton, Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, David Ekong, Amy Carmichel şi mulţi, mulţi alţii, sunt doar unii dintre ei. Fiecare episod al emisiunii, este o ocazie de a ne verifica pe noi înşine, cât de dăruiţi suntem pentru cauza răspândirii Evangheliei. Toate episoadele le poți asculta și pe site-ul nostru - radiovesteabuna.ro

De-a lungul vremurilor, mulţi oameni ai lui Dumnezeu au răspuns chemării lui Dumnezeu în lucrare. MarrySlessor, John Paton, Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, David Ekong, Amy Carmichel şi mulţi, mulţi alţii, sunt doar unii dintre ei. Fiecare episod al emisiunii, este o ocazie de a ne verifica pe noi înşine, cât de dăruiţi suntem pentru cauza răspândirii Evangheliei. Toate episoadele le poți asculta și pe site-ul nostru - radiovesteabuna.ro

Eight happinesses? If you've heard of or seen the famous movie about the remarkable British missionary Gladys Aylward, you'll know that the film (which was originally set to be shot in Taiwan) was called “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.” Well, like many parts of her story, things were changed for the big-screen adaptation with Swedish megastar Ingrid Bergman. And Aylward – who founded an orphanage in Taipei in the late 1950s, and died in Taiwan in 1970 – didn't like the movie version one bit. Here's an incredible story about an incredible woman. 

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A in the Lectionary cycle: Matthew 5:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Psalm 15; Micah 6:1-8. We consider the Beatitudes as a component of Jesus' announcement of His kingdom as He teaches His disciples about Himself as revealed in the ministry they have just witnessed. We discuss Paul's teaching on the way God's wisdom offers the grace of humility and an invitation to stop striving for prominence. We look at the NET's study notes in Psalm 15 and mark the prominence of love for neighbor as ab actionable character quality for those who draw near to God. We conclude with the Micah's prophetic pronunciation against the way the kingdom of Israel at that time explicitly distorted God's character as a contrast to the invitation of the Beatitudes. Notes:The Bible Project--Bible Project's overview of Matthew--Bible Project's overview of 1 Corinthians--Bible Project's overview of Micah--Metrical Collect for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany--Learn more about the NET Bible--Quote from Inn of the Sixth Happiness re: Gladys Aylward: "She walks through a world full of evil and sees only children, and not complicated or cruel, just untidy ones who need to be washed and fed and loved."4:04 Collect5:52 Matthew 5:1-1225:40 1 Corinthians 1:18-3138:26 Psalm 1548:50 Micah 6:1-8 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 12th of January, 2023, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. “And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation,…” Romans 15:20Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15All people need the Lord. John Wesley said, “The world is my parish, my congregation.” Maybe it is your next-door neighbour that you need to speak to about Jesus, maybe it is the people in a far-off land that need to hear the Gospel. You don't have to build on another man's foundation. Like never, ever before people need the Lord. Gladys Aylward was a housemaid. She was a domestic worker in England many years ago. She was a small little lady and had a huge heart for China. She tried to join the missionary organisations but they wouldn't have her because she was a slow learner, she couldn't learn to speak Chinese, but she was not deterred. She continued working as a housemaid, saved up her money, caught a train and travelled to China, right across Europe and Asia, on the Trans Siberian Railway. A film was made about her life called, “The Small Woman, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness”. She went all the way on her own because she didn't want to build on someone else's foundation. She led over a hundred orphans over the mountains to safety when the Japanese were invading China, and she led many of them to Christ.In those days they used to bind up children's feet with cloth to prevent them from growing and these children were almost physically handicapped, and she was instrumental in abolishing that horrific thing. She was loved by all Chinese and became a Chinese citizen. She started orphanages all over the place. Yes, she did not build on someone else's foundation. What is your heart today? Maybe you need to start building a foundation on your farm with your farmworkers, maybe in your factory with your factory workers, maybe at school? If you are a school teacher you have got an instant congregation. Maybe at university? What a place to lead people to Christ. Don't lose your vision. Go into the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

One of the most effective missionaries of the twentieth century was Gladys Aylward. Born in London in 1902, she did poorly in school and took a job as a maid when she was 14. But in her twenties, Gladys received Jesus as her Savior, and everything changed. Convinced that God was calling her to serve Him in China, she overcame huge obstacles to make her way overland to that distant country. After learning the difficult Chinese language, Gladys shared the Good News of Jesus with thousands of people. She became an honored citizen of China. Books were written about her. A movie was made. The life of Gladys Aylward was extraordinary because she listened to God's call and obeyed, and with His power, succeeded against all odds. If we go forward in obedience to God's call on our heart, we will see Him do amazing things in us and through us. This is Andrew Palau. “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 radio.hopewithgod.com

In the last century, a 4'10" woman from England answered the call of God to become a missionary in China. Her accomplishments there, especially in saving orphaned children during war and conflict, have made her sort of a legend.   Near the end of her life, Gladys Aylward gave an interview in which she said the most amazing thing — something that could only have come from the heart of a truly humble servant:   I wasn't God's first choice for what I've done for China. There was somebody else…I don't know who it was—God's first choice. It must have been a man—a wonderful man. A well-educated man. I don't know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn't willing…And God looked down…and saw Gladys Aylward.   Ephesians 4:1–3 says, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”   If you remember who you are in Christ, and remember that only through His strength can you accomplish anything worthy of leaving a legacy, you'll find contentment that most only dream of.   Let's pray.   Lord, give us a humble heart in everything we do. Amen.  

Day 217 Today's Reading: Hebrews 13 Anything can happen before the year ends. You may meet your mate. You may get pregnant. You may graduate, start a new career, or move. You may have your first job interview. You may become an empty nester or attend your child's wedding or have your first grandchild. You may start attending a new church or you may start a new walk with God. The bad stuff can come just as fast. You may get a divorce, have a miscarriage, deal with a foreclosure. You may get fired. The doctor may say you have cancer. Your child may become an atheist. You may experience the death of a spouse, a child, a parent, or a close friend. Nothing seems to be concrete or forever. And for all the change that happens in our lives, Hebrews 13 reminds us that despite change, there is One who does not change: “He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me” (Hebrews 13:5-6, KJV). There is a tribe in South America that has an initiation rite for their young men when they turn twelve years old. One of the things they do is take them into the deepest part of the jungle and leave them all night by themselves. It was their own father who had to lead them and leave them there for their dreaded night alone. The boy would sit in fear all night listening to the ghoulish sounds of the forest. When the sun finally rose the next morning, the boy would look just a few feet away and would see that his father had been sitting there the entire time; he just didn't know. The boy would ask, “Have you been there all night?” To which the father would reply, “Of course I was there all night. Do you think I would leave you alone? Do you think that I would have ever left you in this place alone?” God says the same thing that this South American father says. God says, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 is a rare verse. It has been translated by many as simply, “He will never leave you nor forsake you.” That is good English, but it is not good Greek in this instance. This verse contains an unusual triple negative. That is not good English (like “I ain't got no money”), but it is good Greek. It should actually be translated, “He will never, never, never leave us nor forsake us.” In fact when the verse is complete, it has five negatives in total—reassuring the Christian believer that the Lord will never, ever, no not once, never forsake nor leave us. This is such a beautiful truth. God has promised never, no, not ever, never, to leave nor forsake us. That means a lot of negatives is a real positive for us Christians. Jewish commentators believe it was a way of confirming the truth in the testimony of more than two witnesses. Jesus used that method often: “Verily, verily, I say unto you.” One verily was not enough for Jesus. When in conflict or hard times, our tendency is to ask the same question over and over. And it seems that God wants to make sure we get it immediately that He's not going anywhere and that He's here to stay for you. When C. S. Lewis married the American Joy Davidman, and then soon found out that Joy was dying of cancer, Lewis wrote in A Grief Observed that he could have used a screaming room. Why do we feel that way? We feel that God is nowhere to be found. And like C. S. Lewis, we want to scream. But according to Hebrews 13:5, things may change, people may change, but God won't. He is always going to be there. That is a promise you can count on. Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China in the early 1900s and was forced to flee when the Japanese invaded Yangcheng, the area where she lived. However, she was determined not to be the only one to make it to safety, so with only one assistant, she led more than a hundred orphans over the mountains toward, what was at that time, Free China. In The Hidden Price of Greatness, authors Ray Besson and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker, share the account: “During Gladys's harrowing journey out of war-torn Yangcheng . . . she grappled with despair as never before. After passing a sleepless night, she faced the morning with no hope of reaching safety. A 13-year-old girl in the group reminded her of their much-loved story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. “But I am not Moses,” Gladys cried in desperation. “Of course you aren't,” the girl said, “but Jehovah is still God!” When Gladys and the orphans made it through, they proved once again that no matter how inadequate we feel, God is still God, and He can trust in Him.” That's what the writer of Hebrews was telling us. When we face conflict and difficult times and wonder, Will God be with me? Will He abandon us? the writer of Hebrews offers us the five-negative-promise that is a positive: “Never, positively not! It will never happen! It's unthinkable! There is not even the slightest possibility that it will ever happen!”God will be with you.

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 01 DE NOVIEMBRE«SEÑOR, ¡AQUÍ ESTOY!»«Después de la voz del Señor, que decía: "¿A quién enviaré y quién irá por nosotros?" Entonces respondí yo: "Heme aquí, envíame a mi"». Isaías 6:8«INCULTA, INSIGNIFICANTE Y ORDINARIA». Así se vio a Gladys. El problema era que su descripción estaba incompleta: si bien a ella le faltaba el grado de educación que otros poseían, en cambio le sobraba lo que a otros les faltaba: DETERMINACIÓN.Gladys Aylward (1902-1980) nació en el seno de una familia pobre en el norte de Londres y, durante sus años de adolescente, trabajó como doméstica. Siendo todavía joven, se despertó en ella el sueño de servir a Jesús como misionera en China. El problema era, ¿cómo podría hacer realidad ese sueño sin recursos y sin preparación académica?La oportunidad se presentó cuando supo de China Inland Mission (Misión al Interior de China), una institución que preparó y financió a misioneros. Sin embargo, después de tres meses de entrenamiento, no aprobar aprobar los exámenes correspondientes. Desilusionada, pero no derrotada, Gladys volvió a su trabajo como empleada doméstica y ahorró cuanto pudo para adquirir su boleto. *Una noche, después de leer en las Escrituras los dos primeros capítulos del libro de Nehemías, Gladys sintió que Dios la estaba llamando a ir a China. Entonces, colocando sobre su cama la Biblia abierta, y el poco dinero que poseía, dijo: «Señor, aquí está mi Biblia; aquí está mi dinero, y aquí estoy yo. ¡Úselo, señor!». **Con ayuda de otras empleadas domésticas, Gladys vio comprar su boleto. Cuando llegó a Yangchen, sin dinero, y sin amigos, fue objeto de desprecio por su condición extranjera, pero tampoco se dio por vencida. Aprendió el idioma y, con otra misionera -Jeannie Lawson-, abrió La posada de la octava felicidad (llamada «de la sexta felicidad» en la película de Alan Burgess, de 1958). En poco tiempo, la posada se convirtió en favorita de los viajeros, entre otras cosas, por la narración de historias de la Biblia. Cuando regresaban a sus hogares, los viajeros diseminaban las buenas nuevas del evangelio.Después de hacerse ciudadana china, en 1936, Gladys Aylward comenzó a cuidar huérfanos y ayudar a los necesitados. Gracias a su inquebrantable espíritu de servicio, pronto se convirtió en embajadora del amor de Dios. Cuando en 1940 los japoneses invadieron Yangchen, milagrosamente lograron salvar a más de cien niños que estaban bajo su cuidado. Para ello tuvo que atravesar peligrosas montañas en un viaje de unos ciento sesenta kilómetros que duró 27 días.Gladys Aylward murió en 1970, a los 67 años, pero su obra es un testimonio de todo lo que Dios puede hacer cuando, en respuesta a su llamado, uno de sus hijos dice: «Señor, ¡aquí estoy!». Señor Jesús, no poseo muchos talentos; pero hoy quiero decirte que puedes contarme para que otros sepan que eres un maravilloso Salvador.* John Hudson Tiner, Para los que se atreven, Master Books, 2002, p. 254. **Clyde M. Naramore, Psicología de la felicidad, Unilit, 1958, p. 139.

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“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God's strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a challenge from this faithful women's life well lived. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God’s strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a challenge from this faithful women’s life well lived. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God's strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a challenge from this faithful women's life well lived. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God’s strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a challenge from this faithful women’s life well lived. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

This is installment 4.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series entitled, Becoming Brave. In this episode, Leslie Ludy is the special guest and she examines the spiritual athleticism of missionary, Gladys Aylward. Aylward's childlike faith in God seemed illogical and impractical to many. But because she dared to trust Him and take Him at His Word, she lived one of the most conquering, victorious lives this world has ever seen. This episode proves that to impact this world for eternity, we don't need a long list of human qualifications. We simply need an immovable, unshakable, rock-solid faith in our amazing God. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/ (https://ellerslie.com/). If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ (https://ellerslie.com/donate/)

In this episode Veronica and Erika dive into chapters four and five. What lessons can we learn from Moses and the signs God gives him to take to Egypt?  How was God testing Moses' faith in preparation for the things to come?  When Moses asked God questions, God responded one way; yet how did God respond when Moses offered an excuse?  What does this teach us about how we interact with God?What is the point of the story at the end of chapter 4?  Why was this included in the Bible?  As Moses enters Pharaoh's presence in chapter 5, what is the posturing that is going on between Moses and Pharaoh?  We know Moses and Pharaoh will continue to interact over the next few chapters and things do not go smoothly for Moses or the Israelites.  What hope does this offer to us today?  Erika referenced Gladys Aylward and the hardships she endured trying to get to China.  What encouragement can we find from her life?  You can join us on our Facebook page called "The Context and Color of the Bible" as well as Erika's website erikavanhaitsma.com.In order to prepare for this study we used the following books or articles:Exploring Exodus by Nahum SaranExodus: God, Slavery, and Freedom by Dennis PragerThe JPS Commentary on Exodus by The Jewish Publication SocietyMessiah - Issue 24Exodus: Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible by Thomas Joseph White, OPExodus: A Mentor Commentary by John L. MackayShadows of the Messiah by First Fruits of Zion, book 2Miqra Journal - Winter 2003 Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Part III draws our three week harrowing, exciting, and inspiring expedition through the life of Gladys Aylward to a close. Her Autobiography Join us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter and FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Part II of Gladys Aylward's amazing life. This week we cover her life as a feet inspector, mother to the orphaned, and her harrowing journey taking one hundred children 300 miles through the mountains to safety. Her Autobiography Join us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter and FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Missionary to China Gladys Aylward's life is filled with stories of God's providence and provision. In Part I we walk through her early life and journey to China using her own autobiography. Her Autobiography Join us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter and FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gladys put her trust in God and he used her in an extraordinary way. She faced a succession of obstacles, yet in Christ she overcame them all.

Gladys Aylward (24 February 1902 – 3 January 1970) was a British-born Christian missionary to China. From her early teens, Gladys worked as a housemaid but following a calling to go overseas she tried to become a missionary.  However, due to her lack of progress in learning Chinese she was not accepted by any mission.On 15 October 1932, Aylward spent her life savings on a train passage to Yangcheng, Shanxi Province, China. The perilous trip took her across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway.  She was detained by the Russians, but managed to evade them with local help and a lift from a Japanese ship.  She then travelled across Japan and took another ship to China. On her arrival in China, Aylward worked with an older missionary, Jeannie Lawson, to found "The Inn of the Eight Happinesses".   She and Mrs. Lawson not only provided hospitality for travellers, but would also share stories about Jesus.  For a time she served as a "foot inspector", touring the countryside to enforce the new law against foot-binding young Chinese girls.Gladys Aylward was a revered figure among the Chinese people, taking in orphans and adopting several herself, intervening in a volatile prison riot, risking her life many times to help those in need.  In 1938, during the Japanese invasion she led more than 100 orphans to safety over the mountains, despite being wounded, personally caring for them all.She did not return to Britain until 1949 and finally settled in Taiwan in 1958 where she worked until her death in 1970.Recorded August 26, 2018

In his book, “The Reason for God,” Tim Keller argues that Christianity is the only truly global religion. Indeed, within a few generations of Christ, the Christian faith had spread across much of the known world—from India to North Africa to furthest reaches of the Roman Empire and into the barbarian lands of Northern Europe. Yet up until a hundred years or so ago, for all kinds of historical and sociological reasons, Christianity became a predominantly Western religion. The missionary efforts of the last hundred years began to change that, and now Pew Research predicts that Africa will be the most Christian continent within about 40 years.          The story behind this geographical relocation is overwhelmingly a story of missions. For centuries, the West sent evangelists to Africa, Asia, and South America to preach the Gospel, plant churches, and create Christian communities where none existed. Whereas the heroes of the faith in the ancient church were theologians and bishops, and those during the Reformation were, well, reformers, most of the names we recognize since the Reformation are the missionaries: William Carey, Hudson Taylor, Gladys Aylward, Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot, Amy Carmichael.          This move of the Gospel from the West to the South and the East could be one of the largest scale fulfillments of the Great Commission since Jesus first gave it.          Yet, as a fascinating piece in The Economist explains, the direction of the flow of Christian missions has now largely reversed. As it did, the geographic center of the faith also shifted. A century ago, as Pew reports, over ninety percent of the world's Christians lived in Europe and the Americas, and less than six percent in Africa and Asia. Today, over a third of all Christians hail from those continents.          As this Christian population shift has taken place, something else interesting has also happened. Poor, developing countries that once benefited from Western missionaries coming into their cultures have started sending missionaries of their own back to the rich and increasingly irreligious West.          While the U.S. still leads the world in sending missionaries—something that has been true for a long time—our market share is dropping. The largest growth seen in global missions output is in non-Western countries. And it's happening fast.          Between 2010 and 2015, the number of African missionaries jumped 32 percent to over 27,000. Korean missionaries jumped 50 percent to 30,000 in the same period. And the countries receiving the lion's share of these missionaries are Brazil, Russia, and—wait for it—the United States.          As one whose church has been largely shaped by the missionary efforts of African Christians, I thank God for this new trend. At the same time, anyone trying to convert Westerners has their work cut out for them. As The Economist piece observed, “Saving the rich is difficult,” though Jesus said it wasn't impossible. Among the compelling stories of Christian history we may read about one day will be whether missionaries from the Global South coaxed Western camels through the needle's eye.          Those bringing the good news back to our shores—and even more so to Europe's shores—often remark how jaded and difficult it can be to convert Westerners. Having once had the faith but having (at least partially) lost it, we're like the bird-infested path or the thorny ground in Jesus' parable.          Even so, to whatever scale the effort to reconvert the West succeeds or not, it ought to leave us in awe of God's wisdom. Within just the span of a few centuries the Church went global, and it was precisely at the time the West began to lose its faith.          Both the work of the missionaries who planted those seeds abroad and the return of that fruit to our own shores are testaments to providence. We ought be reminded through them that God is no respecter of persons, nations, or even continents. I only wish those early global missionaries could see all of this unfold. Of course, as those who've now joined the great cloud of witnesses, they have a perspective on the whole story that's better than our own. They obeyed Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations. I wonder if they had any idea that those nations would one day return the favor.