Recently I shared on RAM’s Facebook page some of Isabella’s story and how God brought her to rural America and orchestrated for her a special ministry to the Spanish-speaking community of Carnegie, OK. Today, I want to briefly share another part of that story. It is Lila’s story. Lila is the lady on the left. She …
It was not the shoes themselves that caught my attention, but the man that filled them and determined their steps. When I first met Virgil he was 90 years young. I don’t remember the exact details of that first introduction, but I can tell you he was not lying in a bed or resting in a rocking …
Follow Me Into the blood the phlegm and the flood It’s a world tour most would decline Not an adventure for the refined Would you mind? Follow Me Into the flame, the smoke and the pain Renounce sweet comforts find no rest Put your courage to the test Be thou blessed Follow Me Sons of …
Belief in Christ saves us. True. But that’s just the beginning of a covenant with him. Faith is the genesis of a life with God. When we believe in him and accept him as our Savior, we enter into a covenant; one in which God works and we humbly accept. Our belief/faith leads to action. …
There are 7957 verses in the New Testament. If we count the verses in I Corinthians 11:17-34 and I Corinthians 14:1-40, there are 57 verses combined that one could make a good case are speaking directly on the subject of corporate worship of the church. Stay with me. If the N.T. was a conversation and …
Imagine that new environments stress you out to extremes. You have difficulties interacting with people socially, can be overwhelmed by chaos and lack of routine, and have difficulty explaining your needs to others. That was me at the start of this mission trip with Rural America Ministries. This being a difficult transition going so far …
Autism and Mission: Can the Two Mix? By Logan Kerr Read More »
There was much more to Rex than you knew and it was of no concern to him if you didn’t know it. His concern was for his family, the church and the less fortunate. The words of his son David at Rex’s memorial service powerfully expressed the concern he had for his family enacted through many …
In Loving Memory of Rex Edger Herren (1948-2016) Read More »
For physical and spiritual protection while cycling the 550 miles it will take to complete our trip. For the physical strength to complete our trip! For our words and actions to bring glory to God and redemption and hope to those we meet along the way. For our fund-raising goal of $25,000.00 to be reached. …
Walking by God’s side rather than running ahead of Him is full of lessons. Here are three He taught me this summer in rural America. God often works in ways you least expect. As a part of RAM, we had bible studies every morning and before we’d start our discussion we’d all go around and …
“Walking by God’s Side in Rural America” by Savannah Harris Read More »
This summer God blessed me with the opportunity to participate in Rural America Ministries. Namely, I got to spend a month out in southwestern Oklahoma (mostly Cordell, Mangum and Granite) along with three other college students who I can now call my dear friends, Jacob Bos, Kaylee Cowan, and Savanna Harris. God was constantly at …
