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36 articles tagged “cmo”.
Joshua Steele · December 23, 2019
It’s been said before, but it’s worth saying again and again: THE number one need we have on the mission field is for laborers. Money, computers, vehicles, groceries, buildings — all of that is needful and we praise God for it. But vehicles don’t preach. Dollars alone can’t win souls. God has entrusted the ministry of the Gospel to people.
Joshua Steele · October 14, 2019
This summer, on July 22, we welcomed Mia Faith into our family. Even after so many years raising kids, these little babies still bring immense joy to our hearts! I think my favorite season of “baby-hood” is when they begin to smile. Mia can stop the whole family in its tracks as everyone clambers for a peek at her darling expressions.
Joshua Steele · September 30, 2018
For some of our readers, the completion of Good and Evil in Ukrainian may already be old news. 5,000 books were delivered to our office in Lviv on August 23rd, and shortly thereafter we published an announcement on the ETO blog. (You can read that here.) But as you may have guessed, there is more to tell.
Joshua Steele · June 24, 2018
There are days when I feel too exhausted to go on. Sometimes I think, “I have so many other ministries...maybe I’m stretching myself too thin with this kids’ class?” Then my phone rings. A child’s voice greets me from the other end of the line in the respectful Ukrainian “vy” form which makes me feel old. “Good day, Uncle Joshua! Do you have time for me to come over and recite my memory project?” And just like that, I’m back in the game.
Joshua Steele · March 19, 2018
“Wow, I’ve never heard anyone teach that before!” That is the response I often receive from Ukrainians when I have the opportunity to explain the concept of righteousness imputed by faith — the idea that Jesus’ perfect righteousness completely replaces my own and becomes the basis of my justification before God. (Romans 3:21–22, 4:4–5; Philippians 3:9)
Joshua Steele · April 18, 2016
Over the past few months, I’ve often found myself pondering that well-known phrase in Psalm 23... “...my cup runneth over.” It seems God has lately thrown open the flood gates of ministry opportunity for our family. While at times exhausting and even overwhelming, it’s a great problem to have!
Joshua Steele · December 28, 2015
Recently, I received an email from a young man named Serhii whom I discipled several years ago. A friend from Serhii’s church had inquired about finding someone who could disciple him. Serhii suggested that he contact me, and he did.
Joshua Steele · September 1, 2015
This summer marked our 9th CMO project! When we first embarked down this path back in 2006, I had no idea how far the Lord would take it. Each year, He continues to bless this outreach, bringing new laborers into the field and new fruit for His glory.