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Speak the Truth, Sing the Truth, Live the Truth
God speaks. He communicates with His everyone. From the beginning, God revealed to all creation the traits and attributes that collectively identify Him as the One, the only true God. Out of nothing, He spoke and the world appeared. He spoke and man appeared. Through the ages, God spoke and His prophets and apostles understood and applied His Word directing … Continue reading
Until the Nations have Heard, I’m in…
I’m Mark. By the grace of God, I love my wife, my family, my neighbor, and the nations. The gospel is central to everything I know and live. I enjoy racing triathlons, reading, listening, and thinking. Beyond the Bible and theology, I read history, philosophy, and the sciences. I love the arts, good conversation, and a well-developed sense of humor. … Continue reading
When Story is King
Remember that scene from the first fight in “Lord of the Rings”? Sure you do. If not that one, I’m sure you remember the physiological and psychological effects of the well-crafted, well-told epic. One of the crucial elements of communication includes the ability to transmit a message in a way that the audience can receive it. Fact is, you remember … Continue reading
Nigeria: Beyond peace to its Prince
What Nigeria needs is beyond peace. They need the Prince of Peace. The Christmas Eve preparations in Jos Nigeria were shattered as 5 terrorists bombs exploded in predominantly Christian areas of the city. More bombs were set off on Christmas day with gangs of youth responding by burning houses in the Muslim areas of the city. At least 38 people … Continue reading
Posted in JR Whitby, Mark Overstreet, Nigeria, Oral Learning, Orality, Partnerships, Travel, West Africa
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Geography
Well – Ed Weaver and JR Whitby have been to Nigeria and back; Mark Overstreet and board member Bruce Lowe have been to Kenya and back. The Nigeria trip was to wrap up some details relative to Phase I and to begin kicking off Phase II of continued evangelism and outreach in the northern states. Additional partners to expand the … Continue reading
Posted in East Africa, Ed Weaver, Friends, Kenya, Mark Overstreet, Nigeria, Partnerships, West Africa
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