Written by Anna Townsend, Preschool Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church Don’t you love it when God allows you to experience something that truly marks your heart in a way you couldn’t have dreamed? As you think about those things, it’s likely that whatever it is, you now can’t imagine …
Baptized in the Waters of the Amazon
Written by Jayden Stidham, Belmont University student When the chance to go on a week-long trip to the Amazon came up during my human anatomy class, I wasn’t sure what to think. It seemed like a wild idea, but I signed up anyway because, hey, it sounded like a cool …
Missions as Our DNA
A Devotion from Nic Allen, Pastor at Rolling Hills Church In John 14, Thomas exclaimed to Jesus that they didn’t know the way. Jesus responded, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” It wasn’t enough for the disciples to know that Jesus was the route to truth, but that he was truth. It wasn’t enough …
In and Out of Time
“Preach the word, be prepared in time and out of time.” (2 Timothy 4: 2a) In time and out of time… That has been the word that comes to mind as the rivers in the Amazon reopened and we had the opportunity to lead 4 Brazilian teams to serve 8 different …
Join us in Praying for our Teams
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20 Pray for Mission Trip Season Here at JMI we are in the midst of our mission trip season. Many teams have already traveled and served in the Amazon and Moldova over the last couple …
Why We Need A Resurrection by Kelly Minter
Easter has come and gone. The hams, chocolate bunnies, and deviled eggs have been consumed and enjoyed, and the colorful Easter dresses and plaid bow ties have been hung on the hangers and tucked in drawers. But the resurrection of Jesus Christ will not, and cannot, be shelved until next …
Let Love Lead With Yes!
“You cannot start seeing or understanding anything if you start with “No.” Those are the words of Franciscan friar, Richard Rohr; words that have the ring of truth in my life. Evidently Paul felt it too, because in 2 Cor. 1:18-20, he says, “But as surely as God is faithful, …
Celebrating Girls Everywhere
Celebrating Girls Everywhere Today we stand and raise our voices for the ‘International Day Of The Girl’ as we work tirelessly to prevent human trafficking, provide education, food and support to the many girls we work with in Moldova and the Amazon. We are so thankful for the hundreds of girls …
Sava’s Story
It was our last night in Moldova. After an amazing week of running two camps for precious orphaned and vulnerable children in the village of Carpineni, we gathered at the Grace House for a wonderful dinner with our Transitional Living kids in the capital city of Chisinau. The Grace House was our …
The God of the Rain
“If your God is so real, why isn’t he providing the rain?”It was a fair question, asked with more than a little frustration and skepticism. To be honest, I’ve never had to think much about rainfall – I’ve always had food when I’ve needed it. I don’t know what …