Author: TheUpperRooms

• Missions | The Gospel

  When we think of missions, it is tempting to emphasize either the proclamation of the gospel or the demonstration of the gospel in our lives. Yet Scripture reminds us that both are essential, woven…

  

• Missions | The Call and Cost of a Long-Term Missionary Life

  The call to long-term missionary service is both a privilege and a weighty responsibility. It is not merely an adventurous pursuit or a career choice but a surrender to the…

  

• Missions | Timothy: A Life Shaped for Mission

  When we think about missions in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul is often the first name that comes to mind. But standing close beside him is Timothy, a young…

  

• Missions | My Story

  My first time undergoing a Short-term Mission trip was a mix of emotions. I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and joy while at the same time being flooded by…

  

• Missions | Paul’s Story

  Missions: Paul’s Story When we read the book of Acts, we see how God used the Apostle Paul in a powerful way to carry the good news of Jesus beyond…

  

• Missions | Fueling the Mission: A Call to Give & Pray for Missionaries

  In the Great Commission, Jesus commands His followers to “Go… and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Yet, not every believer will cross oceans or move into new cultures.…

  

• Missions | A Personal History & Hopeful Opportunity

  Over the last 10 years of my life, I have had the blessed opportunities to lead/take part in more than 35 mission trips spanning across the globe. Every single one of…

  

• Missions | Short-term Missions = Longterm Impact

  As followers of Christ, we are called to live with a global vision for the gospel. One of the most eye-opening and transformative ways to experience this is through short-term…

  

• Missions | An Introduction

  Missions aren’t just something the church does—it’s part of who we are. From beginning to end, the Bible shows us that God is a God of mission. His desire is for all…

  

• The Spiritual Disciplines | Journaling

  Journaling may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about spiritual disciplines, but it can be a powerful tool in our walk with Christ. Simply…