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🌍 Welcome Our Newest Missionary Partner! 🌍
We are excited to welcome Morris Tsuma as the newest missionary to join the Sowing Seeds of Joy family! Morris has answered God’s call to serve faithfully, and we are grateful for his heart for the nations and his commitment to advancing the gospel through compassionate service. To our donors and partners—thank you. Your prayers and generosity make it possible for missionaries like Morris to step into God’s work with confidence and support. As Morris begins this journey with

Ron and Star Nelson
4 days ago1 min read


Pray for the World
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” — Matthew 24:14 (ESV) Lord, have mercy on the nations. We lift before You every country, culture, and people group. Where there is war, bring peace. Where there is oppression, bring justice. Where there is spiritual darkness, let the light of Your gospel shine. Strengthen Your church around the world and raise up faithful witnesses who wil

Ron and Star Nelson
4 days ago3 min read


Pray for Strength
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Lord God, You see the places where we feel weak, tired, and worn. You know the burdens we carry and the responsibilities that weigh on us. Today, we come to You not pretending to be strong but trusting that You are. Strengthen us where we are depleted. Help us where we feel overwhelmed. Uphold us when we

Ron and Star Nelson
6 days ago3 min read

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Igniting the Pew: A Call to Reclaim the Mission Mandate in the Black Church
There’s something sacred about the moment when an ordinary believer sitting quietly in the pew feels the unmistakable tug of God’s call...

Ron and Star Nelson
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Beyond the Pulpit: Your Calling Still Stands
“Not every minister is meant to stand in a pulpit on Sunday mornings.” – Bishop Steven Arnold Gracious Father, Thank You for the wisdom...

Ron and Star Nelson
Jun 3, 20253 min read


A Daily Check-In with God
Dear Lord, as I come before You today, I open my heart and mind to Your presence. Help me to be honest about how I feel and to bring...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 30, 20253 min read


Whose Side Are You On?
Scripture Focus: James 4:1–12 Father God, Here I am, just me—no pretending, no hiding. I’m bringing You my heart, with all its struggles...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 27, 20254 min read


Fear and Doubt Cannot Occupy the Same Space
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) "So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 25, 20254 min read


Unseen Blessings
"So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 22, 20253 min read


How Do You Know You’re Being Led by God?
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Father, I long to be led by You. Quiet the noise...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 20, 20254 min read


“Did Jesus Use Safe Conversations? Look No Further Than the Well”
In our age of polarization, the idea of Safe Conversations—dialogue that honors safety, connection, and mutual respect—is more important...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 19, 20254 min read


Perseverance Through Seasons of Transition
The Eye of the Tiger “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 16, 20253 min read


Grow a Spine — Standing Firm in a Shaky Political Climate
In a time when the political and cultural landscape feels increasingly unstable, these three words carry the weight of both conviction...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 14, 20253 min read


Reclaiming the Call: The Unshakable Legacy of African American Missionaries
"We are heirs of a great legacy—our ancestors carried the Gospel across oceans, through trials, and into nations. It is our time to rise...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 13, 20254 min read


“Give Me a C” – The Grade That Glorifies God
The 3 C’s to a Successful Marriage (Plus One) "Getting a 'C' on a class project may be disappointing... ...but when it comes to the...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 13, 20252 min read


When You Know God Is Protecting You
“The Lord is your protector; the Lord is a shelter right by your side. The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night. The Lord...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 9, 20252 min read


Transformed by Truth
Gracious and Sovereign God, We come before You today, not just with open hands, but with open hearts and minds. You know our thoughts...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 9, 20253 min read


“A Very Big God”
Father, We come before You with hearts humbled by Your greatness. You are the God who formed the stars and called them each by name—and...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 7, 20253 min read


"Awake, O Sleeper!"
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” — Ephesians 5:14 (ESV) In a time when “woke” has become a...

Ron and Star Nelson
May 6, 20251 min read


Thy Will Be Done
John 7:6 – "My time is not yet here; for you any time will do." 1 Samuel 16:7 – "The Lord does not look at the things people look at....

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Pick Up and Return
“Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. – Malachi 3:7 (NIV) Heavenly Father, Thank You for being a God of...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Applying the Blood of Jesus: A Covering of Power, Peace, and Protection
Father, I come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging the mighty power of the blood of Jesus. Thank...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 22, 20253 min read


When God Withdraws: The Restless Soul of Saul
"Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him." —1 Samuel 16:14 (NIV) Gracious and...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 21, 20253 min read
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