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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
2 days ago3 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
5 days ago4 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 254 min read

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On Our Knees
By RE Nelson & Ariel “Buttercup” Pollydore On our knees We are victorious, On our knees We conquer all. We pray to God the only one who...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Knowledge Without Relationship
Street evangelism is vital, the heartbeat of the Church! We need to see that the fall away is real. Many are not born again; they have...

Ron and Star Nelson
Feb 15, 20231 min read


The Art of Discernment
Good morning Saints, The bible tells us in Romans 12:17-18:"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all...

Ron and Star Nelson
Feb 1, 20232 min read


NEW CHRUCH PLANTED IN KENYA DUE TO GROWTH IN KSA SOCCER
July, 2022 One of our KSA/Upward leaders in Kenya, James Wanje, continues to lead the growth of KSA teams and leagues in the coastal city...

Ron and Star Nelson
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Who Are You Really Serving?
Joshua asked the tribes of Israel “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,...

Lori Pearson
May 1, 20223 min read


The Great Commission (In Spoken Word)
By Viola K Blocker (Mz Viki) Presented to Rev. Ron Nelson, Director of Evangelism and Missions at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, TX...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 24, 20221 min read


What's Your Nut?
One day a squirrel was walking along the shore of a pond. The squirrel notices a small stump sticking up from the water. On the stomp was...

Pastor Dennis Webb
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Missions and Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant: The Game of Life
Just recently, my missions endeavors took me to the campus of the University of Alabama; for those who know me, you know I am a proud...

Ron Nelson
Mar 5, 20223 min read


If You See Something, PRAY Something!
“Pray constantly, ...” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17 There have been times in our lives when we’ve sat praying, listening, and in conversation...

Ron and Star Nelson
Jan 14, 20224 min read


2022 New Year Declaration: BUILD FOR EXPANSION
“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you...

Ron Nelson
Dec 29, 20213 min read


From Stockings to a Savior
A Husband and Wife’s Christmas story “4 Gifts That Jesus Gives” Husband: As a kid at Christmas, I was focused on what I would get as...

Chris and Melissa Crocker
Dec 23, 20212 min read


Ain’t No Feeling Like Being Free!
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made is free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”-Galatians...

Ron and Star Nelson
Dec 15, 20213 min read


Honestly, I Can’t Make Grilled Cheese
I mean, I’m sure it’s not rocket science, but for me, it might as well be. My friend, Vinecea, knows this fact about me for sure! Once we...

Ron and Star Nelson
Dec 9, 20215 min read


Waiting
Let me say off top. This isn’t a piece about 2020/21 – its highs, lows, pandemic, revolution, election, and everything in between. This...

Ron and Star Nelson
Dec 2, 20214 min read


Listening to the Inspired Volunteers
Volunteering with Sowing Seeds of Joy, Inc. has truly been a blessing for me, my husband, and my unborn son. The experience started out...

Ron and Star Nelson
Nov 18, 20214 min read


Leadership Training in Kenya
September, 2021 KSA funded a leadership training program in three regions of Kenya near Nairobi, which included the distribution of 20...

Ron and Star Nelson
Nov 18, 20211 min read


My Thoughts on Veterans Day
Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who are people who have...

Ron Nelson
Nov 11, 20213 min read


Story From the Field - My First Steps in Missions
I have participated in our church’s faith ministry and walked neighborhoods in my community to boldly share the Word of God including His...

Ron and Star Nelson
Oct 28, 20214 min read


Something to Ponder: Motorcycles vs. Cars
Since 2013, Sowing Seeds of Joy has trained and equipped short-term missions teams to travel and serve in Brazil. Those taken were...

Ron Nelson
Aug 26, 20213 min read


Seeds of Honor – Sheila Patterson
Sowing Seeds of Joy is honored to spotlight Board member Emeritus Sheila Patterson Sheila Patterson has served on the Board of Directors...

Ron Nelson
Aug 22, 20212 min read
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