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đ Welcome Our Newest Missionary Partner! đ
We are excited to welcome Morris Tsuma  as the newest missionary to join the Sowing Seeds of Joy family! Morris has answered Godâs 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 partnersâthank you. Your prayers and generosity make it possible for missionaries like Morris to step into Godâs work with confidence and support. As Morris begins this journey with

Ron and Star Nelson
4 days ago1 min read


Pray for the World
âAnd this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.â Â â 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) âFear 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.â 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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The Towel, the Table, and the Garden
âNow that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one anotherâs feet.â âJohn 13:14 (NIV) Thursday of Holy...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 17, 20253 min read


"We Have No King But Caesar"
No. We Have One King, and He is not Caesar. Jesus lived in a world not too different from ours today, rife with chaos, as Rome aimed to...

Harvey Kwiyani
Apr 16, 20252 min read


When God is Quiet â The Power of Holy Wednesday
On Holy Wednesdayâoften referred to as Silent Wednesday âthe Gospel accounts go largely still. There are no parables from Jesus, no...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 16, 20253 min read


When the World Is Watching: A Call to Authentic Faith
In a world marked by noise, performance, and polarization, there is a quiet but pressing call rising from the heart of God to His people:...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Cleansing Whatâs Been Cluttered
âJesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers⌠âMy...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 14, 20252 min read


âGodâs Got a Blessing with Your Name on Itâ
âThe blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.â â Proverbs 10:22 (NKJV) Have you ever found yourself in a...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 11, 20252 min read


When Youâre Feeling Spiritually Flat: Rekindling the Flame
Key Scripture:  âFan into flame the gift of God, which is in youâŚâ â 2 Timothy 1:6 (NIV) There are daysâmaybe even seasonsâwhen our...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 10, 20253 min read


I Can See Clearly Now: Confronting Spiritual Blindness
Inspired by Mark 8:22â26 "I see people; they look like trees walking around." These were the words of a man in Mark 8 who had just...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 9, 20253 min read


đż When Dry Bones Live Again: Finding Hope in Your Valley
Ezekiel 37:3 â "He asked me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' I said, 'Sovereign Lord, you alone know.'" There are moments in life...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Keep Calm, Stay Relaxed, Keep Going
Life doesnât always come at us gently. At times, it crashes in like wavesâunpredictable and overwhelming. But even in those moments when...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Tell Me Where It Hurts
When God Invites You to Be Honest âHe heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.â â Psalm 147:3âThe Lord is close to the...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Belly Experiences
When Rock Bottom Becomes Sacred Ground âFrom inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: âIn my distress I called to the...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 3, 20252 min read


âLord, Whatever Youâre Doing in this Season, Please Donât Do It Without Meâ
Have you ever witnessed God move powerfully in someoneâs life and felt a stirring in your heart, whispering, âLord, I want to be part of...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 31, 20254 min read


What Do Unbelievers Really Think About Christians?
When you hear the word âChristian,â what comes to mind? For those who follow Jesus, the answer might be words like âredeemed,â...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Faith, Resilience, and the Legacies of Two Spiritual Pioneer
In the annals of Christian history, we find stories of ordinary individuals achieving extraordinary things through faith and...

Ron and Star Nelson
Sep 4, 20242 min read


I Will Trust The Lord
Good morning, Saints. The Hymnologist wrote  I will trust in the Lord until I die...   The beauty of this Hymn is the passion, peace and...

Ron and Star Nelson
Aug 5, 20242 min read


How is your Spiritual Walk Towards Sanctification Going Today?
Everyday we have a choice to serve God or our flesh. Life brings many challenges and temptations that force us to walk according to the...

Lori Pearson
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Obedience to Serve
The call to serve, and obey God must be consistent if we are to be relevant in the Kingdom of God. Keeping Godâs commandments require an...

Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Does Anyone Really Care?
Yet another sleepless nightâŚ, your mind focusing on the âWhat ifs?â âŚ, or, the pain that has your stomach tied up in knots⌠What do you...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 14, 20241 min read


A MESSAGE FROM SSOJ FOUNDER RON NELSON:
Recently, Star and I attended a mission conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We took the time to visit the site of that tragic event...

Ron and Star Nelson
Mar 13, 20245 min read
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