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Who is Jesus to You?
"But what about you He asked. Who do you say I am?" Matthew 16:15 NIV Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open Your Word, remove every distraction and help us see Jesus more clearly than ever before. May this not simply be a lesson about Him, but an encounter with Him. Reveal to us who He truly is and what it means to follow Him. Transform our hearts as we behold Your Son. In Jesus' name, A
Ron and Star Nelson
3 days ago3 min read
We Have This Treasure
2 Corinthians 4:7 (CSB) "Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us." Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding us today that our greatest possession is not found in what we own but in who lives within us. Thank You for placing the priceless treasure of Your grace, Your Spirit, and Your gospel into our lives. As we pause during this noonday hour, quiet our hearts so that we may recognize the incredible privilege of
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 223 min read
A Heart of Flesh
"Lord, Keep My Heart Tender" Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for another opportunity to gather in Your presence. Thank You for Your mercy that greeted us this morning and for Your faithfulness that has sustained us throughout our lives. Lord, before we ask You to change our circumstances, we ask that You change us. Search our hearts today. Wherever pride has hardened us, soften us. Wherever disappointment has discouraged us, restor
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 134 min read
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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
Upward Ministry Sees 140 Children Come to Christ
In the Spring of 2021, a Kids Soccer Africa assisted soccer outreach was held in the coastal city of Malindi, Kenya, and 140 children...
Ron and Star Nelson
Jun 4, 20211 min read
Be Open to God's Calling
Lori Pearson serves as an administrator and trainer for Sowing Seeds of Joy’s training program in Dallas, TX. Sowing Seeds of Joy is a...
Lori Pearson
May 29, 20213 min read
Where Are All the Black Missionaries?
“Where are all the Black missionaries?” I first heard this question on a short-term mission trip to Papua New Guinea about ten years ago....
Ron and Star Nelson
May 29, 20214 min read
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