SALT IN A WOUND

SALT IN A WOUND

You may have heard the saying about rubbing salt in a wound. This would be equivalent to “sticking the knife in and twisting it.” To rub salt in a wound is to make it worse, more painful, more negative… at least, as far as proverbial sayings go. In reality, maybe salt isn't so bad. Perhaps it even contains some healing properties.

SHARE YOUR STORY

SHARE YOUR STORY

We all have a unique testimony that was a gift from God. A gift that we can share with others to show his love, mercy, and forgiveness. Share your story with us, so we can share it with others.

AN ANCIENT TRADITION

AN ANCIENT TRADITION

Check out our latest blog to get a better understanding of being a disciple and trace back the history of discipleship. There are countless men and women waiting for us to guide them through the process of transitioning from a believe to a disciple. 

THE LEVELS OF LISTENING

THE LEVELS OF LISTENING

There are different levels of listening that we encounter every day, but what level are you listening to Jesus? What would happen if we all called out, “Lord, bid me come,” and listened deeply to His call?

MEET PASTOR VALERY

MEET PASTOR VALERY

Pastor Valery was born deaf but has not allowed that to stop him from Spreading the Gospel. Find out how he and others from the deaf and hearing-impaired community in Russia are using History Makers and Russian sign language to spread God's word and train leaders!

HAWAII MISSILE ALERT AND WHY WORDS MATTER

HAWAII MISSILE ALERT AND WHY WORDS MATTER

Recently people in the islands of Hawaii went into a state of brief panic, due to a simple human error. The reason for the mistake had to do with the use of words. Check our these guidelines to help you lead using your words wisely. 

THE SILENT CRESCENDO

THE SILENT CRESCENDO

There is nothing very captivating about simply putting one foot in front of the other. It is not running or soaring, but a simple steady pace. But when you think about it as our walk in faith, it can be viewed a little differently. 

EIGHT SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO SHAPE YOUR NEW YEAR

EIGHT SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO SHAPE YOUR NEW YEAR

If you haven't already, now is a good time to stop, reflect, and make necessary adjustments so that 2018 can be the best year of your life. Here are eight questions to help set you up for a successful year!

THE GOD OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE

THE GOD OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE

As we begin 2018 setting our resolutions, feeling like we've gotten a fresh start, let's not forget that He is in control. There is a past, and it shapes our future but God is more powerful than our past, and he controls our future! 

YOUR STORY MATTERS

YOUR STORY MATTERS

We share our stories not to be praised, but so others may praise the One who wrote it. Will you make your story known?

Submit the story of how God has transformed your life to ILI so others may join in glorifying our great God!

FORGET RESOLUTIONS

FORGET RESOLUTIONS

Most people abandon their New Year resolutions before January is over. Twenty-five percent give up by the second week! Check out these steps to stop making resolutions and start setting SMART goals.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Merry Christmas from the ILI family to yours!

WORTH THE WAIT

Christmas is a wonderful time, but it is full of waiting. We wait for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. We wait for the time of a special Christmas program at church, or for a Christmas TV special to come on. We wait all year to get to sing Christmas songs, whether they are Christian or secular. We wait to open presents, and to see the look on someone’s face when they open a present from us. Sometimes we wait to see the reaction of a child to their first bicycle or a new puppy. We wait to put out our Christmas decorations and turn on the Christmas lights. We wait for the day the family will gather. We wait for the Christmas Eve candlelight service. We wait to celebrate our family Christmas traditions. We wait for the very warm, very wonderful feeling that comes at Christmas.

Waiting can be hard, but it isn’t so bad if you know you are waiting for something that is worth it. Sometimes those things that are a part of Christmas that we wait for disappoint us, but even so, they are things in which we find such value that we wait in joyful anticipation for them each year.  

They are good things, and good things are worth the wait.

Part of what we as Christians do during the season of Advent is remind ourselves that we are in a waiting time, and also we remind ourselves what we are waiting on. Advent not only looks back on the coming of Christ 2000 plus years ago, but also looks forward as we wait in anticipation for His return. It is a chance to remind ourselves that we wait for something wonderful… something well worth the wait.

We wait for the return of Christ our Savior.

We wait for His presence here on this earth in bodily form. We wait for the culmination of the age of the beginning of His Kingdom reign on this planet. We wait for war to cease and for peace to come, as the Prince of Peace rules. We wait for restoration, for full redemption, for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We wait for the full triumph of justice and righteousness. We wait for the destruction of all that seeks to kill, steal, and destroy. We wait for the death of the final enemy called death. We wait for the chance to see Him, face to face. We wait for all to be as it was created to be.  

Wait in faithfulness. It is worth the wait!

 
 

 

 

PARENTS PAVING THE WAY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT

PARENTS PAVING THE WAY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT

When Norival's parents asked him and wife, Cristina, to join them in Paraguay, they were unaware of the seed that had been planted for God's plan just five days earlier! Check out how his parents helped pave the way for their life in missions. 

TEN QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS

TEN QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU SET GOALS

Setting goals works best when we take time to look back on the past, assess the present, and envision the future God wants for us. Check out these ten questions to focus your priorities and direct your resources in a way that glorifies God and gives the best results!

DOING CHRISTMAS

DOING CHRISTMAS

Christmas is a busy time of year, and often the true "reason for the season" is unintentionally pushed aside. Check out some ways to still do all the Christmas activities while shining Jesus' love to all!

FROM BILLY GRAHAM TO PETER

FROM BILLY GRAHAM TO PETER

Has there been an unexpected event in your life that sparked a deeper passion for Christ? Find out how God's plan for Peter’s life in leadership was set in motion. 

FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A GOALSETTING RETREAT

FIVE REASONS TO TAKE A GOALSETTING RETREAT

Great leaders set goals. Some of the best leaders even take time away from their activities to find a private place for an annual goalsetting retreat. Check out these five reasons you should plan your goalsetting retreat today!

A GOOD WAIT

A GOOD WAIT

As we begin the Christmas season, we are reminded of how Christmas is a yearly expression of the ultimate experience of waiting. As kids, we were waiting the entire month for Christmas morning but think back to the excitement of waiting waiting on the Savior!!

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BROTHER JACK

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BROTHER JACK

Have you had an influential person in your life? Someone that helped pave the way for your spiritual walk? See how Brother Jack influenced one of ILI's International Directors, Jimmy.