David & Sherri Pryor Helping Plant Tribal Churches in Mexico 
Gusts of chilly wind whistle through the windows & doors. Wind-borne dust hangs in the air & obscures the view of the surrounding mountains. Fall has arrived in northern Mexico! (more…)
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Sacrifices of Thanksgiving
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Monday, November 21st, 2011Be Prepared!
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Be prepared! Robert Baden-Powell explained this famous motto of the Scouting Movement he founded as, “You have to be prepared at any moment to face difficulties and even dangers by knowing what to do and how to do it.” This same explanation can be applied to the need for emergency planning & preparedness in mission work.
Giving Thanks Always
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
"The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long." - Warren Wiersbe
This is a glorious time of year. It is a time when we pause to give thanks for the many blessings we have received from the Lord’s hand during the past year. In fact, we are exhorted in Scripture to be thankful each and every day, not just on the special day we call "Thanksgiving."
Subjection to the Word of God?
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Do we give the Word of God its rightful place in our lives? Do we let the whole counsel of God be the foundation & rule of our life? Or, do we only adhere to the portions of the Bible that suit our own personal preferences?
10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Missionary
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Are you concerned that you might one day be burdened to become a missionary yourself? Well, put your mind at ease! Inspired by Stewart Dinnen’s list in How are you doing? (Bromley: STL Books, 1984), here is a humorous look at some sure-fire ways to avoid becoming a missionary:
The Bible and Thanksgiving
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
As our family gathered to give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings over the last year, I found a timely article written a number of years ago. It reminds us that we should look beyond the physical blessings we enjoy & focus on the spiritual blessings we have in Christ as revealed in the Bible.
America And The Great Commission – How Do We Measure Up?
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Monday, October 1st, 2007
How well are we as the Church in America fulfilling the Great Commission?
To find out, let’s consider some statistics:
Why Haven’t We Taken Christ To The World?
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Here’s an insightful article I recently read which points out how the Church in America has fallen short in taking the Gospel around the world.
It caused me to consider the question, "Are we individually guilty as well?"
How Shall They Hear?
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Tuesday, April 5th, 2005
As you slow to a stop inches behind the car in front of you, you squint your eyes and peer through your car’s windshield. You strain to catch a glimpse of the cause for the backed up traffic ahead. But there are just too many cars on the freeway to see the reason for the delay.
“Fine time for a traffic jam. Now I’m really going to be late!” You mutter out loud to yourself.
Every Christian is a Missionary
Posted by David and Sherri Pryor on Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
"Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." (John 4:35c)
Every Christian is a Missionary – This is a statement of fact, not a question nor an exhortation.
Some, however, may doubt the validity of such a statement. So, let us consider the word Christian for a moment.