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From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (Conclusion)

November 22nd, 2010 3 Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

There are many inspiring books waiting patiently to be read by you. Found between their pages is a world of knowledge and insight on anything from cooking to space travel. Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth is a must read for the missions-minded individual.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (chapter 7-9)

October 1st, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Have you ever felt that your life was a novel? Well it is, in a way. Peruse through the end of your bible in that ominous, yet glorious book titled Revelation. Traverse especially chapter 20 where the dead are judged. Not only is the Book of Life opened, but other books are opened.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (chapter 4-6)

September 21st, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Someone recommended that I continue posting about Don Richardson’s book in groups of chapters instead of individually. This seems like a good idea, so I decided to read chapters 4-6. These are some reflections on these last three chapters of part 1.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (chapter 3)

September 16th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

1. Thou shalt not commit incest on pain of death. 2. Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor’s wife, land, pigs, or produce. 3. Thou shalt not marry before thy beard appears. 4. When thou art on a ridge, and thine enemy is in the valley, kill two or three men.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (chapter 2)

September 10th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Chapter 2 of Richardson’s book is centered on the raid spoken about in the previous chapter.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (chapter 1)

September 8th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Chapter 1 of Lords of the Earth begins with great details on the Yali people of the Irian Jayan jungle. The Yali culture was a very male-dominated culture steeped in cannibalism and spiritism.

From the SRC: Don Richardson’s Lords of the Earth (intro)

September 2nd, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Hello blog readers, Jarred Spengler here. For the next few weeks, I will be reading Don Richardson’s book, Lords of the Earth and writing an overview of each chapter.

Don Richardson Interview

August 20th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

EE TAOW Video

August 17th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Missionary Biography: David Brainerd (1718-1747)

August 3rd, 2010 1 Comment Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Skinny, pale, and sickly, David Brainerd was quoted by one online biography as being completely unqualified to work in a modern missions agency, yet he was regarded as an incredible pioneer in missions, despite being despondent, melancholy and ill all the time.

The Story of Bethany International

June 15th, 2010 1 Comment Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

Today we see BCOM, but prior to BCOM there was only a congregation gathered in a place called Bethany Chapel and a pastor named Theodore Hegre. From the congregation emerged five families with a sincere conviction that the Lord wanted them to do something unique…

Saved by Slave

June 8th, 2010 No Comments Posted in History of Missions by Jarred Spengler

The ropes mercilessly held fast the slaves wrists to the weary wooden post. His hands were helplessly bound; not even enough room to wiggle a finger in the intensity of the pain. The whip cracked only inches away from his left ear as it licked his shoulder.