Advancing Native Missions offers you a unique opportunity.  Throughout this year you can give a gift that will not only bless a person in need, but can make a real difference for eternity.  We have put together a Giving Catalog that has special presents for native missionaries and Christian ministries around the world.  You can give a goat, a bicycle, a church building, or so many things that will enable Christian workers to more effectively proclaim the Gospel to the world.  If you would like to give a gift from our 2011-2012 catalog go to the ANM store, or just click here....

Advancing Native Missions offers you a unique opportunity.  This year for Christmas you can give a gift that will not only bless a person in need, but can make a real difference for eternity.  We have put together a Christmas Gift Catalog that has special presents for native missionaries and Christian ministries around the world.  You can give a goat, a bicycle, a church building, or so many things that will enable Christian workers to more effectively proclaim the Gospel to the world.  If you would like to give a gift from our 2011 catalog go to the ANM store, or just click here....

The Southeast Asia Christmas Story God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground." (Genesis 1:28) Mankind was meant to fill the earth and subdue it. It was God’s command. Yet the post flood inhabitants seemed to want to stay in one place and make a name for themselves. "So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel—because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the...

Today's meditation is the last... and the longest of the series.  But it is such an important meditation.  Today we deal with divine mysteries.  Mysteries that cannot be dealt with in a paragraph or two.  Click here to read about this great Mystery. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Today for Advent I would encourage you to just sit back, relax and enjoy a few moments of fun.  To help in this regard, I am including links to some festive cheer for your viewing pleasure.  Some you may have seen, but are worth seeing again.  Some may be new.  I hope you enjoy.  Be merry.  The Hallelujah Chorus at Macy’s: http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/11/awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chorus-at.html  The 12 Days of Christmas:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8  And from the same group:  The Christmas Can Can: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-47VmFopE  Atheists Don’t Have No Songs:  http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2010/11/11/video-steve-martin-sings-about-atheism/  The...

Ever wish that somebody really, truly understood what you are going through in life?  Well, I have good news.  There is someone who does.  Read about Him in today’s meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Do you ever doubt?  You are in good company.  John the Baptist had questions for Jesus.  And, of course, Thomas is known as the Doubter.  But is also known as Thomas the Believer.  Read about this mighty man of God in today’s meditation.        P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

There is a tune dancing in my head:  “It’s impossible—for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage.  It’s impossible.”  Yes, it is impossible.  Today’s lesson concerns the impossible.  But it is not about Cinderella and it is not a fairy tale.  This is reality… the reality of the impossible.  Click here for today's meditation.   P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent.  It is also "Look for Evergreens Day."  So?  Well, today you may discover that there is more to your Christmas decorations than you realized.  Click here to find out how. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

How do we know what is true?  What is our source of authority?  Is it the Bible?  Is the Bible a trustworthy source of authority.  Hmmm.  Something to think about, especially when we consider the Story of angels and stars and Magi and miraculous births.  Click here to read today's meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

We all know the story of Daniel in the lions' den.  But there is so much more to consider in the life story of the great man of faith.  Click here to read about Daniel today. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

There was no room for Jesus at the Inn.  Is there room for Him in our hearts.  As we consider the Latino festival of Las Posadas, it is important that we consdier this question.  Click here to read today's meditation.  P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Are we as believers in Jesus anxiously watching and waiting for His Second Coming.  Think about it as you read today's meditation..  P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page ...

Behold I show you a mystery.  Well, a mystery writer, anyway.  Click here to read today's meditation.  P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Would you like to meet Mrs. Santa Claus?  You can.  Well... sorta.  Check out today's Advent meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page.  ...

We are one in Christ!  But why do we not act like it.  Today's meditation explores our unity in Christ.  Click here to read about it. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Has Christmas become too commercial?  Too ungodly?  Too pagan?  Maybe we should just scrap the whole idea anyway.  Or should we?  Consider the commercialization of Christmas in today's meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Are you like I am—have you been heavily influenced by the writings of C. S. Lewis?  If so, then have you ever considered the writer who probably more than anyone else influenced Lewis’s work?  This is the focus of today’s meditation.  Here you will also find some thought provoking quotes that I think you will want to ponder on this 13th day of Advent.  Click here to read today's meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Advent is all about a journey—the children of God traveling together as we near the celebration of Christmas.  Today we celebrate the journey itself.  Click here to read about it. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Okay, here is a test.  This is a small exercise to challenge you.  We are going to undertake an activity to see what you are made of.  Are you ready?  Get set.  Here it comes.   Question:  Did reading the above sentences absolutely try you bonkers?  Were you straining to maintain any semblance of patience?  Were you crying out inside, “Come on.  Get with it.  I have got all day?”  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you definitely need to read today’s meditation.  So hurry up, click here, and open it.   P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you...

Does it matter what you believe?  Many don’t think so.  Ever hear someone say, “It doesn’t matter what you believe, just so you believe.”  Today’s meditation focuses on a great hero of the faith who certainly did not accept such a notion.  Today we honor Ambrose of Milan, someone you may not have heard of, but hopefully you will appreciate after reading today’s meditation. P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our Advent page....

Did you put your shoes out last night in hopes of seeing them filled with candy and goodies?  If so, then you are probably from a country that observes the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6.  If you have no idea what I am talking about, then read about Nicholas in today's meditation.  Advent Blessings,  Victor  P.S.  In case you didn’t get to see yesterday’s devotional until today, be sure to go back and read it.  I think it is one of the most important of the series.  V. P.P.S.  In case you are just beginning the journey to Christmas with us, you can go back and read the earlier meditations in this series.  They are found on our...

Tired of shopping.  The rush giving you a headache.  You love Christmas (sorta) but you just which it wasn't such a hassle?  Then consider today's meditation.  Click here to find some relief from the holiday madness....

The best things in life are often free... and very impractical.  Learn about the joys of this fact.  Click here for today's meditation....

Christmas is all about joy and celebration.  Advent actually has a little different focus.  Read about this in today's mediation.  Our prayer is that this will enrich your life and help make the upcoming Christmas season even more celebratory for you.  Click here to read today's meditation....

Today at sunset begins the Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah.  Read all about this in today's meditation.  Click here if you would like to ponder this devotional.  If you would like to see recipes for Hanukkah foods, including latkes, you might want to try AllRecipes.com .  Shalom....

Ready for a "fish story"?  Today we will consider fish and loaves, a little boy's lunch, and great saints of the faith.  We will also focus on a man who was noted for bringing people to meet Jesus.  May today's meditation inspire and challenge you to be a "fisher of men."  Click here for today's devotional....

Join ANM as we make the spiritual journey to Christmas by exploring the messages of Advent.  Each day we will post a new meditation for your spiritual enrichment....

On this second day of Advent we will reflect on one of the greatest Christians of the 20th century, and just a small portion of the spiritual legacy he left to us.  Click here to view today's meditation....

Today is the first day of Advent, the season of expectation leading up to the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas.  Today we begin a journey together.  We will consider some of the symbols and images of the holiday season.  We will think about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas.  And we will hopefully offer some tips and guidelines on making the holidays less stressful, more spiritual and of greater benefit in your walk with Christ. Click here if you would like to read the first Advent meditation.  And welcome to our spiritual trek together....