God's Compassion (Part 2) - LIVE from East Africa
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Release Date: 12/09/2025
Let's Seek God for 2026 (with FREE Prayer Guide)
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This episode focuses on seeking God (as we look back and look forward) for His plans and purposes for the new year, with a focus on prayer from a mission-minded perspective. Focus your life for God's Purposes! At Mission-Minded Families, we want to help you to live everyday, 24/7, for eternity and God’s glory. This Prayer Guide will help you to review this past year as you look forward to the next year, prayerfully considering your personal, family, ministry and mission priorities.
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God's Compassion (Part 3) - LIVE from East Africa
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This episode focusses on compassion for the poor and the orphans, with personal examples of how God began to stir these needs in my heart in a very personal way. As Christian women, how can we stop, take time to "see" specific needs, and allow God to stir our hearts with His compassion. Let's take ACTION and seek God for how we can help. This was recorded LIVE from Uganda, East Africa, at an outdoor village conference for national pastors and evangelists (with a translator interpreting). God wants us to look at the eyes of the orphan children, to “visit” the orphans, to...
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Kid's Missionary Class: Corrie ten Boom
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Today, we're learning about one of my favorite missionary heroes: Corrie ten Boom, who is known for her courage, forgivenss, and sharing God's love, through The Hiding Place. She and her family rescued Jewish people during World War II in the Netherlands, despite tremendous danger). Highlights from the Corrie ten Boom story Quotes by Corrie ten Boom Prayer for the Jewish people and Israel (from Window on the World) Click here for the and all the links
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God's Compassion (Part 2) - LIVE from East Africa
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This episode focusses on The Good Samaritan and the biblical example from Acts 3, about Peter and John going to the temple and the lame man begging for help. How can we stop, take time to "see" specific needs, and allow God to stir our hearts with His compassion. Let's take ACTION and seek God for how we can help. We also discuss the difference between manipulation from others (using guilt or shame to get something from you), and true compassion, from God -- and then having that compassion flow through you to others. This was recorded LIVE from Uganda, East Africa, at an outdoor village...
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God's Compassion (Part 1) - LIVE from East Africa
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This episode was recorded LIVE from Uganda, East Africa, at an outdoor village conference for national pastors and evangelists (with a translator interpreting). The theme is compassion for orphans, the poor, the lost and for unreached people. May God give us courage, creativity, and compassion for the needs of the world. James 1:27 — Pure religion includes caring for the orphans and widows. Compassion is on God’s heart. God deeply cares for orphan children. As a mother, we care for our children, but who will care for the orphan children? We need to care for the children...
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The JOY of Patience: James 5
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Today's episode focuses on the JOY of Patience, from James 5. James 5:7–11 tells us, “Be patient… the farmer waits… You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand …the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” We need to Trust in GOD’s perspective, and Seek first GOD’s kingdom. Patience of a farmer. Patience of Job in the Bible. Patience when it’s tough. Patience that trusts in eternity. Patience that trusts in our GOOD GOD!!! Mission highlight is Melissa Heiland from BeautifulFeetInternational.com, establishing...
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Kid's Missionary Class: David Livingstone
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
In our Kid's Missionary Class, we're learning about David Livingstone, Missionary and Explorer to Africa. For all the links and learning ideas, including the FREE 10-page Mission Pack for David Livingstone, please see our class website: Referred to in the episode: Recommended Missionary Biography book: David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer (Christian Heroes Then & Now Series). Recommended Prayer and Mission Guide: Window on the World (Operation World resource) Online puzzle: 2-minute mission monologue (matches the coloring page 2-minute history (highlights...
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The JOY of Godly Sorrow: James 4
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Today, in our Bible study in James 4, we're focusing on the JOY of godly sorrow. Sometimes, we need to allow God to show us hidden areas of sin or strongholds or selfishness that are keeping us from the closeness with the Lord that He desires. Our HAPPY HABITS focus on the JOY of abiding close to Jesus. We can't stop our sin on our own, but we don't have to; God wants us to draw near to Him and He will give us all the strength and help we need to repent and turn from sin, and to draw close to Jesus. James 4 Verses 1-5 -- many sins mentioned: lust, murder (hate), selfish desire,...
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Kid's Missionary Class: Gladys Aylward
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
In this episode, we're introducing our first "Kid's Missionary Class." We're learning about Gladys Aylward (1902-1970), a courageous woman who served in China as a missionary, sharing the Good News of Jesus. Gladys Aylward was determined, even when facing discouragement and danger. Here are the links mentioned: Gladys Aylward Kid's Missionary Pack -- 10 pages, with checklis Torchlighter Children's Cartoon: "The Gladys Aylward Story" Recommended Missionary Biography -- Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes Then & Now) ...
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The JOY of Godly Words: James 3
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Today, in our Bible study in James Chapter 3, our focus is the importance of taming our tongue (by God’s grace). Our words are important, as words can reveal what is in our heart, and by submitting our tongue to Jesus, our words can shape our lives, our families, and also our ministries. At Mission-Minded Families, we focus on Biblical truth, Happy Habits, and Gospel Impact. What are object lessons given in James 3 about our tongue? What are other Bible verses about the importance of our tongue? How can words we speak relate to the Gospel and Global missions? ...
info_outlineThis episode focusses on The Good Samaritan and the biblical example from Acts 3, about Peter and John going to the temple and the lame man begging for help.
How can we stop, take time to "see" specific needs, and allow God to stir our hearts with His compassion. Let's take ACTION and seek God for how we can help. We also discuss the difference between manipulation from others (using guilt or shame to get something from you), and true compassion, from God -- and then having that compassion flow through you to others.
This was recorded LIVE from Uganda, East Africa, at an outdoor village conference for national pastors and evangelists (with a translator interpreting). The theme is compassion for orphans, the poor, the lost and for unreached people.
May God give us courage, creativity, and compassion for the needs of the world.
- God wants us to look at the eyes of the orphan children, to “visit” the orphans, to care. Encouragement for the village pastors who are caring for orphan children. If the need to help orphan children seems too big, we need to look into the eyes of one children, then beyond the need to our BIG GOD. If we feel compassion, realize God has given you that compassion.