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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Words of JOY: 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? ...
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The Joy of Generosity: James 2
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
Today's focus is the JOY of Generosity, especially helping the poor, continuing our Bible study through James, in chapter 2. At Mission-Minded Families, we focus on Biblical truth, Happy Habits, and Gospel Impact. What does it mean to show "partiality" (giving preference or honor based on wealth or social standing, including how today's "Social Justice" can relate). What does it mean to love our neighbor "as ourselves" (and how can this be misunderstood)? What does the Bible tell us about caring for the Poor? Featured global ministries:
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Count it all Joy: James 1
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
At Mission-Minded Families, we focus on Biblical Truth, Happy Habits, and Gospel Impact. This week, we're beginning a Bible study through the book of James (starting today in James, Chapter 1), highlighting verses about, "Count it all joy," seeking God's wisdom, and caring for orphans. We look at several missionary heroes: Amy Carmichael, George Muller, Hudson Taylor, plus a mostly unknown missionary (number 8 of 13 children, with 10 children of his own, known as the "Pilgrims Companion" -- Can you guess who he is?). Links shared:
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What is the HappyApp?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
In today's episode, Ann Dunagan introduces two new mentoring tools, for personal and group discipleship and mobilization with Mission-Minded Women: First is My Mission-Minded Happy Planner, a fun whimsically illustrated life-planning guide and prayer journal, designed to help Christian women and teenage girls to live every day for the glory of God, in every area of ife, spirit, soul, and body. The Happy Planner is available in either a 40-Day or 90-Day version, and in both softcover and hardcover editions (on Amazon). Secondly, The Mission-Minded HappyApp (or simply "HappyApp") is a...
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Q - Who is Mary Slessor?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This week's Quick Questions focus on highlighting famous missionary heroes from history, with quotes and inspiring mission excerpts. Today's focus is Mary Slessor (1848-1915), an adventurous missionary to Africa with a great heart for unreached people. .
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Q - Why is forgiveness so important?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
With encouragement and Biblical help, Ann Dunagan shares in this Quick Question about the importance of forgiveness.
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Q - What is the "Great Commission"?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
At , we have books (for parents and children), podcasts, online training courses, live events, and more, for helping your family for God's Great Commission. What does the phrase, "Great Commission" actually mean, and what are some resources at Mission-Minded Families for helping Christian parents to focus on it? Ann Dunagan answers this in a quick Q & A.
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Q - What is ROCK SOLID?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
In this mini-episode, Ann shares about ROCK SOLID, an online discipleship training course, especially for families (or small groups and churches) with youth or older children. The training includes 12 weeks of some Big-Basics in Christianity, with PDF worksheets and optional videos. All are completely free and available at .
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Q - Who is Amy Carmichael?
Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
This week's Quick Questions focus on highlighting famous missionary heroes from history, with quotes and inspiring mission excerpts. Today's focus is Amy Carmichael, a missionary to India (1867-1951) who rescued girls trapped in Hindu temple prostitution. She started an orphanage and was a Christian mission writer.
info_outlineThis 3 minute "Pure Words to Ponder" is Titus Chapter 2, verses 1-15 (NKJV), with no commentary, read by Ann Dunagan. This audio can be helpful for studying these Bible verses, thinking about this scripture in context, or memorizing.