Posts by David Saldivar

By Richard W. Greene Many years ago, as I was preaching in a small Hindu village in a remote area of India, God taught me a powerful lesson that I have never forgotten. This lesson was so significant that it became a deeply held kingdom core value which has defined my life and ministry ever…

By: Richard W. Greene Those of you who have attended our training in Keystone, SD, have heard my wife, Marge, share a story from her school days. The teacher gave an assignment to her class in which they were to research and do a report on the United Nations. This was not a favorite topic…

“Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, ‘You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.’” (Luke 3:21-22) Here we see the…

Jesus told the woman at the well, “God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24, NASB). God is seeking for true worshipers, who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. What is true worship? It is clear in the Scriptures that there is worship which God…

How to Evaluate Cultural Traditions, and Practices By Richard W. Greene As we work with people and groups from many different religious and cultural back grounds, we often encounter practices, traditions, and beliefs that are very different from our own. Some are good and express the beauty and positive character of the people. Others may…

By Richard Greene Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So, they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume…