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Semana Santa

Angeles, Pampanga Province — Philippines: The dense tropical air hung heavy, thick with the metallic tang of fresh blood mingling with sweat. Under the scorching 100-degree heat on the streets of Angeles we followed a procession of catholic penitents. These masked men with exposed backs, now stained in blooms of crimson subject themselves to ritual self-flagellation. Tasseled whips lashed bare skin in reverberating tin sounding hits, trailing arcs of scarlet with each agonizing stroke. Children followed the columns, eyes wide, sweat beading on brows as they held small buckets of water. Periodically the bloodied penitents would dip their flagella into the pails, diluting it before resuming their lacerating rhythm. At the front, men shouldered heavy wooden crosses, leading the groups through the side-streets of Angeles city. With each lurching step, flecks of gore splattered outward, misting the ground, walls, and any bystanders with a ghastly red overspray. We were not spared the errant spatter, and immediately wiped away the warm blood that clung to our exposed skin and camera equipment.

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Supernatural

Witness: In a world obsessed with human logic, philosophical reason and biased scientific theory, the truth of the supernatural and miraculous is often dismissed or ignored. But as believers, we know we serve a supernatural God who transcends the natural realm. Throughout Scripture, we are reminded that the supernatural is REAL and it is an integral part of true faith. In fact, it is impossible to truly have a relationship with Christ Jesus if you do not believe that He is the Word made flesh, that He died for our sins, is risen and will come again. Unfortunately, many modern day churches neglect speaking about the supernatural nature of God because it goes against the mainstream ideals of the world. However, when you read the Gospels they are marked from beginning to end with a documentation of miraculous events from the life of Jesus. This is why the apostle Peter emphatically declares, “For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty” (2 Peter 1:16).

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Spark

Spark: How often do we underestimate the power of a single spark? It takes only one struck match to start a blazing fire. One encouraging word might renew fading hope. One act of kindness can shift a hardened heart. One truthful conversation might plant the seed of salvation. One phone call at just the right moment could prevent tragedy and despair. One prayer lifted up in sincere faith unleashes heavenly power. One decision to surrender your life fully ignites a radical transformation. And like a glowing ember fanned into a flame, a divine spark, though it may seem insignificant at the time, can blaze into a sweeping move of God that changes everything. Here are a few examples of historical sparks that impacted the world.

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Lordship of Christ Jesus

Christ the Lord and Savior: The foundational truth upon which our faith stands is that Jesus Christ is both Lord and Savior. As prophesied in Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When Jesus walked this earth, He demonstrated His lordship through teachings that astounded the people (Matthew 7:28–29). He displayed authority over sickness, nature, evil spirits and even death itself. After willingly laying down His life on the cross to atone for our sins, Christ proved His supremacy as Savior and Lord through the resurrection. Jesus lovingly calls those who follow Him not merely believers, but friends (John 15:15). Yet we must not lose sight that He is King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). As Savior, Jesus bestows the gift of salvation upon all who call upon His name. As Lord, He rules our lives and demands our unwavering allegiance. Christ alone must occupy the throne room of our hearts.

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Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms: In life’s journey, it’s extremely valuable to have a loyal companion to walk alongside you. As King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” There is strength, support, and blessing when we stand together with true friends and partners. In Biblical times, the closest of friends and allies would formally establish a “covenant of brotherhood” with one another. We see this between David and Jonathan: “Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself” (1 Samuel 18:3). Their brotherly pact meant they were committed to stand by each other no matter what struggles came their way. In life, we too need similar loyal company to form our own band of brothers. But building true friendship and trustworthy partnership does not happen overnight. It takes time, shared experiences, and tests of loyalty. David’s mighty men for example, were warriors who had fought side by side with him. It says in 2 Samuel 23:8–39 they had followed him through thick and thin. By weathering hard times together, they forged unbreakable bonds. We all need that person or group of loyal friends who will stand shoulder to shoulder with us through adversity. And when we find them, we must also strive to be the type of loyal ally that we wish to have, extending generosity and support freely to others.

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Full Episodes

Looking Back: The Journey to Papua New Guinea

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The constant travel of missionary life can make things seem like you are running in every direction, but in this episodes Tim and Will run in reverse. From Papua New Guinea to Thailand this unqiue show will take you through a month long journey...backwards!

The Beginning of a Journey (SE101)

[vimeo=17735765] See how the amazing journey of Travel the Road began, as missionaries Tim Scott and Will Decker travel to far corners of the earth, remote villages and unreached people to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ever wonder why Tim began the journey? How did Will become involved? Find out the answers in the first episode. It's a journey that will inspire, educate and amaze.

Terrors of the Night: Afghanistan - Part II (SE213)

[vimeo=15022787] In the war zone of Afghanistan, Tim and Will have been carrying out the ministry of presence with the U. S. Military. Tensions mount and security tightens as the National Day Parade approaches. The threat of car bombs increases, along with the risk of assassination for the nation's President. Now Tim and Will are invited to accompany the military on a dangerous night mission, to patrol for car bombs and the suspected Taliban warlord. It's a powerful look into the dangerous life of the military and the sacrifice they make to serve their country and defend freedom.

The Storm: Gobi Desert (SE208)

[vimeo=15014233] For the first time, Tim and Will enter Mongolia to the coldest capital in the world. Here they meet up with Christian contacts and an interpreter to guide them through the desert. Tim and Will move along the plains of Mongolia, preaching the message of the Gospel and proclaiming God's great love to families and villages who warmly welcome them. When a fierce blizzard moves in, they become stranded in a life-threatening storm.

Scouting Mission: China North To South (SE207)

[vimeo=14992949] Tim and Will leave Tibet to begin a scouting mission through  China. First they travel north near the Russian border, where the temperatures are a freezing -40 degrees. Heading south, Tim and Will approach the North Korean border, longing for the day when the country's doors will be open to the Gospel. Visiting the capital of Beijing, Chinese police closely monitor the two and enforce a "no photo" policy. But before they leave, there's one more stop to make - the Great Wall of China.

Full Length Travel the Road Episode!

Episode 1 – “Age of Discovery: The Zambezi River”
A daring 450km journey down the Zambezi river brings Tim and Will to the majestic sight of Victoria Falls.  But before they can reach Africa’s largest cascade of water, they will face territorial hippos, alligators with a taste for human blood, treacherous jungle rapids, and witch doctors who despise their mission.  It is a journey of discovery, both of a remote river and the heart of man, as death is faced everyday and the message of the gospel is preached with every breath.

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