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Go Make Disciples! This year marks seven years of A Buck a Day. Though we started small, I believe God can use our simple act of obedience to accomplish great things for His glory. As Zechariah 4:10a (NLT) reminds us, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Over these seven years, A Buck a Day has helped support 25 cross-cultural missionaries serving in India, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Through the simple

You are called to make disciples! As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4th, we are reminded of how God has used this nation to advance His kingdom through missionaries sent around the world. While America is not a perfect nation, God has used it to bless many people, my family included. American missionaries first shared the gospel with my grandmother and discipled her in the faith. That legacy was passed on to my father, then to me, and now continues wi

Go Make Disciples! Time flies quickly! One of my favorite quotes says it well: Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. - C.T. Studd Throughout history, the intentional sending of missionaries has been a powerful force in the growth of the Christian faith. This model began with the church in Antioch, where the first international missionaries were sent. Imagine the impact if every believer helped raise up and support missionaries. Those calle

The year 2025 has been a whirlwind of transformation and change, leaving its mark both in the United States and across the globe. Here are some pivotal events that have reshaped our world: The YouVersion Bible App has achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing one billion downloads worldwide. This digital revolution in faith is connecting people with God and with one another like never before. The election of President Donald Trump has sparked significant changes in both do

The harvest is plentiful! One of the most powerful forces behind the growth of the Christian faith throughout history has been the...

God is always faithful! Following our family trip to Asia at the end of 2024, I received news from my employer that my position was being...

Expect something great from God! One of the most well-known verses in the Bible is John 3:16, which says: For God so loved the world,...

What a year it’s been! A cornerstone of my faith is expressed in Hebrews 13:8, which says: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and...

You’re an ambassador for Christ! This quarter has been a busy season for the Tabelisma family. Kez, our firstborn, got married last month...

No matter the cost! This year marks A Buck a Day’s fifth anniversary, and we’re amazed at what God has done through us these past five...

Our help comes from the Lord! When faced with challenging situations, where do we go for help? At times, we tend to rely on our own...

The Hope of Christ Why is hope referenced all throughout Scripture? We face many challenges and difficulties in our lives and in the...

We have a role to fulfill. This quote, by one of my favorite preachers and authors Dr. Charles Stanley, always inspires me: Obey God and...

Go to wherever they are. As Jesus was talking to His disciples about His departure from earth, He promised them this in John 14:12:...

A small step that brings a lasting change. I once heard a speaker define success as the progressive realization of a worthwhile dream....

Thank you for your partnership. As the 2022 year comes to a close, I look back on all that God has done through our organization and am...

“Teach us to number our days . . .” Greetings from our A Buck a Day team! September marks the start of the “-ber” months, and in the...

Finding Unity in Christ Greetings from our A Buck a Day team! We pray that these stories will encourage you as you see how God continues...

Faith honors God, and God honors faith. Greetings from our A Buck a Day team! As we settle into a new year, we are excited and expectant...

One-Way Missionary In the early 19th century, a courageous group of Christians packed up a few belongings, not in suitcases but in...