Archive - April, 2010

Strive together with me in prayer

April 19, 2010 in Devotionals with 0 Comments

Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Paul begs his brothers and sisters to strive together with him in prayer. He knows that God is a prayer hearing and answering God. He knows that they can be involved with him in the ministry through prayer. He needs God to work in and through him as he preaches the Word of God.

We need to take seriously the power of prayer. God has promised to answer. There are things that He does not do simply because we do not ask. He is willing and able to do far more than we could ever imagine if we would just ask.

Tomorrow’s readying Romans 16

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Wonderful day in Peru

April 19, 2010 in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

All I can say is that I am super blessed. Both Betty and I are so very proud of our children. God is working in and through them. As I listened to David love God and sing with such power and emotion today I was moved very deeply as I worshipped God. Then I hear the stories and meet the many people that David is leading to Christ and I am so proud.

Then to watch Chris have taken over the ministry here in Peru is wonderful but it goes far beyond that. The Omega Baptist Church is a wonderful place. God has His hand on the church and the work there in a very unique way. All 8 of us that are here visiting from Vision were blessed today. Lives are being changed. The church is made up of mostly brand new Christians. They are being lovingly and gently led along with Chris as their pastor.

I told Joe Gibby tonight that I couldn’t explain to him what it made me feel like to watch my sons leading a ministry like they are. I am and have been overly and super blessed.

It was beautiful to MaryAngela sing this morning with the Omega group. She was such a vital part of our music program and already she is getting a chance to be part of the music here.

David and Stephanie Velke are learning and adapting quickly. They have started out very young but I believe are laying a foundation that will take them a long ways in the service of the Lord Jesus.

Jeremy and Bekah Hall are doing great. They speak the language, they love the people, they are winning souls and discipling people. It is such a thrill to stand with Jeremy at the back of the church and listen to stories of God’s working in the lives of the people.

Chris and Sherry Waye are here studying as well. There hearts are so big for the Lord and His work. It is a thrill to see and hear them and they way they interact with the Peruvian people.

I couldn’t leave this blog without saying that our daughter Joy is doing such a good job also. She is inviting people, serving, and working. It thrills my heart just to watch her.

Then of course the grandkids. Jacob and Benjamin had a soccer game this afternoon. Jacob is the goalie and blocked a shot today. Benjamin made two goals. I loved soccer more today than ever in my life.

Then my two granddaughters, what a blessing they are. So sweet and cute they light up every room they are in.

And then to hear that Chris and Andria are expecting another baby just tops it all off. By the end of the year, Lord willing, Betty and I will have 15 grandchildren.

I know this is a run on blog post but I have to say that no pastor could ever be prouder of the people God has given him. I love Trent Cornwell, he is a super blessing to me and our church. I am so glad he got to be here this week. I love John and Sandy Pearson, they are like the rock of Gibraltar. They are so faithful and carry such a load. Then Wade and Kathy Williams are two of the sweetest most wonderful people in the world. They have blessed everyone they have met here.

It has been super great getting to spend time also with Joe Gibby. He loves God. He is so excited about seeing what God is doing here.

I am so blessed as a pastor. I am blessed by the people from our church and what they are doing here in Arequipa. I wanted our Vision people to know all of them better. I have been so excited to “show off” our wonderful members that made this trip.

What can I say, I am blessed. I thank God and you for the privilege I have of serving at Vision. It is far above and beyond what I deserve.

God blessed back on the home front with over 150 in attendance today while 8 of us were traveling-wow.

God is good.

More later and I know I ran on too much for most of you but if one of you read to here then I am grateful to you.

Fully persuaded in your own mind

April 19, 2010 in Devotionals with 0 Comments

Romans 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

This verse is not an excuse verse to not do something or for being able to do something. It is a very strong “individual soul liberty” verse though. Notice that we may have different opinions but it should really be more than an opinion. Notice the word “fully!” We are to be fully persuaded. That means that we have worked hard and studied to arrive at what the Bible says.

It is not a flippant attitude of well you have your opinion and I have mine but rather, I have really studied and continue to study. I believe that this is what God is saying. That is why I am doing it. I am seeking the mind of Christ.

If that isn’t true you should at least begin to work on it. Get in the book. Don’t just do, think, or act a certain way without trying to find the mind of Christ.

Be fully persuaded in your own mind!

Tomorrow’s reading Romans 15

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We have arrived in Arequipa

April 17, 2010 in Missions Travel, Prayer Requests, South America with 2 Comments

Trent Cornwell, Joe Gibby, John and Sandy Pearson, Wade and Kathy Williams along with Betty and me have all arrived in Arequipa. We are excited to have the opportunity to take part in the organizational services for Omega Baptist Church on Tuesday night. This will be our second daughter church and that is very exciting.

Vision has several members that live and work here in the city of Arequipa, Chris, Andria, and Jacob Gardner, David and Katie Gardner, Mariangela Simeon, Rebecca Soncco, and David and Stephanie Velke. So with all of us that are here visiting Vision has 17 members in the city. That is pretty wild if you think about it.

The Velkes and Mariangela are here finishing part of their education at the Our Generation Training Center.

It is exciting to see all that God is doing here and to know that He is glorifying His name above everything because He is great.

Pray for Betty as she is quite sick and I am still trying to recover from what ever it is that is ailing my respiratory system and throat.

More updates will follow so stay tuned.

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Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ

April 17, 2010 in Devotionals with 0 Comments

Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Our goal should be to be totally immersed in Jesus. His person is the focus of our life. He is our life. We are to be so focused on Jesus that we do not have time nor desire to do what the old flesh would want us to do.

We are consumed with Jesus, loving Him, thinking about Him, meditating on how much He loves us etc will so fill our minds that there will be no time or desire for anything else.

Tomorrow’s reading Romans 14

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