Who can really, truly, fully understand God's sovereignty and direction? The Scriptures are absolutely clear that God is in control of all things and that He watches over His people and guides their steps. He even watches over the nations reviewing the hearts of men. He causes nations to rise and fall. The insight He possesses is beyond anything we can imagine; yet, I have often wondered what He was up to in my life and in the lives of others
Author: Wen
Dreams of a Prayer (Africa 2008)
Long ago as a very young boy I dreamed of taking the gospel to Africa. Honestly, I can't even tell you why or from where the idea originated. It was just there. As I shared the idea with my maternal grandmother she quickly dispelled any such notion in me. Having a bit of a … Continue reading Dreams of a Prayer (Africa 2008)
Beautiful Earrings (Africa 2006)
Dear Blessed Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, I begin by openly thanking all of you again for your generous outpouring of monetary support. Your gifts to God allowed us to travel, minister and provide special gifts to both the missionaries in Burkina Faso and the people of Burkina Faso. We had … Continue reading Beautiful Earrings (Africa 2006)
Bata Bata Zing (Africa 2006)
We are many days into our trip and I cannot begin to express all of the fascinating things we have already experienced. It has been absolutely amazing. Burkina Faso is a land of few trees, a blazing sun, red, rocky "soil" and thousands of kind, friendly hard working people. We have been blessed over and … Continue reading Bata Bata Zing (Africa 2006)
To The Edge Of The Jungle
As Monday morning dawned, it hit me that this was the day we would head for the infamous "Amazon Jungle". Yikes! I had been so courageous from a million miles away but now, only a 5 hour drive and a 45 minute flight out, fear showed up. Gulp. I thought about the trip ahead of … Continue reading To The Edge Of The Jungle
The Aroma of Christ
On Friday, we wound our way through the streets of Quito with Rick at the wheel, James riding shotgun (I couldn't bear the trauma anymore) and Pastor Oswaldo in the back seat with me. We gritted our teeth and made distorted faces as Rick weaved us along the absolutely crazy streets of Quito and through … Continue reading The Aroma of Christ
Luzmila – Honey Light
Luzmilla, Laura, Santiago and Ventana Oh my, what a week. There's nothing like being out of the country to help you see the bigger picture of God's work. Being with other believers in other parts of the world stretches your mind and your faith. Our part in the U.S. seems so insignificant. I realize that … Continue reading Luzmila – Honey Light
All For The Sake Of The Gospel
We are all placed in different spots for different purposes; yet, each of us is called to pour himself out for the gospel. What risk do you face? What are you afraid of? What keeps you from giving yourself totally to Lord Jesus and to the task at hand He has for you?
Silence – John 11:6
What does one say whenever things are so difficult for the people around them? What should one say? How should they say it if they do finally decide what it is they should say? How do we form the right words and express them in the right way to achieve the right result? Why are we obsessed with speaking? Ask Job if those who spoke incessantly to him in his sorrow served any lasting, good purpose. I think his answer would be no. I certainly know that God did not appreciate their blabber.
E.T. (Exclusivistic Traditionalism)
Mark 9:38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak … Continue reading E.T. (Exclusivistic Traditionalism)
Hold Me Jesus
The quiet moments of the day, although few, most always reinforce the true condition of my natural inner self. I use the word natural intentionally as I believe it best describes the nature of sin in me - my flesh that continues to cling to me. In those moments when all is quiet and my … Continue reading Hold Me Jesus
The Saints at Sorian – Trip of a Lifetime Part 5
Thus, the overwhelmation began to set in and we spent the trip home pummeling Andy with questions and sharing the joy and excitement of the day. The bumpiness of the trip, the hardness of the bench, the dust that covered every inch of our sweaty bodies and the blistering heat didn't hold a candle to the joy and excitement we felt and experienced with these believers in Christ from the other side of the world - literally. The things that we would have wasted hours complaining about were nothing in comparison to the joy we experienced worshiping with the saints in Sorian. The adventure was in motion now and we were soaking in every drop of it.
Ventanas 