With Saturday came the monthly remote preachers meeting where over 300 preachers with whom Paul works and helps support travel to the Preacher's school in Chennai for a monthly encouragement gathering. Wow! 340 showed up and the ministry provided a hot lunch and one way transportation funds. I have never seen more excited, encouraging men … Continue reading Saturday Morning – Preachers Galore!
Author: Wen
Who Would Have Thought…
Father God surprised us once again with a challenge of which we had only recently dreamed. A three hour flight followed by a 2 hour layover followed by a 8.5 hour flight followed by a 3 hour layover followed by a 9 hour flight definitely set the experience in motion. Whew! I'm a professional sitter … Continue reading Who Would Have Thought…
The Power of God
From: Wendell Burnam Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 2:24 PM To: Dunamis Friends (E-mail) Subject: The Power Of God Dear All, This morning as I prayed and studied I was deeply impressed again with our ever-present need to lean more fully and connect more completely with God's Holy Spirit. I've been reading a work by … Continue reading The Power of God
Faith is the Victory
At the 4th Street Church of Christ, this song rang through the building often. It was one of my daddy's favorites... Encamped along the hills of light You Christian soldiers rise And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies Against the foe in vales below Let all our strength be hurled … Continue reading Faith is the Victory
Hold Me Jesus – Colossians 1.17
The quiet moments of the day most always remind me of 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 – Colossians 1.17
God’s Specific Will
The specific direction of God in my life has always been filled with such good mystery and the part that circumstances play always leaves me seeking and wondering. I have never been one of those who has heard God's voice audibly nor have I ever pestered Him about it. I have also never been one … Continue reading God’s Specific Will
Abhorrent
Some words just sound like themselves. Abhorrent. It has the sound of a strong thought. It speaks of repugnant things. Detestable and loathsome actions. It accurately describes an abomination. It's simply abhorrent. Abominable. Here's the shocking thought: God actually calls us to this place. He calls us to abhor, even though that may not sound … Continue reading Abhorrent
Maybe It’s Enough
2 Chronicles 29:2, "And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord..." Maybe, in a time when achievement rules the day, this simple statement will be enough. Maybe, in a land where words are devalued, this sentence will retain it's worth. Maybe, in a culture where the biggest, baddest and most beautiful … Continue reading Maybe It’s Enough
Gratitude With a Capital ‘G’
Many have forgotten and many have simply been misinformed regarding the heart and soul of the Thanksgiving holiday. Gratefully, the host of a national radio show reminded me yesterday of the fundamental purpose of this season of Thanksgiving. It is fundamentally a time to openly thank God in Heaven for Who He is and for … Continue reading Gratitude With a Capital ‘G’
In This World…
It seems I am obsessed with the problems I face. Lately, I have even begun to chide myself regarding my attitude toward the nature of things. Things just can't be as bad as I perceive them. Materially, I've been given so much. Spiritually, God has blessed me. Yet, there is this overarching feeling and perception … Continue reading In This World…
Willing Consecration
1 Chronicles 29: 5,9 5"...Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord ?” 9 Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly. consecrate - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause … Continue reading Willing Consecration
Cloud of a Crowd – Hebrews 12.1,2
Even now, a crowd watches and surrounds God’s people as He works in them and through them. Those who have gone before now wait with the angels for the redemption of those of us who are making our way to that Heavenly land. Surely they cheer us on. Surely they pray and hope for us. Their perspective is clearer now that they stand in the presence of Jesus Christ.
God’s Palette
With the expert hand of a Supernatural artist He paints the Heavens with Joy; He colors the sky with Peace and Hope; He reminds us of His Presence with His palette. wen 1/11/95
Salt On My Lips
The fresh salt of the sea captured by the breeze made it's wonderful way to my nose and to the edge of my lips. The crunch of the tiny shells under my feet brought glee - yes glee - to my ears and subsequently to my heart. The repetitive pounding of the surf upon the rocky ridges … Continue reading Salt On My Lips
Angels In My Bed
For NeeNee and Lamb (I awoke one morning to find that our daughter, who was 5 years old at the time, had joined us in bed during the night. Her presence instantly inspired this poem.) I saw an angel this morning! I know it must have been; Tender skin, a glowing face, And a perfectly … Continue reading Angels In My Bed
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
Ascending and Descending
Our trip to Africa a couple of years ago was amazing, fun and inspiring; however, Africa itself was far different than I had ever imagined in my mind. There were no giraffes. No elephants, although Andy claims he has seen some. No monkeys, rhinoceros, etc, etc, etc. The landscape was vast and beautiful but it … Continue reading Ascending and Descending
Four Radishes
This was written in the Spring of 2008... Yesterday evening Charlie and I pulled 4 beautiful red radishes from our garden. They were crisp, crunchy and oh so "radishy" in flavor. I love them! (No on else in the family does, however, so I get to enjoy them all by myself. Yum yum!). As I … Continue reading Four Radishes
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Float your cursor on the link below and then click the link that appears. You will be taken to the song itself. At that point, float your cursor on the link again and then click in the middle of the box that appears. The file will then download and can be played. O Love That … Continue reading O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Chin Up!
"...set your mind on things above..." We are earthly. Earthy. Ugly. Down. The mouth just more naturally turns "frown". It's sad. So is much that we experience. Yet when I'm down my dear brother Joe often tells me to "keep my chin up". Silly saying, huh? My chin doesn't naturally go up. It … Continue reading Chin Up!
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