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Praying in Jesus’ Name
Tim Hughes – At Your Name Recently I have been reading “Bible Doctrine” by Wayne Grudem, his 450 page “cliff notes” to his 1,200 page Systematic Theology book. It’s been good to get clear views/perspectives on some different areas of Scripture. One of the areas that was particularly refreshing to me was his brief teaching…
You’re not a Survivor, You’re a Deliverer!
Josh Garrels – Farther Along One of the things people usually hate to hear is, “It’s not just about you.” That statement usually causes the person hearing it to feel less important, humbled, and less special. Ironically though, that statement should actually propel us into a faith and a trust in God’s plans far beyond…
Responding to “Losses”
While Sky and I were in the States we went to the Korean embassy in DC to apply for a marriage visa which would allow me to live in Korea for a year. I had gotten this visa before with ease, but it had expired and I had to go through the application process again….
Our 5th Arts and Crafts Camp Video
This year we had 46 girls from 7 different children homes along with 54 volunteers/staff participate in our fifth annual arts and crafts camp. The camp was for three days and each morning we had all the volunteers line up in front of the entrance to welcome the kids. They entered one-by-one to all the…
Why Journal?
When I first arrived in Korea I started a daily journal on my computer. At least once a week for my quiet time I would type up journal entries for each day of the past week. My Journal 2006 document is 249 pages of single spaced 12 point font journal entries. Seems excessive, right? Perhaps,…
Something You Will Never Regret…
Something You Will Never Regret… Years ago when I was 18 years old and a 1st year in college, I was challenged by my house church leader to read 4 chapters of the Bible a day. He set me in an accountability group with two other guys to make sure we all kept up…
Christmas Secret Angel
Christmas Secret Angel Since Christmas of 2007, every year Jubilee Church visits my children’s home to spend time with the kids and to give gifts to each and every one of them. My kids look forward to their visit every year. This year I had the volunteers arrive at 11am to organize them, prepare…
We Do a Good Job Here, John
We Do a Good Job Here, John In the summer of 2001 when I was 19 years old I worked as an electrician’s helper at a school being renovated. Our work was 6am – 2pm and I did a lot of grunt work: setting up outlets/electric boxes, bending pipes, running wire through those pipes,…
It’s Always Worth the Struggle…
It’s Always Worth the Struggle… One of the most difficult things for the youngest kids at the children’s home to understand is when momentary pain is necessary. Whenever doctors come to give the kids shots the little kids will scatter as if monsters had invaded. In their young minds they can’t comprehend that the shots…
Contending Versus Straining
Contending Versus Straining Learning the difference between “contending” and “straining” is very important. A core value of the church I attend (New Philadelphia) is “Contend For the Kingdom.” What that means is when we intercede for different topics we stand on God’s promises and the leadings of His Spirit and pray in faith. For…