Good morning from Branson, Missouri.
Catherine Booth was the wife of general William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. In the course of raising her large family, Catherine would often tell her children: “Now remember, you are not here in this world for yourselves. You have been sent-for-God and others. The world is waiting for you.” They grew up with a very clear picture of their Christian calling and took and active part in Christian ministry.
God has a specific purpose for each of us.
Jeremiah 29:10 - 12 (ASV) 10 For thus saith Jehovah, After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end. 12 And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
God has created you and I to accomplish great things. He has given us the gifts to carry them out. It may be a gift in a certain ministry. You may be gifted as an encourager, as many of you are for me as you encourage me on a regular basis. Whatever your gift is or ministry you feel led to do, first take it to the Lord in prayer and He will hear and show you the way.
As always, on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways, by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the Living Water with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sunday's Coming
Good morning from Branson, Missouri.
Today's Bible Thought:
It was a great day for fishing. The fish were biting as fast as the bait hit the water. A group of boys was watching the fishermen with great delight. But there was one who seemed a bit perculiar to them. Every time he caught a fish, he would measure it, and if it was more than ten inches he would throw it back.
Finally out of curiosity, one of the boys approached the man and asked “Why?”
“Because said the man, All I have is a ten-inch frying pan to cook them in.”
Sometimes we limit our prayers because we have a ten-inch frying pan faith. We limit what God can do to us, through us and for us because our faith is too small.
The Bible promises that anything is possible if you have faith. When we lack faith, God's word reminds us - “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of Christ.”
And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth. - Mark 9: 23
My prayer today for you and me is that God will increase our faith to match the problems and needs in our lives; that we will hold to the promises of God.
As always, on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways, by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the living water with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Today's Bible Thought:
It was a great day for fishing. The fish were biting as fast as the bait hit the water. A group of boys was watching the fishermen with great delight. But there was one who seemed a bit perculiar to them. Every time he caught a fish, he would measure it, and if it was more than ten inches he would throw it back.
Finally out of curiosity, one of the boys approached the man and asked “Why?”
“Because said the man, All I have is a ten-inch frying pan to cook them in.”
Sometimes we limit our prayers because we have a ten-inch frying pan faith. We limit what God can do to us, through us and for us because our faith is too small.
The Bible promises that anything is possible if you have faith. When we lack faith, God's word reminds us - “Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of Christ.”
And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth. - Mark 9: 23
My prayer today for you and me is that God will increase our faith to match the problems and needs in our lives; that we will hold to the promises of God.
As always, on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways, by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the living water with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sunday's Coming
Good morning from Indianapolis,
As we prepare this morning to leave our summer excursion, we would like to thank all our dear friends who have showered us with such wonderful hospitality along our route. It has been a summer to remember, that's for sure and we just don't have adequate words to express our gratitude.
Today, we head toward Branson, expecting to arrive Friday, so we would sure appreciate your prayers for us as we travel and as we begin a month and a half of meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
My devotional from Inspired Faith just said it all for me this morning:
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
When was the last time you visited someone and felt truly welcome and comfortable? What made you feel that way? In all likelihood, it wasn't just fancy sheets or top-shelf meals. It was the effort your friend put into making you feel at home.
Throughout Scripture, an act of hospitality becomes the scene for a holy moment. Abraham serves a meal for three strangers - who turn out to be God, delivering His prophecy about Abraham and Sarah's future (Genesis 18:1–15). The widow at Zarephath makes a cake of bread for Elijah out of the very last of her flour and oil, and miraculously she never runs out of food (1 Kings 17:7–24). Peter's mother serves Jesus and the disciples after He heals her from a fever (Matthew 8:14–15).
In our modern day, hospitality can turn into something no less holy. God blesses us for receiving others into our homes. And when we take the time to demonstrate care for someone else, we realize that we are merely returning the love God gives to us.
Thank You for the people You've given me to love. Be with me as I plan to show them hospitality and bless those who have shown hospitality to us. Amen.
We have received numerous emails and phone calls and as always, on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continued support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways; by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do, that is, sharing Jesus with the world through the RV ministry.
As we prepare this morning to leave our summer excursion, we would like to thank all our dear friends who have showered us with such wonderful hospitality along our route. It has been a summer to remember, that's for sure and we just don't have adequate words to express our gratitude.
Today, we head toward Branson, expecting to arrive Friday, so we would sure appreciate your prayers for us as we travel and as we begin a month and a half of meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
My devotional from Inspired Faith just said it all for me this morning:
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
When was the last time you visited someone and felt truly welcome and comfortable? What made you feel that way? In all likelihood, it wasn't just fancy sheets or top-shelf meals. It was the effort your friend put into making you feel at home.
Throughout Scripture, an act of hospitality becomes the scene for a holy moment. Abraham serves a meal for three strangers - who turn out to be God, delivering His prophecy about Abraham and Sarah's future (Genesis 18:1–15). The widow at Zarephath makes a cake of bread for Elijah out of the very last of her flour and oil, and miraculously she never runs out of food (1 Kings 17:7–24). Peter's mother serves Jesus and the disciples after He heals her from a fever (Matthew 8:14–15).
In our modern day, hospitality can turn into something no less holy. God blesses us for receiving others into our homes. And when we take the time to demonstrate care for someone else, we realize that we are merely returning the love God gives to us.
Thank You for the people You've given me to love. Be with me as I plan to show them hospitality and bless those who have shown hospitality to us. Amen.
We have received numerous emails and phone calls and as always, on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continued support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways; by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do, that is, sharing Jesus with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Don
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friendship
Good morning from Indiana,
Just a note to say "thank you" for your prayers and friendship as we continue to travel. We will be here near Goshen, at our dear friends, Kim and Mitch Moser, for the weekend then off to Indianapolis on Monday.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on!
Friendship*
You gave me words of kindness
tied with a ribbon of gold,
hearing them was important
to heal my heart and soul.
Your gift of words made a difference
when I was down and blue,
questioning why I bother,
doing what I do.
Life can be a challenge
sometimes it seems unfair,
but when I was tired and struggling
it helped that you were there.
What can I give you in return
your friendship is so dear,
please know if you ever need me
I will always be here.
Kind words and time are needed
by people everywhere,
when wrapped with a smile or a hug
they're a gift that says I CARE!
Just a note to say "thank you" for your prayers and friendship as we continue to travel. We will be here near Goshen, at our dear friends, Kim and Mitch Moser, for the weekend then off to Indianapolis on Monday.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on!
Friendship*
You gave me words of kindness
tied with a ribbon of gold,
hearing them was important
to heal my heart and soul.
Your gift of words made a difference
when I was down and blue,
questioning why I bother,
doing what I do.
Life can be a challenge
sometimes it seems unfair,
but when I was tired and struggling
it helped that you were there.
What can I give you in return
your friendship is so dear,
please know if you ever need me
I will always be here.
Kind words and time are needed
by people everywhere,
when wrapped with a smile or a hug
they're a gift that says I CARE!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Sunday's Coming
Good morning from Michigan,
This is our final week here. We are visiting RV parks checking for opprotunities for summer preaching cites. We are also visiting friends we have met these past three years in the RV ministry.
Today's Bible Thought:
This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Today is your best day because you can grow a little more in your faith, a little more in your maturity, and a little more in your intimacy with Jesus. Today you can take another step higher as He takes you from glory to glory.
Corrie Ten Boom once said, "God doesn't have problems; He only has plans." God doesn't make bad days for you and good days for you. God makes each day fit perfectly into His plans for you.
There are two ways that we can walk through a day. One is to walk by sight, and the other it walk by faith. To walk by faith means to walk in the truth of God's word and the presence of the Holy Spirit who lives in you. (Excerpt from Today is Your Best Day by Roy Lessin, DaySpring co-founder and writer.)
If you're holding out for a miracle today, don't be surprised if the one God sends you comes at the hands of your friends and neighbors. We can always count on Him to come through, but He very often uses those nearest to us to see us through a difficult time.
As always on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways, by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the Living Water with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
This is our final week here. We are visiting RV parks checking for opprotunities for summer preaching cites. We are also visiting friends we have met these past three years in the RV ministry.
Today's Bible Thought:
This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Today is your best day because you can grow a little more in your faith, a little more in your maturity, and a little more in your intimacy with Jesus. Today you can take another step higher as He takes you from glory to glory.
Corrie Ten Boom once said, "God doesn't have problems; He only has plans." God doesn't make bad days for you and good days for you. God makes each day fit perfectly into His plans for you.
There are two ways that we can walk through a day. One is to walk by sight, and the other it walk by faith. To walk by faith means to walk in the truth of God's word and the presence of the Holy Spirit who lives in you. (Excerpt from Today is Your Best Day by Roy Lessin, DaySpring co-founder and writer.)
If you're holding out for a miracle today, don't be surprised if the one God sends you comes at the hands of your friends and neighbors. We can always count on Him to come through, but He very often uses those nearest to us to see us through a difficult time.
As always on behalf of LaVon and I, thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by giving in many ways, by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the Living Water with the world through the RV ministry.
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
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