Sunday's coming

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. My prayer for you today is that you have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

What is the one thing most people have in common at the new year? Most of us make resolutions, don’t we?

Ill. > One young boy asked his father what his new years resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very happy.

The boy asked his mother what hers was, and she said, “To do everything possible to make sure your father keeps his resolution.”

Why do we make those things anyway?

We make them because there are areas in our lives we are either unhappy with, or areas in our lives we want to be better. They did a survey a few years back and the number one resolution in America was to lose weight.

ILL. > A wife came into the bathroom to see her husband standing on the scales with his stomach sucked in. She told him that sucking in his stomach wouldn’t make it any better. He said it would, because if he didn’t suck it in, he couldn’t read the numbers.

May God be blessed in your life today! Happy New Year and may you keep your resolutions far into the new year and May God get the Glory!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday Is Coming

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. We want to wish you and yours a very  “Merry Christmas”!

 Christmas story:
Wally was 9 and in second grade. He should have been in 4th grade. Wally wanted to be a shepherd or an angel in the Christmas play but Miss Lumbard assigned him the “important role” of the innkeeper. I think it was because of his size and it had very few lines.
And so it happened that the usual large audience gathered for the town’s yearly extravaganza of beards, crowns, halos and a whole stage full of squeaky voices. No one on stage or off was more caught up in the magic of the night than Wally. They said later that he stood in the wings and watched the performance with such fascination that from time to time Miss Lumbard had to make sure he didn’t wonder onstage before his cue.
Then the time came when Joseph appeared, slowly, tenderly guiding Mary to the door of the Inn. Joseph knocked on the door. Wally the innkeeper was there waiting.
“What do you want?” demanded Wally, swinging the door open with a brusque gesture.
“We seek lodging.”  “Seek it elsewhere.” Wally looked straight ahead. “The inn is filled.”
“Sir, we have asked everywhere in vain. We have traveled far and are very weary.”
“There is no room in this inn for you.” Wally looked properly stern.
“Please, good innkeeper, this is my wife, Mary. She is heavy with child and needs a place to rest. Surely you must have some small corner for her. She is so tired.”
Now for the first time the Innkeeper relaxed his stiff stance and looked down at Mary. With that, there was a long pause, long enough to make the audience a bit tense with embarrassment.
“No! Be gone!” the prompter whispered from the wings.
“No!” Wally repeated automatically. “Be gone!”
Joseph placed his arm around Mary and Mary laid her head upon her husband’s shoulder and the two of them started to move away. The Innkeeper did not return inside his inn, however. Wally stood in the doorway, watching the forlorn couple. His mouth was open, his brow creased with concern, his eyes filling unmistakably with tears. And suddenly this Christmas pageant became different from all others.
“Don’t go Joseph,” Wally called out. “Bring Mary back.” And Wally’s face grew into a bright smile. “You can have my room.”

This season let’s make room for the Reason we celebrate Christmas.

May God be blessed in your life today! 
Praise God today with us!
LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning from Pharr,Texas.

My sermon last Sunday was on Praise.

PS. 84: 4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
 

Illustration:

OREL HERSHISER, SINGER

A number of years ago Orel Hershiser was pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had just won the World Series, and Orel had been named the most valuable player of the series.

One of the TV shows about the series showed him in the dugout just before the ninth inning started. He was leaning against the wall and his lips were moving. It was obvious that he was saying something to himself. So when he was a guest on the Tonight Show, Johnny Carson asked him what he had been saying.

"I wasn't saying anything," Orel responded.

"Well, then, tell us what you were doing."

Finally, Orel replied, "I was singing."

"You were singing?" Johnny said. "I didn't know you were a singer."

"Aw," Orel said, "I'm not."

Johnny persisted, "What were you singing? Sing it for us now."

"Nah, I don't want to sing." But by that time the audience was chiming in with, "C'mon, sing it, sing it to us!"

Finally, Orel Hirschheiser started to sing, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below."

And Johnny Carson was speechless. The whole audience was dead silent. Then one person started clapping, and soon the whole audience joined in applause.

May God be blessed in your life today! Praise God today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: by prayer, encouragement (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

Click here to sing and praise God:
How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin

Sunday's Coming!

It's getting to be a lot like Christmas here in Pharr,Texas.  It is 38 degrees as I write this today.

My sermon last Sunday was on Hope. Last week we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. This candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. And it invites us to look forward in hope to the day of Christ’s second coming.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” –Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

I was reading this week and read the following:

    A missionary had arrived in a small Chinese town. After she arrived, she soon noticed that a gang of bandits had just destroyed the little town and everything in it. Then a native Christian, showed the missionary the ruins of his home; a burnt roof and structure, and furniture, all turned to ashes. Then, what appeared to be the last straw, the native Christian pointed to his hymnbook and Bible. He said, “They even burned my Bible and hymnbook!” And from the ruins, the native picked a single page of his Chinese hymnbook, the only thing to escape the flames! The missionary took up the piece of paper and it read “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” What an apparent mockery, a note of joy in the midst of total destruction. But the missionary went on to say, that if you could have gone to the little chapel and seen the light on the faces of those native Christians, that evening. Those who had lost nearly everything were speaking of the home that Jesus has prepared for those who love Him. “Yes”, the missionary claimed, “There is joy to the world, but only because the Lord is come!”  

May God be blessed in your life today! Keep the Hope as we wait for His Coming!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you, your emails, phone calls, prayers, financial support and words of encouragement. We are grateful. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us as we share the Hope of Jesus with the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning again from Pharr,Texas.

My sermon last Sunday was on Encouragement, with Ephesians 6:20 and Hebrews 3:12-14 as the text.

I was reading this week and read the following:

Back in 1980, Cheryl Prewitt Salem became Miss America (<<click here to find out what she overcame to be Miss America). Cheryl is a beautiful person on the outside but more importantly, her inner beauty radiates God’s love in her life. When she was four years old she often hung around her father’s small country store. Almost daily the milkman would visit, and she would follow him around as he lined the display cases with shiny bottles of milk. He always greeted her in the same way: “How’s my little Miss America?” At first she giggled, but by about age 11 she became very comfortable with this idea of becoming Miss America. Before long it was her childhood fantasy and teenage dream. It became a prayer and a solid goal. Later she did become Miss America. She traveled the world spreading goodwill and, because Cheryl is a deeply committed Christian, the gospel of Jesus Christ. It all started because God used a milkman to speak a word to this young and impressionable mind. It was embedded in her subconscious. Her prayer became a reality.

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. —Proverbs 18:21

Can God use your tongue to offer an affirming word to someone?

May God be blessed in your life today! Start each day by choosing to be an encouragement to others.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual encouragement, support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

PS. For our friends in Arizona, Cheryl Salem will be in Mesa, AZ, Dec. 7th and 8th at the Living Word Bible Church.

We have never heard her, so this is not a recommendation, but if you're curious here are the:

Event Details

Living Word Bible Church Date: 12/7/2011 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Mesa, AZ Details: Living Word Bible Church 3520 E. Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85213 Contact: 480-964-4463

Sunday's Coming

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We are so thankful to our LORD for every blessing, whether it came in the valley or on the mountaintop.

We are also very thankful for each family member and every friend we have made along this journey.  In your own way, you have each enriched our lives so much.

Today, we are blessed and delighted to wish you a very

Happy Thanksgiving.

Just one of the blessings of this Thanksgiving season:

God Bless You and Yours!

Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray

We hurry along and make fast the blessing
Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing

We're slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold

But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more
To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for

For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head

I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know

Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure

That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place
And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace

So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided
And bless each and every person invited

Amen!

Sunday's Coming

Good morning again from Pharr,Texas.
It is getting back to normal around here. Many are coming back and the hospital visits are stepping up. There is always something to do, that is why God has placed us here and in this ministry.

My sermon last Sunday was on finding the strength to stand against the evil one. We start by appling all of God’s armor, Ephesians 6: 13-17.

I like the story about a teacher who injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and wasn’t noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with this cast under his shirt, this teacher was assigned to the toughest students in school. But he walked confidently into that rowdy classroom, opened a window, and then got busy with his work.
Soon a strong breeze made his tie flap. That’s when the teacher picked up the stapler from his desk and stapled his tie to his chest. He had no trouble with discipline that term.

That teacher had invisible armor, but so do we, and our armor is a whole lot stronger! And with these weapons, we can resist the devil, we can win over him, so, James says, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
 
May God be blessed in your life today! Start each day by putting on the whole amor of God.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Pharr,Texas.

We had our first service Sunday and we had a great day, with a good turn out. Thanks for your prayers and encouraging words.

The Power of Your Words

A group of frogs were hopping contentedly through the woods, going about their froggy business, when two of them fell into a deep pit. All of the other frogs gathered around the pit to see what could be done to help their companions. When they saw how deep the pit was, the rest of the dismayed group agreed that it was hopeless and told the two frogs in the pit that they should prepare themselves for their fate, because they were as good as dead.

Unwilling to accept this terrible fate, the two frogs began to jump with all of their might. Some of the frogs shouted into the pit that it was hopeless, and that the two frogs wouldn't be in that situation if they had been more careful, more obedient to the froggy rules, and more responsible. The other frogs continued sorrowfully shouting that they should save their energy and give up, since they were already as good as dead. The two frogs continued jumping as hard as they could, and after several hours of desperate effort were quite weary. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to the calls of his fellows. Spent and disheartened, he quietly resolved himself to his fate, lay down at the bottom of the pit, and died as the others looked on in helpless grief. The other frog continued to jump with every ounce of energy he had, although his body was wracked with pain and he was completely exhausted. His companions began anew, yelling for him to accept his fate, stop the pain and just die. The weary frog jumped harder and harder and -- wonder of wonders! Finally leapt so high that he sprang from the pit. Amazed, the other frogs celebrated his miraculous freedom and then gathering around him asked, "Why did you continue jumping when we told you it was impossible?" Reading their lips, the astonished frog explained to them that he was deaf, and that when he saw their gestures and shouting, he thought they were cheering him on. What he had perceived as encouragement inspired him to try harder and to succeed against all odds. This simple story contains a powerful lesson. "There is life and death in the power of the tongue." Your encouraging words can lift someone up and help them make it through the day. Your destructive words can cause deep wounds; they may be the weapons that destroy someone's desire to continue trying. Speak life to (and about) those who cross your path. There is enormous power in words. If you have words of kindness, praise or encouragement -- speak them now to, and about, others. Listen to your heart and respond. Someone, somewhere, is waiting for your words.

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Pharr,Texas.

We have made it back to the Valley and it feels like we have never left. I guess that's a good thing. Thanks for your prayers and encouraging words. Just a few words this morning.

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Here is today's illustration:

Moment Actions of the Faith

Happy moments, praise God.

Difficult moments, seek God.

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God.

Every moment, thank God.

"Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

P.S.  Please take a minute to read the Christian Research Ministries, International >>newsletter<<.  Just click on the word "newsletter." This is a great way for you to be informed about CRM and be better equipped to pray for us.  Thank you for your interest and your prayers.

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning, from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

We are in the last few days here; we leave Monday.

God is good, all the time and all the time God is good! Thanks for your prayers for our grandson, Logan. The heart procedure went great and he is doing good today.

I remember a poem that I want to share.

"It's in the Valleys We Grow"

Sometimes life seems hard to bear,

Full of sorrow, trouble and woe

It's then we have to remember

That it's in the valleys we grow.

If we always stayed on the mountain top

And never experienced pain,

We would never appreciate God's love

And would be living in vain.

We have so much to learn

And our growth is very slow,

Sometimes we need the mountain tops,

But it's in the valleys we grow.

We do not always understand

Why things happen as they do,

But I am very sure of one thing.

My Lord will see me through.

The little valleys are nothing

When we picture Christ on the cross

He went through the valley of death;

His victory was Satan's loss.

Forgive me Lord, for complaining

When I'm feeling so very low.

Just give me a gentle reminder

That it's in the valleys I grow.

Continue to strengthen me, Lord

And use my life each day

To share your love with others

And help them find their way.

Thank you for the valleys, Lord

For this one thing I know

The mountain tops are glorious

But it's in the valleys I grow! - Unknown

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.  Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.  But take heart, because I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33

 

May God be blessed in your life today! Thank you for being there with us in our valley.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

 

 

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

We are visiting daughter Stephanie and family. Our youngest grandson, Logan, has been diagnosed with a heart problem (SVT). They are going to do surgery either Friday or Monday. So please keep him and our family in your prayers.

We were talking last night about all the friends they have and how they all want to be there and help in anyway they can. So my mind went to what is a friend?

I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of "what is a friend?"  Thousands answered.  The winner?  "A FRIEND IS ONE THAT COMES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE GOES."

Friends Encourage and Help each other.

1. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

2. Proverbs 27:9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.

3. Job 6:14 “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

4. Friends encourage one another in the Lord; they draw one another closer to the Lord. They do not draw each other down and away from the Lord.

5. “True friends are those who lift you up when your heart’s wings forget how to fly. They know the song in your heart and sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” ~author unknown

6. In the Peanuts comic strip, on one occasion, Peppermint Patty said to Marcie: “I’d like to read this book, Marcie, but I’m kind of afraid. I had a grandfather who didn’t think much of reading.”She continued by saying, “He always said that if you read too many books, your head would fall off.” Marcie responds, “You start the first chapter, and I’ll hold onto your head!” - copied

7. Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 10 (NKJV) Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.

Thank you for your friendship.

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning, from Norman, Oklahoma.

We have had a great time seeing family and friends.  The time is going by fast as we 0nly have a few more days then we're off to Tulsa.

I did make the annual Baptist association meeting and caught up with many pastor friends. We heard a great message from one of the new pastors. He encouraged us to go forward even in the trials we face. I was reading this week and Adrian Rogers had this to say about our trials:

Thankful in Trials

If you are a child of God, you ought to be able to thank God every moment of every day no matter what happens to you.

Have you ever stopped to thank God for the water that you drink? Did you know that in some countries in the world, the majority of the population doesn’t have reasonably pure drinking water? Millions of people die annually just from water-related diseases. If you wear a hearing aid, do you ever thank God for that? Some people wish they had a hearing aide. If you are a student in the midst of final exams, do you thank God that you have an exam to take? There are many who wish they could afford college. Do you thank God for your next breath?

Take whatever it is that looks like a trial in your life today and thank God for it! Thank Him every time the thought enters your mind to grumble or complain.

“Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people.” 1 Chronicles 16:8

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning, from Norman, Oklahoma.

We made it here Monday with no problems this time.

I want to thank those of you who continually support our ministry. What a blessing you are. God Is Good!!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Once, while walking through one of his factories, Henry Ford stopped to talk with an engineer. Tell me, he asked, "What is your ambition in life?" With no hesitation he answered, "To make money and become rich!"

A few days later he returned to talk to the engineer. He paused for a moment and then handed him a pair of glasses. In place of the lenses were silver dollars.

Put them on, he said. "Now, what do you see?"

"Nothing but money," he replied.

Maybe, said Mr. Ford, you should rethink your ambitions.

Many people believe that money can bring happiness. Although there is evidence to prove that this is not true, it is a belief that drives many people to try to acquire more and more. It seems to lead to an endless cycle and life without peace.

Paul gives some us some guidelines to keep us focused. One day, whatever we have will all be gone.

In view of that, we are to be content with what we have. We are also to love people more than money and we are to share what God has given to us with others if they have a need.

God has promised to give us what we need, not want.

~Prayer:  Thank You, Father, for supplying our every need. May we learn to be content with what You graciously give us each day. In Jesus Name. Amen.

~Scripture for Today:  1 Timothy 6:6-10 "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Waco,Texas.

We made it here Monday after a delay due to a blow out. It damaged the trailer but insurance will pay to have it repaired. The tire company is replacing all our RV tires at no cost. God Is Good!!

Every Day

Every day I need you Lord

But this day especially,

I need some extra strength

To face what ever is to be.

This day more than any day

I need to feel you near,

To fortify my courage

And to overcome my fear.

By myself, I cannot meet

The challenge of the hour,

There are times when humans help,

But we need a higher power

To assist us bear what must be borne,

and so dear Lord, I pray -

Hold on to my trembling hand

And be near me today.

    - Author Unknown

This is the day the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it. PS. 118:24

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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
 

Sunday is coming!

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.

This is our final week here.  Monday, we will be on our way to visit family in three different locations for the next six weeks. It has been a relaxing time and a pleasure to have been here this summer. We know God has used us, so thanks again for all your prayers and support.

My sermon last week was Jesus Calms the Storms  - Luke 8:22-8:25

My Cup Has Overflowed

I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.

But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,

and sometimes the going's tough.

But I've got loving ones all around me,

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,

and the mercies He's bestowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,

My faith wore somewhat thin.

But all at once the dark clouds broke,

and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,

about the tough rows I have hoed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,

When the way grows steep and rough.

I'll not ask for other blessings,

I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,

to help others bear their loads.

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I believe that there are some people who are going through some storms in their life. You are facing some difficulties that you can’t handle on your own. I want to encourage you to look to the One that can bring calm to the trouble sea of your life. He can take the darkest life and turn it into the brightest life one could ever live. He wants to take care of our problems for us, but we must rely on Him.

May God be blessed in your life today! Open your heart to the Word of the living God and the needs of those around you so that you may be an encouragement to them.

Here's a song that you may identify with.  This Is The Stuff.  Click and enjoy.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.
Thanks again for your prayers and reply to last weeks devotional. We are so thankful to have such wonderful people in our lives who understand the ministry God has called us to.

My sermon last week was "Why go to Church?" with text  in Hebrews 10:24-25.  The main reason is, God commands us to go. Another reason is to encourage others and them to encourage you during times of trouble.

GOOD MISS MURPHY
Paul was a serious first grade student always striving to do his best. However, he had difficulty with his hearing and there were times when others became impatient with him. But his Sunday school teacher, Miss Murphy, was always kind and gracious, going out of her way to help him. One Sunday morning she lovingly taught him to recite the twenty-third Psalm from memory.

Hurrying home, he anxiously stood in front on his mother and repeated it perfectly, except for the last verse. Looking at his Mom with excitement and pride he said, Surely Good Miss Murphy shall follow me forever. He changed it to end with a hope and a prayer.

Scripture for Today:  Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever."

Everyone needs a Good Miss Murphy nearby when we are having difficulties with the issues of life. Someone who goes the extra mile in helping us solve our problems, give us a word of encouragement or a smile when we have little to be happy about. It is the Good Miss Murphys of God's Kingdom who show His love, give others a portion of His grace and show others what the love of Christ is about.

There's one more lesson here. All of us can be Good Miss Murphys. Acts of kindness and deeds of thoughtfulness are expressions of God's love that we can put on display every day if we are alert to others.

May God be blessed in your life today! Open your heart to the Word of the living God and the needs of those around you so that you may be an encouragement to them.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday's Coming!

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.

Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us.Thank you for the updates on prayer request and thank you for praying for us. This has been an expensive summer; ever day comes another opprotunity to trust God. Last Sunday we found our mystery odor, thanks to Bob Quinn. It was the battery.  So after church, off to the store for a new one. Then, our commode broke. Yea! Emmitting yet another odor and we had to order a new one at a cost of $300. Maybe it will be here today. Earlier the microwave, fireplace, and air conditioner needed repair, new tires for the truck. WOW.  Count it all joy!!!

My sermon last week was The Powerful Word of God, the BIBLE! Heb. 4:12-13

Also Isa. 55:11:

“so is the word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

Whenever the Bible is taken seriously, changes in heart and society begin to take place.
1. The story has been told of a South Sea Islander who proudly displayed his Bible to a G.I. during World War II. “We’ve outgrown that sort of thing,” the soldier said. The native smiled back, “It’s a good thing we haven’t. If it weren’t for this book, you’d have been a meal by now!” (Ill. For Bib. Pr., 29).
2. C. S. Lewis, one of this century’s great Christian thinkers, was an agnostic, who wanted to disprove Christianity. He did so by going to the Bible and trying to prove it faulty. Instead of finding the errors that would discredit the Christian faith, he found the living God, and became an able defender of the faith.

How many of you have gone to the Scripture when:
a. you were faced with the death of a loved one?
b. you were discouraged to the point of giving up on life?
c. you needed direction for a decision that had to be made?

The Scripture penetrates our lives, touching us in our time of need.

May God be blessed in your life today! Open your heart to the Word of the living God.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.

Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us.  Special prayers for those who have lost loved ones and those who are battling serious illness.

My sermon last week was on How Doubt Destroys Our Prayers. Read Mark 11: 22-26

We need to pray believing God not only hears us but will answer. I read the following from the Seeds from the Sower.

Pray Believing:

Hudson Taylor, missionary to China, was on a trip from England to China on a sailing ship. It became stranded for lack of wind. It drifted into a current that was taking it toward an island of cannibals. Alarmed, the captain went to Taylor and said, “We're drifting into that cannibal island. Pray for wind.”

“I will pray," said Taylor, "if you will hoist the sails." And Taylor began to pray. In a few minutes the captain shouted, "Mr Taylor stop praying! We have more wind than we know what to do with.”

When we pray we need to expect God to answer (Vs 24)

May God be blessed in your life today! When we pray pray this: Father in times of doubt and defeat may we keep our eyes on you and our faith in you.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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 waterwith the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.

Don

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.
Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us.

My sermon last week was on giving thanks to the Lord. We are quick to ask God for things but when He answers we are slow to thank Him. As I was reading this week, I read the following:

Be Thankful

It was rush hour in New York City. People were leaving work, anxious to get home. Pushing, shoving, and glaring angrily at those not walking fast enough. The crowd seemed intent on getting on where they were going with no one being concerned for the safety of others.

In the midst of it all was one man singing as loudly as he could. Sitting in a wheelchair, he was pushing himself along with his arms, being careful to avoid bumping or running into anyone.

A man, who had been walking along side him, touched him gently on the arm. “Tell me Sir, you have been making your way through the crowd for quite some time. You have been singing loudly and smiling graciously. You have no legs, you have to push yourself in an old wheelchair, and yet you appear happy and joyful. How do you do it?”

Looking the stranger in the eye, he said,”When I stopped looking at what I had lost, and began looking at what I had left, I realized that I could sing again.”

As Christians, we must realize that God will, if we allow Him, bring us His joy even in times of trials, troubles and pain.

I Thess. 5:
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

May God be blessed in your life today! May you be quick to say thank you even during the trials you are going through.

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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

Sunday's Coming

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx.

We pray every morning for you; if you have something specific, please let us know so we can pray with you.

My sermon last week was on expressing our love to God.

Illustration: Sally was sitting in her rocking chair hugging and kissing her favorite doll. Every now and then she would glance up at her mother who was working at her desk.

As soon as her mother finished her work, Sally jumped from her rocker, ran to where her mother was sitting,climbed in her lap, gave her a hug and kiss and said, “I'm sure glad you are through working. I want to love you!”

“But I thought you were having a good time loving your doll.”

“I was, but she never loves back.”

GLU- God loves you!

God wants us to love Him in return.

Psalm 116:12, he says "How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me? How can I show him how much He means to me?"

To express our love for God, we must talk to God. Live for God, and serve God.

When we pray we are quick to ask for things but when He answers how quick are we to say thank you Lord? How do we live our lives? Does the world see Jesus in our life? Are we quick to serve, if we see a need?

I want to ask you this morning, "Do you love the Lord?

Is it evident in the way you live your life?

Is it reflected in your giving?

May God be blessed in your life today!

LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: 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