Dear Friends, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 ESV What a faith-building declaration Paul shares with
Read more →Dear Friends, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 This is a verse we have been seeking to ‘live out’ each day these past few months. For the first time in seven years, we were financially unable to begin our school lunch program. Despite the disappointment, we have seen the
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Dear Friends, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever.” Philippians 4:19 Our July trip to Ruhengeri, Rwanda for the Gospel Festival was, once again, a joyful challenge with amazing results. Over 300,000 people attended over the five days, with thousands receiving Jesus and many healed and set free. One man who had never
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Dear Friends, Jesus said: “For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father Who sent Me gave Me a command what I should say and what I should speak.” John 12:49 Recently, I spoke to a Men’s Conference here in Puerto Vallarta. My topic was “Intimacy with the Father: Jesus, our Example”. As I studied God’s Word, it was amazing to see Jesus’ utter dependency on hearing and doing only what
Read more →Dear Friends, 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-25 says: “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He Who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us.” Recently I met with eight other men for a spiritual retreat. They are quality, loving Brothers, most of whom I have
Read more →Dear Friends, “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9: 6-7a The year 2013 will mark forty years of ministry for San and me. It is difficult for me to
Read more →Dear Friends, We recently returned from Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa, near Mt. Kilimanjaro. The LIGHT TO THE NATIONS team did a terrific job, as usual, but this time the outdoor Gospel Festival ran without the slightest problem. (see alighttothenations.com ) There were people doing all types of jobs beyond their norm. Hillary Start (our newsletter creator) was one of our camera people, and a natural from day one. She had to daily endure the
Read more →Dear Friends, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.’” Jeremiah 29:11-13 I do believe this expresses the heart
Read more →Dear Friends, “Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!’” Luke 24:3-6a The world was changed
Read more →Dear Friends, Romans 10 says: “But how are they to call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of Whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!’” The team from A Light to the
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