Archive | 2012

Another Esther Update

Jacqueline gave me a my first tour of the Drake! It took my breath away!

One of my favorite verses this week was “And it shall turn to you for a testimony.”   Luke 21:13  Isn’t that really good? We listened to a outstanding message by David Gibbs last night at staff meeting about asking God to use the struggles of life to transform you more and more into His […]

When you vote, remember:

Four years from now you’ll be happy to have cast your vote based on the candidate’s godly character more than their charisma. Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for […]

In Loving Memory

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From different times and through a variety of divine appointments, I deeply appreciate the courage, servant-leadership, and personal standards of excellence portrayed in the lives of Mrs. R.T. Spivey, Mrs. Carol Koning and Mr. Jim Heiniger. I know they are enjoying the very presence of the Savior now. And I know the faithfulness and generosity […]

Pictures from the VA FEW

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What a blessing it was to be part of the VA FEW earlier this month!        There are more pictures in this album and an excellent overview (with even more pictures!) in a recent post on the Wilkes’ website. We’re looking forward to the next and final conference of the year in New […]

Esther Update :)

The Shahadah sisters! Ruth, Elisabeth and Rebekah!

There have been a lot of highlights of the past couple weeks. Yea! A letter from Jonathan! It was good to hear that he is surviving down there in ALERT. Two exciting trips with the family for the ATI conference and Cousin Tim’s wedding. Meeting a World War 11 Veteran who survived Iwo Jima! Some […]

Ready or Not

How would you answer???

At a certain point in the future God the Father will decide that the time is right. Then His Son the Bridgroom will divide the heavens and set foot once again on the earth announcing ‘Ready or not, here I come’. Will I be ready? The answer to that question is really answered by whether […]

Come and see the works of God

The enthusiasm with with Jim Schettler spoke was contageously encouraging in and of itself!

It has been a powerful week. “Why would you want to waste your life merely doing great things for God, when He has called us to do do impossible things? If you were stricken with polio and had to live the rest of your life in excruciating pain, would you praise and thank God for […]

Happy Moments Over the Past Couple Weeks

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It is such a joy to walk with Our Precious Lord and Savior! Here are special memories from the last couple weeks: Hearing the much-needed rain pounding on my window as I drifted off to sleep. Hanging streamers and taping up balloons for a surprise birthday party for Sarah! Having the pastor announce at church […]