These lyrics from the song “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” have been a source of sweet meditation ever since I first heard that song on one of Soundforth’s recent CDs. How unworthy I am of God’s love in Christ, but how blessed is the privilege to hear His welcome voice calling me to come to [...]
Archive for November, 2009
“For hands that should discard me hold wounds which tell me, ‘Come.’”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Haiti, Pennsylvania on November 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Heading “home”
Posted in deputation, personal, tagged home on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve finally made it to the end of this stint of meetings in PA. I’m thankful for how the Lord has helped me throughout the time, but I’m also looking forward to getting off the road, getting out of my suitcase, and getting to “home” in Greenville. I had to speak only once today, but [...]
Getting road-weary
Posted in deputation, tagged Duncansville, Mechanicsburg on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night I finished up the missions conference at Emmanuel Baptist in Mechanicsburg. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with that church. They greatly desired to encourage the missionaries, and they definitely achieved their goal. The preaching and the missionary presentations were challenging. The fellowship with the church and with the other missionaries (one of which [...]
Promising Possibilities
Posted in deputation, tagged support on November 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Lord has really been answering prayers for deputation recently. I’ve been very encouraged by a number of developments. I’ve spent many weeks here in PA and have numerous contacts (the most of any state), but have yet to gain a supporting church. However, the Lord seems to be moving in hearts. I just got [...]
Do we value our Old Testaments?
Posted in ministry, tagged Ghana, OT, Waali on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We are nearing the completion of the Waali Bible translation project. The Bible is at the printer and should arrive in Ghana early next year. Recently, we asked a Ghanian what it means to him for the entire Bible to be published in his langauge. Here’s his response: When I first heard from Mr. Mining [...]
