Hello, Tuesday again. This morning I (Valerie) obediently went and submitted to blood work a NEW doctor ordered urgently yesterday, appalled at what tests and treatment had NOT been ordered over the past 11 months. Beau convinced me to go to his habitual lab. I have my own favorite, however, They don’t open until eight. …
Dear Gentle Reader, In Psalm 29:10, David, using metaphorical prose, states: The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth king forever. He is alluding to God’s power and sovereignty over men, and even nature. Our family experienced first-hand God’s power and providential protection these last few months, as we had unusually prolific monsoons …
When the Enemy attacks focus on God’s blessings! The more diligently one works to follow God in unbridled surrender, the more diligently the Enemy fights! The devil fought hard in the month of September from every aspect: mentally, physically, and emotionally. I felt like the he was working overtime. When I began my language classes …
“Stand fast therefore in the ‘liberty’ wherewith Christ hath made us free,…”. Galatians 5:1. This is the verse God laid upon my heart in naming of the the church plant. It will be Liberty Baptist Church. Not only does Christ liberate us from the penalty of sin, He also liberates us from the power of …
Travels: The last two months have been busy and blessed as we have traveled around 5,500 miles: from Oklahoma to New Mexico to Ohio to Illinois to Virginia to Ohio to New York. During that time, we have been in eight Missions Conferences or Missions Sundays, and we have seen God move in the hearts …
Innocent is from Burundi. He had been with us at New Life for over three years coming just after his 2nd week at the refugee center. It was Francois who invited him and we have grown to love him. He fought for those three years to get asylum here with applications, denials, appeals, to even …
TUESDAY NEWSDAY Happy Tuesday. I actually had begun writing this several times, but had never been able to complete it. Maybe you have noticed it missing for a few Tuesdays now. We have been in the midst of some extraordinary circumstances. Nevertheless, this was what I began to write last Tuesday: We are currently hosting 30 …
“He’s Still Working on Me” As I sat in the waiting area for a minor ear opening procedure, this little jingle came humorously into my mind as I considered the happenings of late. The last two months have been exciting, health wise. I had outpatient surgery in Iowa 10 days before returning to Germany. Two …
Dear Pastor Johnson & Cornerstone Baptist Church, Brazil has 12 national holidays, at least 3 unofficial national holidays (like Carnival, Tuesday is Carnival, Monday is getting ready for Carnival, and Wednesday is getting over Carnival). Our state has 4 legal holidays like the state’s “birthday”, our town has at least one holiday “town birthday”, and …
Dear Praying Friends, Each Sunday as I walk into our new building I am reminded of God’s goodness and provision. The miracle of watching God provide this building in miraculous ways is often overwhelming. I remember sitting on the roof of our parking area praying that God would provide so we could build an auditorium …