by Whitey | Feb 13, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Take nothing for the journey — no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic.” (v. 3) These are the instructions Jesus gave the 12 when He sent them out in His name. And yet how often do I worry or complain that I don’t have all I need?...
by Whitey | Feb 3, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor…'”Many of Jesus gave up a lot to follow Him, such as those who left their boats and nets (their livelihood) on the shore and walked away. Some gave up everything to follow...
by Whitey | Feb 1, 2012 | Ministry News
Hi everyone,Thank you for your prayers over the past month! Unfortunately I’ve been sick with the flu this week. But God has been at work in my ministry anyway.I had to skip English Club this Sunday, but fortunately I have a good group of...
by Whitey | Jan 25, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (v. 8)Real repentence isn’t just feeling sorry for our sins, but turning from it and choosing to live differently. It means to follow Jesus and live in a way that produces “fruit” — brings...
by Whitey | Jan 23, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I love now eager the shepherds in this story are. After they heard about Jesus, they quickly went to see Him for themselves. And after seeing Him, they quickly spread the word to others. And they returned home praising God for the things they’d seen and heard.I...
