by Whitey | Nov 18, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
"… Because of your false words and lying visions, I am against you, declares the Lord." (v. 8)
This is a convicting passage for those of us involved in ministry, especially those of us who teach and preach the Word of God. We need to be prayerfully prepared before we speak, making sure we're sharing the truth — and that it's the right truth for that moment. We need to choose our words carefully, making a clear distinction between God's Word and our own opinions.
But maybe that's just my opinion.
by Whitey | Nov 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Got a friend who’s new in the area so I got to pay yet another visit to the local castle. Shot this on the phone while there.
by Whitey | Nov 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
As I mentioned in my prayer letter, we’re having a 60th anniversary outreach event at my church next Sunday. As part of the event, guests will be able to check out the various ministries we have here, including my English ministry. I’ll be doing a demo of our kids’ program, and we’ll have a booth set up where people can get more info. I spent some time yesterday afternoon working on this poster with these two assistants. Thanks for the help, girls!
今度の日曜日、名古屋教会での感謝祭が行います。そのイベントには、子供の英会話クラスのデモクラスをする予定です。そして、英会話ミニストリーについてティスプレーもあるので、昨日このポスターを作りました。
by Whitey | Nov 7, 2011 | Uncategorized, Videos
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by Whitey | Nov 3, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“But look, I have made you as obstinate and hard-hearted as they are. I have made your forehead as hard as the hardest rock! So don’t be afraid of them or fear their angry looks, even though they are rebels.” (Ezekiel 3:8, 9 NLT)
And now we see why Ezekiel need not be afraid. God gives him what he needs; or rather He makes him what he needs to be. And God can do the same for us. He calls us to be holy; He can make us holy. He leads us to a certain ministry; He can enable us to do it. He’s given us Himself, in the Holy Spirit.
by Whitey | Nov 3, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
When Ezekiel receives his call from God, the Lord warns him that the people He is sending him to are stubborn, and may not listen. But Ezekiel must go anyway. God’s call on Ezekiel — and us — is not to success, but to faithfulness. And thankfully, it is paired with an encouragement, repeated multiple times in this chapter: “Do not be afraid.” God doesn’t send us out alone. He goes with us.
