Robert Vander Maten

Be a Berean, study for yourself. Timothy 2:15-17 “Do your best to PRESENT YOURSELF to GOD as one APPROVED, a WORKER who does NOT need to be ASHAMED and who CORRECTLY HANDLES the WORD of TRUTH. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. Their teaching will spread…

Sleepless

My heart is weary in the middle of the night. My restless soul awoke to a vivid dream, and without hesitation, I responded in my flesh, not by His Spirit. Angered, with “why this?”  I know my God sees me as His Spirit never departs from me.  Fully awake; I seek He who knows, and…

Marge Hoyle

Happy 91st Birthday, Marge Hoyle!  Your life of love and faith has been a beacon of hope for your immediate family and to all the “Margie kids” that circle the globe.  I remember attending your 80th fiesta at Paula’s.  Many of your students from Korea sent you emails.  Notes of appreciation were collected from dozens…

Sin in the Camp

The cost of sin is death! Yes, death to a relationship with our Holy God.  Each sin is equal and each white lie separates us from the Glory of God.  Taking the promise land required taking down the wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:18 “Don’t bring trouble and destruction by stealing.”  Whenever a Christian does what…

Billie Boatwright

Before Billie was born, God knew she would repeatedly return to Mexico for her birthday!  He foreknew that the words He gave her to speak would cause the Spirit of God to rise up in the hearts of many. Thank you, God, for knitting Billie together so wonderfully. We celebrate you Billie for answering the…