On Eagle's Wings

Finally sitting down to write

2012-01-25T07:16:00.000-05:00

Over the past 4 weeks, I have thought numerous times of thoughts that I would like to record. The amazing thing is it seems time just won't sit still long enough to get them written down. What I think I need is a straight to text recorder on my computer so I can just speak what I am thinking and it will blog for me. Well, I'm not getting one of those soon, so I guess I still have to type. A

So Great a Cloud of Witnesses

2011-12-22T11:08:00.000-05:00

This is my office work station. Some of you might recognize the pictures all around. It dawned on me yesterday that the Bible talks about being surrounded by a "great cloud of witnesses" (Heb 12:1), and I found myself looking at the pictures on the wall. Many of the people in these pictures have been on mission with me over the past 3 years. Some have supported my ministry financially. Many

Guatemala – Bundles of Love – Day 8 (December 10)

2011-12-13T16:57:00.000-05:00

Peru Trip March 2011

2011-03-31T13:49:00.001-04:00

Seven Cedarville University students, three Chattanooga team members and I made a trip to Peru for Spring Break, 2011. Check out the following video to see the highlights...Peru Trip March 2011

Touched by an Angel...

2011-03-29T09:14:00.005-04:00

I met a little girl in Peru a few weeks ago. She was dirty. She was little. She had a sore under her nose because her nose would not stop running. Her clothing was dirty. Her name... I didn't know. I asked her how old she was, and she told me she was four. When I asked her her name, she just looked away. I asked the other children, but they didn't seem to know either. I had to know this

What a funny God we have!

2011-03-28T09:43:00.002-04:00

Isaiah 10: 15 Is the axe to boast itself over the one who chops with it? Is the saw to exalt itself over the one who wields it?How patient is the God of the Bible who allows the foolishness of man to puff up his arrogance in thinking that he is something to be admired. In this passage listed above, Isaiah actually records the words of the king of Assyria, but it is prefaced by God saying, "

How do you approach your Father?

2011-02-10T08:54:00.002-05:00

It was prayer time this morning, and I realized something as we were praying that made me think. I wondered, how does God perceive me as I approach His throne? Then I thought about ways I might be inclined to approach God, and the responses that I might receive as a result.Arrogance - sometimes without even knowing it, we approach God arrogantly asking, even demanding an audience. We expect

A Ship Without a Destination

2011-01-31T09:48:00.002-05:00

The ship is moving forward. It has left the dock, and is sailing smoothly, quickly. The people on board are rested without a concern in the world. They are enjoying the sunshine and the sound of the water against the side of the boat.Someone begins to notice that although there is nothing wrong, there is something seriously wrong. The boat is floating well. The winds and waves are not

The Head of the Body

2011-01-24T11:40:00.002-05:00

I have been preparing for a weekend retreat where I will be talking with some teens about "BODY LIFE" - mentioning of course that Jesus Christ is the head of the body. I have taught this subject before, and have studied various different times to do so.However, at a wedding last weekend, the reality of what it means to be the "head" of the body means. Paul tells the Ephesians that the man is

My Christmas Wish...

2010-12-20T14:01:00.002-05:00

If you could have one thing, anything, what would it be? This time of year, the idea of giving and getting is pretty common, so indulge me and think about it - ONE THING - ANYTHING - what would it be?Some would say, "lots of money". Because with money, you can do lots of things. You can live debt free, travel, have things, give things, etc. A lot of money would be nice to have.Some (

What makes us different?

2010-12-15T09:50:00.001-05:00

Christmas time... What does it mean? Generally it means, busyness, running around, waiting, buying, giving, expecting, searching, hunting, busy, busy, busy!!! For Christians, often times it means taking time to reflect on the "reason for the season". We think of the birth of the Savior. If we are well balanced, we might even take some time to reflect on the death, burial and resurrection as

People in a Box

2010-12-03T13:16:00.003-05:00

I am starting to wonder if I live a virtual life more than I live a real life. I am intrigued by relationships, activities, behaviors, patters... of people on my favorite television shows, and it dawns on me - they are not even real people. I find myself taking time to interact with old acquaintances via a variety of media yet not taking the time to get to know new people all around me.I find

The need for a paradigm shift.

2010-12-01T08:40:00.004-05:00

In life we are constantly evaluating things. We wrestle with why people do or do not do things. We muse at the activity of others as if we had a perspective to help them better understand their lives. We realize that from the outside, the flaws and blind spots of others are extremely evident, but then we must confess that from the outside our perspective is different. We recognize that from

What's your perspective?

2010-11-29T10:01:00.003-05:00

Recently I have been thinking about the importance of the origin of our thoughts to the conclusions that we draw. For instance, how we determine value often time derives from the value of that we create in our own minds. For example, if someone were to break something that belonged to you, how would you respond? Your answer of course depends on 1 - who the person was, 2 - how valuable the item

What is the greatest gift I can give?

2010-11-22T10:54:00.003-05:00

Is giving someone a Bible enough?Last year I had the opportunity to go to Peru with a team of teenagers, and after handing Bibles out to the local people, the question was asked, "How are they going to understand what they are reading?"Since then, I have had a conversation with a missionary with Wycliffe Translators, and he basically said the same thing. He thanked me for the ministry of AMG

What do you think Paul looked like?

2010-11-11T14:33:00.003-05:00

II Cor 11, Paul records for us his life in interesting detail...far more laborsfar more imprisonmentsbeaten times w/o number (often in danger of death)5 times - received 39 lashes3 times beaten with rodsOnce stoned!3 times shipwreckedhe spent a day and a night in the oceanMy thought as I sat and read this today is - I wonder what Paul looked like. Follow this with me. Have you ever seen anyone

Haiti Trip - Special Thoughts

2010-10-19T17:14:00.001-04:00

Odd but interesting happenings... • The White Persian • Unusual animals – lizards (everywhere), lightening bugs, large spiders (one with an egg sack), a tarantula, goats (cut up in a bowl for dinner), chickens, cows, frog (in the bathroom), ants (strangely unorganized), mosquitoes • Dinner conversation – Poop

Haiti Trip - Day 8

2010-10-19T17:12:00.001-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 8 (October 11) What a wonderful day – we had a great time at Camp Coq, we visited Rodne's Bible Institute that he graduated from, and enjoyed some time together at Rodne's home. Highlights of the day... 1 – going to Camp Coq and visiting the school. They have 600 students preschool - 4th grade. Next year they want to add a

Haiti Trip - Day 7

2010-10-19T17:10:00.001-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 7 (October 10) Today started as most others – I jumped in the shower to cool off (I took a shower in the middle of the night it was so hot). As I was looking around, I realized I had a friend in the shower – a large frog. Of course I had to get a picture of it for Harrison – I took a lot of pictures of animals for him. Highlights of the day...

Haiti Trip - Day 6

2010-10-19T17:08:00.001-04:00

Haiti trip – Day 6 (October 9) We woke up early because Dr Dean was heading out He left for the airport around 5. taking the same flights we are going to take on Tuesday. We heard from him periodically throughout the day – telling us how things were working out. He was supposed to arrive early Sunday Morning. Highlights for the day... 1 – We saw Charles

Haiti Trip - Day 5

2010-10-19T17:06:00.002-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 5 (October 8) I called Harrison first thing this morning to say Happy Birthday. He sounded a little tired – I am hoping to call again if I can use Jimmy's phone. Highlights of the day... 1 – We were able to see more patients today – I say we – actually, they saw the patients, I just took pictures talked with people, and helped out wherever

Haiti Trip - Day 4

2010-10-19T17:02:00.002-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 4 (October 7) Highlights of the day... 1 – Woman that Dr Dean Lenz worked on 2 years ago (removed a growth from her side) is now employed by the clinic to clean – her scar looked wonderful – she is very thankful for God allowing Dean to help her.2– Michelle and Karen are gaining a vision for training and helping the woman of Grand Bassin in educating

Haiti Trip - Day 3

2010-10-19T16:59:00.001-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 3 (October 6) Highlights of the day... 1. We began treating people today – the doctors worked together to care for the people, the ladies helped out in various ways with Lovely the nurse. I spent the morning handing out candy, taking pictures, and helping at the pharmacy. 2. We went to the school next door around 10:30 to visit

Haiti Trip - Day 2

2010-10-19T16:56:00.002-04:00

Haiti Trip – Day 2 (October 5) Four o'clock and the telephone rings, “Good morning, this is your wake up call.” Actually, that call came about 1 ½ hours after I had already awaken. For some reason, at 2:30 I woke up thinking that I needed to e-mail my Sunday School class, and do a few other things. I waited until the alarm sounded before actually getting up to do it, but I never did fall

Haiti Trip - Day 1

2010-10-19T16:48:00.003-04:00