“I come from a broken family. My parents- father addicted to alcohol and handicapped mother struggling with depression- couldn’t give me the love, care and safety I needed as a child. I wasn’t aware of the destruction that was going on in me- I was emotionally damaged, spiritually dead and physically suffering from epilepsy.
Discipling the Children and Those Who Lead Them
Then one day this letter came from our dear friends whom we knew were expecting a baby in mid-December. I opened it with the expectation of seeing a picture entitled, “Our baby’s first Christmas”. Eduard and Tommy were with me in the room, so they were waiting for the same thing. Inside there was a picture of them, but not with a baby.
Nailed to My Desk, Consumed by Desire
February 24, 2012 Beloved, Greetings from Israel of 8th century before Christ. Well, in my body I am still in Poland, all preoccupied with interacting with the Book of Isaiah. At the moment I am translating Isaiah 51. I am not in the States, as I usually am at this time of a year. Sorry. […]
What is different about us?
May 2012 be the year that brings you closer and more intimate in every aspect with God. May the harvest of ministry be exceedingly bountiful and may God bestow upon all of you an extra measure of grace and peace.In a day or two (depending on where you live) it will be 2012. For some […]
Mission to Lubumbashi, DRC – January 2012 Update
John Jere reports on his team’s mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Prayer Request Pull QuoteBishop Lamba Lamba of “Come & See Churches” in Congo DRC is a close friend of mine. Lamba Lamba and I have known each other from the 1990s, during the fierce civil wars in Congo DRC. I have been […]
Committed to the Congo – January 2012 Update
“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble…” James 1:27 Committed to Congo “Why are these white men coming into our country when all the others are leaving?” the French speaking Congolese commander asked Pastor Jeff, our host. The scene was at a military […]
“Is there ever a situation where it would be OK to lie?”
This article originally appeared in the January 2012 edition of ITMI Monthly. Dear Team,It is my prayer that my journey as ITMI Director has thus far benefitted many by empowering and advocating the work of our partners. It is my passion and great joy to help them, serve them, champion them and see God do great […]
God Wants You Back in Africa
Dec 2011 Dear Friends and Family, “God wants you back in Africa,” was Dr. Bruce Shelton’s conclusion.What a blessed and busy year it has been! 2011 opened with Timothy’s medical treatment for lead poisoning, fungal and parasitic infections, kidney problems, heart problems, liver problems, and chronic fatigue. Over the first few months of the year […]
Rejoicing and Mourning – December 2011 Update
Some of the children came a week before Christmas, welcoming friends, with hugs and loud shout of joy. Collective birthday celebration was characterized by jubilation, singing, praising and dancing. As more Samaritan children came in, there was uncontrollable noisy of excitement, hugging each other and one another, talking and sharing their experiences, spiritually, socially and […]
Overflow of Grace
Dec. 2011 Dear friends and family, Greetings from Cape Town… As we wind up another year, we thank God for his daily grace and for friends like you who pray for us and support our ministry. As we serve the church, our prayer is that we will be a community that extends grace to […]
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