"And they overcame him (the devil) because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death." ~ Revelation 12:11 Last Friday, 150 of us gathered at our main YWAM Tyler campus to prepare for a special day of ministry. We were going to divide up and spread out across the city to flood the area with the love …
Testifying Tubs
"They were given help...for they cried to God in the battle; and He granted their entreaty because they relied on, clung to, and trusted in Him." 1 Chronicles 6:20 Yesterday we dug out our memorabilia tubs. We have quite a few rubbermaid containers full of memories: old journals, scrapbooks, artwork, baby clothes, dance outfits, love …
New Beginnings
“You and Mr. Fish should do this more!” These words caught my attention. They were spoken by one of my students after Richard and I taught together in American Literature. Richard had joined me that day in class because we were reflecting on a story ~ our story ~ and sharing how God had helped …
What 113,000 Steps Around Washington DC Showed Me
It was Saturday morning and slightly overcast when the van with 7 students and 4 adults heard an alarming bang under us. Our driver carefully brought the 75 mile an hour trip to a halt on Highway 20 heading to Dallas Love Field Airport. The tire on the Mercedes van was shredded, and the wrenches …
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Crossroad Decisions
Stuffed animals make any environment just a little cozier don't you think? As kids we piled them up on the bed, arranged by color, species, height, or specialness. As adults, we may not pile them up in our living rooms, but a stuff animal can hold a cherished memory. I walked into the classroom on …