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Those dogs that never seem to bark - Reformation21 Blog

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Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-45717050567239607842009-11-30T12:15:00.001-08:002009-11-30T12:15:32.797-08:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-60814580865239209272009-07-13T05:12:00.000-07:002009-07-13T05:26:36.670-07:00

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Ephesians 6:11"It cannot be stated too frequently that the life of a Christian involves warfare, an intense conflict, a lifelong contest. It is a battle, moreover, waged against invisible foes who are always seeking to entrap, deceive, and ruin the souls of men. The life to which Holy Scripture calls

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-45289631310067886342009-03-18T04:36:00.000-07:002009-03-18T04:38:00.465-07:00

March 18God's Provision Brings Glory“Call on Me in a day of trouble;I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.”—Psalm 50:15Did you know that you bring glory to God by calling upon Him when you are in distress? God promised He would deliver you if you turned to Him. You deny the Lord honor that is rightfully His every time you find yourself in difficulty and you fail to call upon Him for help!

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-18104368017311430822009-03-12T05:09:00.000-07:002009-03-12T05:14:47.021-07:00

Believe it or not I had just wrote a long paragraph on some things I'm dealing with. I had to delete them. Not sure if that is the path I wanted to take. Pray for us. I'm in uncharted territory.

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March 4Meditate on These ThingsFinally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.—Philippians 4:8What you think about in your unguarded moments reflects what your mind dwells upon. What you speak about when your guard is down is

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-80320057399429407192009-02-25T05:33:00.000-08:002009-02-25T05:41:26.607-08:00

After reading my devotion. I was just thinking of all the ministries that are going on. Is the ministries there to serve others? Are they there to reach more people for Christ?My mind was just racing, seeing all the ministers, pda's, latest cell phones I even saw a minister driving a new jag and saying how bad he was hurting for his people being unemployed. Maybe I'm not looking at it right? I'm

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-10862412149086463412009-01-21T11:54:00.000-08:002009-01-21T11:55:16.692-08:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-7946134260477335872009-01-21T04:33:00.001-08:002009-01-21T04:33:54.359-08:00

January 21 Sanctified and Then Sent Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.—John 17:17–18 God will always sanctify you before He sends you. The Father set aside the twelve disciples and made them holy by the Truth, His Son. As they related to Jesus, the Truth (John 14:6), the disciples were refined by that Truth and were

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-60635154814403122212009-01-14T15:54:00.001-08:002009-01-14T15:54:51.060-08:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-40410119349313396332009-01-03T12:12:00.001-08:002009-01-03T12:35:41.482-08:00

Happy New Year to all!!!!As I go into 2009, so many challenges lay before me. 2 days ago I looked just a little at my life. Considering what I had done for my Lord. Realizing that I haven't done nothing compared to what he wanted to do through me...I wanted to start feeling sorry for my self and go into a pity party. Then God spoke and whispered "look Michael what you have to be thankful for and

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-4299907535794621722009-01-03T12:11:00.001-08:002009-01-03T12:11:57.554-08:00

The Love Dare from Mike Stecker on Vimeo.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-52855379398523684332008-12-27T10:48:00.000-08:002008-12-27T10:57:34.757-08:00

I just finished this little book. I had been using it during my reflection time in the morning. It was a good read and I will definitely read it again after I finish some of Little's other works. This morning I read something that really spoke to me, not that I have a well paying job, monetarily speaking, but there is always a draw or tug to go back to the way things were. The reality is they

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-11609155430240171292008-12-06T07:02:00.000-08:002008-12-06T07:07:49.092-08:00

As I seek daily direction for my life and the life of my family, I draw comfort, conviction from Proverbs. Each morning I start with Proverbs, Prayer and Position. I'm thankful I'm brought under conviction each morning, then it is in my lap to do nothing about it or repent and live the life God has promised. Proverbs 6:1-35 (MSG) 6:1 Dear friend, if you've gone into hock with your neighbor or

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Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-41138688802257787872008-11-12T05:29:00.000-08:002008-11-12T05:30:18.516-08:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-85506359991147106702008-11-05T12:48:00.000-08:002008-11-05T12:49:20.212-08:00

Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation THIS MAN SURE HAS A GOOD VIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY! 'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-74152226723782589872008-10-31T21:12:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:32:17.071-07:00

What is life? What does life mean? What does God want with us in this life? Is life this hard? Or Is life random? What does God want for us in this life? I definitely want what God wants for my life. God wants us to be happy but he knows that we can't be happy until we are all of God's. That is what we perceive to be hard. Here is a quote from a book I'm reading..."The sorrows of our lives are in

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-64025144969409962242008-10-30T19:19:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:12:08.581-07:00

Halloween in the states. It doesn't get any better than this. Carving pumpkins and eating sweets. It always seems holiday events are just another excuse to eat sugar. IT WILL BE MY DEATH!!!!ALL THIS SUGAR!!!!

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-5576629063127970822008-10-27T08:13:00.000-07:002008-10-27T08:38:39.157-07:00

Have you noticed when we slow down enough to look at our lives. We always ask is this were we need to be, in this stage of our lives. First, let me say I'm not old nor close to it. I'm 41 and I'm wanting to do more everyday that goes by. But everyday I try to do more I seem to achieve less. For example, I've wanted to run an ultrathon in January like I did in 2004. Each time I reach a certain

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-19873450439678362612008-10-09T07:11:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:58:07.845-07:00

I know you have met some old friends that you haven't seen in years. Or maybe just a few years. Whatever the case, you sometimes are met with amazement about how good they look or how run down they look. Your not sure about their circumstances nor are you sure about what has transpired over the years. But it is evident that life's race has taken it's toll on them. Sometimes it is the fault of the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-65957825171874378192008-10-04T19:32:00.000-07:002008-10-04T19:55:41.722-07:00

This morning after my wife and I finished a 10k in Elkmont Alabama. We enjoyed walking through some old stores. As we rummaging through different things, we came across some old books filled with poems, quotes and thoughts. As I browse I thought I would share some as I go...this one is an unknown writer and follows...There is only one basis for really enjoying life, and that is, to walk in the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-69208132609377949562008-09-30T16:06:00.000-07:002008-09-30T16:07:02.572-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-18326730150353342822008-09-25T08:06:00.000-07:002008-09-25T08:13:59.247-07:00

it continues to amaze me how when people need something from you they are quick to be your friend but when you just need a friend they are few and far between. I do not complain for i know i am somewhat the same way not intentionally being so. oh how i will be that friend. i have to reach out to be that friend.12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-64370475353253219952008-09-19T06:46:00.000-07:002008-09-19T06:47:08.914-07:00

September 19 -- DO YOU CONTINUE TO GO WITH JESUS? "Ye are they which have continued with Me in My temptations Luke 22:28). It is true that Jesus Christ is with us in our temptations but are we going with Him in His temptations? Many of us cease to go with Jesus from the moment we have an experience of what He can do. Watch when God shifts your circumstances, and see whether you are going

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-66674227766533210982008-09-18T06:17:00.000-07:002008-09-18T06:18:31.453-07:00

Chapter 18 Words Kill, Words Give Life 1 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good. 2 Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth. 3 When wickedness arrives, shame's not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible. 4 Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs. 5 It's not right to go easy on

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-84786968386467261982008-09-10T19:12:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:40:18.636-07:00

I have been thinking on what to write for some time. Telling myself daily "Just sit down and write stupid". Sitting in front of the laptop answering emails, preparing pp and working on my schedule, it is just hard to write. Well here it goes...We have been home now since 15th of July. So many people have asked, "well have you readjusted to being back in the states?". Each day passing that

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-947270021548667942008-09-10T15:12:00.001-07:002008-09-10T15:12:23.395-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-90573490196624835392008-07-23T16:41:00.000-07:002008-07-23T17:00:21.383-07:00

We have been back in the states now for 7 days. It pretty much has been a whirl wind. We landed on Tuesday afternoon. Stopped by an mexican restaurant. (didn't taste like i had remembered) Made it back to my sister-in-laws place for a little rest and visit family. Wednesday we recouped a little but we went to my younger brothers place for supper. Thursday we rested some but made a run into town

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-62549497867041597822008-07-13T18:24:00.000-07:002008-07-13T18:52:37.382-07:00

I have been wanting to post about one of the most exciting things we have done here in Uruguay. June 14-21 we were involved in ministering with the International World Changers. Paul Sheaffer has posted with the details so jump over and give a look see. Paul and Pam Sheaffer did an awesome job working with the staff of IWC and orchestrating all the events. Also all the stats of what was done is

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-83390629659750881602008-07-11T20:32:00.001-07:002008-07-12T05:50:46.595-07:00

Wow how four years has flown by. First...Thank you for all your prayers, emails, and care packages. Family, Church Family and friends have been so gracious with all that you have done for us over the last 4 years.Second...I apologize for not doing better communicating what has been going on the ministry. I wanted to share more but always fell back into the loop of sharing what was going on in

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-40203382314962978102008-06-28T19:09:00.001-07:002008-06-28T19:09:05.715-07:00

As you have seen, my blog is titled First Term on the Field. As some of you might know and for those that don't. We will be finishing up our first term officially on July 14th. That is also the date in which we fly home for our "First Stateside Assignment". It is most commonly known as furlough. But as we are finding out, there won't be much down time. I haven't decided on how I will close out

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-39797949933446648972008-06-09T17:41:00.000-07:002008-06-10T18:59:46.499-07:00

I would like to introduce you to one of God's special servants. We all have or know someone special that has weathered the ministry, has a super sweet soul, who sees Gods great accomplishments in other people. And continues to praise God daily.She is sitting next to my wife to the right, next to the TV. Her name is Rosa, with two last names that I can't attempt to spell.Her and her husband have

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-38498213896285564632008-05-22T12:24:00.000-07:002008-05-22T14:47:12.596-07:00

The Name...The conventional long name for the country is ORENTAL REPUBLIC OF URUGUAY, or in Spanish, REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY. The short form is simply Uruguay.The name given to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital origiantes from 1520 when Ferdinand Magellan made his visit to the region. According to folklore, a sailor on board saw land and shouted, "I see a hill," or in Portuguese, "Monte vide

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-58154479495639016192008-05-08T05:29:00.000-07:002008-05-08T06:29:26.905-07:00

Well Garrett and I made it back safely. This past week Garrett and I struck out on a little adventure to La Cumbre, Argentina. We were invited to go with about 48 Uruguayans to participate in a 75 kilometer challenge. This challenge was an mountain bike race across some of the toughest down hills with one that descended about 5oo meters (1600 feet) in 5 kilometers. We continued through very arid

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-74231558729576001902008-03-25T13:11:00.000-07:002008-03-25T13:17:37.553-07:00

I wasn’t sure on what I’ve shared over the last 3 months so I thought I would do a recap and maybe a few photos. January came in flying and some flying out. Teresa’s sister came down to spend Christmas with us and her and her two boys flew out on the first. Then we went to planning mode in January. One of the things I like about January and February is that I can knock out Teresa’s, Garrett’s and

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-5742308232061960932008-03-09T05:21:00.000-07:002008-03-09T05:24:13.823-07:00

March 9 -- THE TIME OF RELAPSE " Will ye also go away?" (John 6:67). A penetrating question. Our Lord's words come home most when He talks in the most simple way. We know Who Jesus is, but in spite of that He says - "Will ye also go away?" We have to maintain a venturing attitude toward Him all the time. "From that time many of His disciples went back, and walked no more with Him." They

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-16406066134503966652008-03-05T15:53:00.000-08:002008-03-09T09:11:27.422-07:00

CoraBeth had another birthday here in Uruguay. Each year we learn to do it a little more culturally correct. This year it was a little more friends and a little more like what the nationals do. Maybe by the time she is 15 we will have it down.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-81412260920697058992008-03-05T15:30:00.000-08:002008-03-14T10:54:42.645-07:00

This was a busy few days. This group came down from Canada. They were from all over. They came down and was part of actually giving the boxes to all the kids. Oh...this was first time for me as well to be a part of giving the Samaritans Purse boxes. All these boxes came from Canada. It was a fun time and all the kids were blessed.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-60534434183921554252008-03-05T14:27:00.000-08:002008-03-14T10:53:09.161-07:00

Here is Teresa doing a fantastic job with presenting a ladies evangelistic event. The played games to introduce themselves and Teresa gave a 20 min lesson with an Gospel invitation. they had two professions of faith. WAY TO GO TERESA!!!

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-80746897229351341672008-02-23T07:31:00.000-08:002008-02-23T07:32:13.210-08:00

Teresa is prepping for her lesson she will share at the Ladies event they have planned at the Church. The idea is to invite as many lost women as they can. At this point we got word like so many times before the women are not inviting anybody. We can't exactly find out the problem. They just haven't gotten a hold of the fact that their friends and loved ones will be totally seperated from God

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-89599985166223352252008-02-11T03:53:00.000-08:002008-02-11T04:18:10.208-08:00

Well we didn't have a big party. He doesn't have plans to go down to the court house and get his driving license. But he does dream of that day when we get back to the states.Teresa says she remembers the day when she said after his 8th birthday that just in 8 years that he would be turning 16. I bet she didn't see him turning 16 in Uruguay. I sure didn't .We have been really blessed with Garrett

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-73653104624851193542008-02-09T07:06:00.000-08:002008-02-09T08:24:34.688-08:00

Well, most of you that drop by, I'm sure ask,"I wonder what kind of ministry things does the brownings do?" We we are building relationships. Share the Gospel every opportunity and work with new starts or NOGs (New Outreach Groups). We travel quiet a bit on the road due to where the groups are. Last night my son had some of his cycling buddies over for an all nighter at a local cybernet playing

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-16844513880416968252008-02-04T11:39:00.000-08:002008-02-04T11:39:17.982-08:00

Mate!!! Anyone? Well, it still amazes me how "Mate" plays such a big part of this culture. The guy in the black jacket was on the side of the road watching a cycling race go through our town. We we out to support some of our local riders participating in the "Vuelta de Uruguay". The Polocia pulled over and drank a few swiggs to get a boost. I would really like to see a study done on the true

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-49433032263262523622008-01-26T08:52:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:00:29.810-08:00

This is something I started doing on the side. I was able to start a friendship with a guy in Montevideo that does this for a living I believe. Anyway he got me started cutting coins. It's a little vexatious but so is serving as a missionary.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-28411639601815790482008-01-26T08:42:00.000-08:002008-01-26T08:53:19.680-08:00

I know this is late but here are a few pixs from this past Christmas. Some have asked about it. The last few are our Christmas dinner. Chistmas 2007

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-36984857974729250192008-01-25T08:19:00.000-08:002008-01-25T08:26:55.206-08:00

I'm posting this but haven't listened to it yet...I'm getting tied with preparation and conviction on some other things. Enjoy...

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-84417344456863023042008-01-25T08:00:00.001-08:002008-01-25T08:06:23.207-08:00

Let me set you up for this one. There are a lot of people that have come out to support Rick. I'm sure as it was evident to Rick, that there were many there that didn't have the relationship with our Father. He definitely proclaimed the Word of God.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-55757884354920183592008-01-25T05:53:00.000-08:002008-01-25T05:59:55.400-08:00

You know I never have been a big Rick and Bubba fan. I have listened to them time to time. I got the email when Rick's son died through facebook. I thought, "what a tragedy". I have just listened to part 1 of Rick's celebration time for his son. Yes I said celebration time. Once you watch this video you will hear what I mean. I am a fan of Rick's for sure. One of the most convicting videos I have

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-60710696403353419052008-01-23T06:33:00.001-08:002008-01-23T06:33:36.165-08:00

Well we just got back yesterday from our Annual General Meeting. This is when we get together with our Leadership and our fellow missionaries, and receive training and are able to worship in our heart language. It was an encouraging time and I want to thank all that was involved. What a blessing the CrossGate Church was to us. The Pastor and his worship team were tremendous. They also ministered

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-62802283028312429822008-01-10T08:02:00.000-08:002008-01-10T08:28:58.820-08:00

Well they came, played and left tired...They had a good time and if I have time I'll try to put photos and comments on all we did. But for now they left tired and I'm glad. That means we filled their time. What it really means is that they were tired of traveling. First let me say I was so thankful that she could come down and experience a little of what her sisters experiences daily. As for as

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-33373592448147286732007-12-27T06:18:00.000-08:002007-12-27T09:15:01.196-08:00

Laura and the kids made it fine. One piece of luggage came a day later. But nothing major happen. We praise God for that. They made the trip from the airport to here pretty good. It was long and they were tired. All in all they were excited to get here. Over the last few days have been tiring as well for them. We have traveled quiet a bit and it is catching up to them I think. Poor Seth has been

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-32703679855680061922007-12-22T15:49:00.001-08:002007-12-22T15:49:13.564-08:00

in the time of Your favor; in Your great love, O God, answer me with YOu sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, form the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of Your love; in Your great mercy turn to me. Do not hide Your face

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-18208733548534294862007-12-22T15:44:00.001-08:002007-12-22T15:44:30.138-08:00

For the ones that are keeping up...Laura and kids made it fine. Michael Wayne's check in didn't make it but we think we will have it by tomorrow. The are recovering from the trip. We'll try to keep you posted on the visit. Powered by ScribeFire.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-34628890574187258012007-12-20T02:52:00.001-08:002007-12-20T02:52:26.002-08:00

You're teaching me that pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (Proverbs 13:10)Help me discern the pride that is involved when I am quarrelsome.Powered by ScribeFire.

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My faithful father, you've warned me that when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)Powered by ScribeFire.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-36157040540949849102007-12-18T05:48:00.001-08:002007-12-18T05:48:04.539-08:00

Lord God, Your Word clearly warns us that pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)Powered by ScribeFire.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-41771519774357784952007-11-30T03:26:00.000-08:002007-11-30T04:13:00.900-08:00

Wow where did this month go...we have been so blessed to say that this month has been busy. We look forward to December and January as being just as busy. As you seen the JEBU event went fantastic. We made many new friends and rekindle old ones. Teresa has finally gotten her feeling back in her finger from all the papas she peeled. It was a great time in the Lord and look forward to seeing how

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-57041514196529764392007-11-12T05:31:00.001-08:002007-11-12T05:31:30.651-08:00

Coming up on Sunday, we were all felling a little tired ("tarred" for all my folks back home). Teresa didn't want to see or smell another potato or carrot. I was ready to start my a new profession in a taxi service. But really we were so blessed to see how God was working in so many lives. Sunday morning after feeding time we started the Sunday morning worship service. During this time several of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-29181938207100830962007-11-09T10:31:00.001-08:002007-11-09T10:31:50.413-08:00

As we went into Saturday, it kick off with a great worship time, After getting some 300 kids through the chow line. While the kids and leaders were being taught, myself and others started checking out the status of what was to happen later that day. We were to have a march through the city, finishing at the plaza with one of the national contemporary Christian rock groups. Walter and I had double

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-24675165140427985192007-11-06T11:33:00.001-08:002007-11-06T11:33:10.802-08:00

Friday kicked off with a great worship service, several churches prepared dramas, and Walter from the local Baptist church gave a very moving devotional and charge. He is a passionate proclaimer of the Word of God. I feel blessed to be a friend of his. We slept at the house of the pastor and his family. We didn't see much of the wives for they were steadily preparing food. I spent time with

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-9875225493041429462007-11-05T12:59:00.001-08:002007-11-05T12:59:45.065-08:00

As I start to post installments from our weekend. I will start with the ones that kept us going. These women prepared and feed some 300 young people. I'm going to list just a few things that were bought and prepared. The whole weekend was fantastic. We were able to stay with the pastor and his family. They are very special people, we were able to make some lasting memories. Well let me get

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-10084758105819842552007-10-31T17:47:00.001-07:002007-10-31T17:47:48.544-07:00

As I'm sure many of our friends will be finding opportunities to minister during this time, please remember us as we will be working the the Young Adult Baptist of Uruguay this weekend. Having some workshops and times of evangelism in one of the active catholic towns of the interior, Minas, Uruguay. You can follow this link to find out more about this day.Powered by ScribeFire.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-8202379070966938572007-10-29T06:26:00.001-07:002007-10-29T13:05:12.119-07:00

You know this might be my problem. I'v taken personality test before and I'm not sure that it turned out like this. BUT!!! this is taken after being on the field for a few years. We were told that things change after a while.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-47659240425073101472007-10-23T13:08:00.001-07:002007-10-23T13:08:15.830-07:00

I thought I would post some news on Garrett. Even though I might be bi est on my comments. Garrett is doing well on his racing year. After placing second on several races. He has won his first in a exciting finish. I'll try to give a run down how it went. I will not be able to do it justice with words. As they started out, one of the first obstacles was a down hill to a funnel section across a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-37224436454330448002007-10-07T11:47:00.001-07:002007-10-07T11:47:12.812-07:00

Is there such a thing as failure? How do you handle it? How do you counsel someone that seems to always experience failure? Is this something that God allows? How do we teach about personal failure? Did Jesus experience personal failure? I'm tired of personal failure!!! I'm not talking about other people, I'm talking about myself...How can I encourage some one to keep trudging on when I'm at the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-34968861392024249432007-10-04T06:12:00.000-07:002007-10-04T06:59:08.199-07:00

I had commented yesterday that my 40th birthday was pretty much uneventful. Not complaining by no means. I didn't ask for any specific present. That is my norm. I admit that is hard to buy for me because, normally if I need or want something I get it. I'm not the waiting type. Anyway a movie came out last year I think, maybe earlier in the states. The name was "Cinderella Man". It shows just a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-70255022337657746712007-10-03T11:04:00.000-07:002007-10-03T12:31:29.135-07:00

Well it's the third of October so I'm not too late. September was rather slow. We are coming out of our winter and it just didn't want to let go. Just to let you in on some cultural things. By the time September got here heating fuel was at a low. Wood was hard to find and if you did find some, they had jacked the price up it just wasn't affordable. The country had a shortage of heating gas. We

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-14703838594211500642007-10-03T11:01:00.001-07:002007-10-03T11:01:22.711-07:00

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Some photos of some work we done about 1.5 to 2 hour drive west of where we live.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-53601652765039739132007-08-29T09:29:00.001-07:002007-08-29T09:55:34.605-07:00

Wow another month gone...even though it has seemed to pass slowly due to the cold, it actually passed by fast. The ministry has been a bit slow as well. We still are driving two hours south to attend and encourage a new start in Minas. I've posted some stuff on them in some earlier post. They are doing well and Walter definately has a vision for his church. As we continue to build relationships

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-40799741570690447082007-08-29T08:09:00.000-07:002007-08-29T08:11:35.594-07:00

Here is some updates from the disaster relief efforts in Peru. Go to the this site for updates and photos.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-75237436683126108632007-08-28T07:06:00.000-07:002007-08-28T07:13:17.025-07:00

This the newsletter that Walter sends out to his prayer warriors and I thought I would send it out as well. For those that can read Spanish. God is really working with this family. Several of you have came down to work with this church. For those that don't know this is a new work or a restart. I'm not sure how many times that it has restarted but I feel that this couple is ready for the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-73560490756165165122007-08-27T18:47:00.001-07:002007-08-27T18:53:16.214-07:00

CoraBeth seems to not get the air time that Garrett gets so...here she is home schooling and gymnastics. She is growing up fast.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-12610161933182272152007-08-24T19:33:00.000-07:002007-08-24T19:46:33.264-07:00

Today would have been my dad's 59th birthday...I'm thankful for the time I had with him here on earth. I love you dad...I pray you are praising our Lord as I type.Your SonMichael1 A David song, which he sang to God after being saved from all his enemies and from Saul. I love you, God— you make me strong. 2 God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God—the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-70518165130787526212007-08-22T08:43:00.000-07:002007-08-22T08:45:43.080-07:00

Here is a LINK for all those interested in the relief efforts going on in Peru.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-59814297715353960242007-08-22T06:09:00.000-07:002007-08-22T06:21:17.573-07:00

I was reading this morning I was so encouraged, once again, by God's word. So many times we get discouraged by our circumstances and forget what God has already done for us.May God bless you today...2 CORINTHIANSChapter 41 Since God has so generously let us in on what he is doing, we're not about to throw up our hands and walk off the job just because we run into occasional hard times.2 We refuse

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-258371094375543352007-08-19T16:02:00.001-07:002007-08-19T16:04:04.179-07:00

This was an email I received from our friends in Peru. thank you for all your prayers.MichaelDear friends and family...We are fine!As you may know, Lucas, Noah & I travelled to Lima on Wednesday night to spend the rest of the week and weekend car shopping. We left Pucallpa on a flight at 6:50 p.m. and arrived in Lima around 8 p.m. - an hour after the major earthquake hit. (which, by the way, also

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-11554463996567099372007-08-17T06:10:00.000-07:002007-08-17T06:14:35.370-07:00

This was posted yesterday on the BP. As we pray for our IMB missy's please pray for all missionaries in Peru. Not only for thier safety and health but also that God would bring many more to the Kingdom. We have some dear friends their that we haven't heard from Lucas, Krystin and the 6 o 7 month old son. Thank you so much for your intercession. Earthquake toll passes 400 in PeruPosted on Aug 16,

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-129954486204944532007-08-13T17:36:00.000-07:002007-08-13T17:54:32.741-07:00

I wouldn't have guesses that July flew by so quickly. We have been going and going especially now that the kids have started home school. We started with CoraBeth this year using the ABEKA DVD program. So far she seems to like it. Garrett is marching on with the North Star Internet program. The first year of it was the worse. Last year he did better. This year he can see us going home in a less

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-25007726464339955422007-08-13T12:44:00.001-07:002007-08-13T12:44:22.532-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-78003829370244440702007-08-09T06:53:00.000-07:002007-08-09T17:40:55.524-07:00

Just to clarify this is not my little girl, even though I would be blessed to have her.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-2262200258312597002007-07-24T08:57:00.000-07:002007-07-24T09:00:02.102-07:00

This was an email deviotional I get each day. I thought this was exactly how I wanted to pray today.When the Spirit of Truth comesby Carolyn BakerToday, I’ve asked my friend, Carolyn Baker, to provide us with a devotional based upon John 16:13-14. This is written to be read like a prayer. – jw But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own;

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-53522254272667824732007-07-23T17:03:00.001-07:002007-07-23T17:03:43.352-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-40111039044897901522007-07-23T16:16:00.001-07:002007-07-23T17:05:32.049-07:00

Well we sent off our first college students from the summer. Unfortunately it was winter here. They arrived a few days before our volunteer group from the states. They fell right in step with the group and ministered with them for about ten days in total. After, they worked with me teaching English classes. We had planned to let them work with the youth here but that didn't work out. We were able

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-6663927401250167282007-07-19T07:00:00.000-07:002007-07-19T07:27:51.402-07:00

I guess one of the drawbacks of have technology is being able to keep up with all the world and national news. I'm just amazed at all the bickering, fussing and fitting that is going on. I read a book years ago on the subject of "All I Really Need to Know I learned In Kindergarten" or you could say Sunday School but I didn't grow up in church but my parents did and taught me a lot of what I'm

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-44009769318290855462007-07-17T10:22:00.000-07:002007-07-17T10:42:24.899-07:00

It has been a few days, I guess you have been wondering where we have been. I don't have the time to go into details. We have been busy with the two girls from Mississippi. Laura and Melissa have been great here with us. Things have not gone as planned but we have done a few things. This being are first college students we have had during their summer break, I feel it has been a good experiences.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-11142415703258103602007-07-03T17:06:00.000-07:002007-07-03T19:30:22.838-07:00

Wow, June has been a busy month. I have sat down several times to jot down a recap but something has always come up. So here goes a little recap. We started out traveling and getting our two interns for the summer break. They arrived safely and to their surprize we didn't live in huts. That was on the 2nd of June. on the 5th the Clements Baptist group was to arrive but were delayed in Dallas due

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-69137311482088710022007-06-17T17:37:00.001-07:002007-07-03T19:36:22.248-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-38861634894323640402007-06-14T18:57:00.000-07:002007-06-14T18:59:07.904-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-5606148513421462522007-06-14T12:14:00.000-07:002007-06-14T12:15:03.442-07:00

 As time permits I will post some pixs and video of the team at work. Here is a picture of the team. It consisted of ...8 members of Clements Baptist Church. Lance, Hans and Mia, Bev, Mandy and Justin, Cindy and Stanley. 3 (Monica and Nacho Flandez, Will Herndon) missionaries from the Word of Life ministries.2 College students. (Laura May and Mellisa)4 Brownings4 Saavedras (Walter, Vickie, Camila

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-72640285984579947812007-06-13T13:23:00.000-07:002007-06-13T13:24:44.199-07:00

    

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-75545430145716175982007-06-07T04:47:00.001-07:002007-06-07T04:48:22.096-07:00

They made it. After missing a flight in Dallas due to weather and being delayed in Buenos Aires due to radar problems they made it. Once they arrived we hit the ground running. Grabed a quick McD’s on the way drove a couple of hours, arrived at the church, set up for the first VBS class and they did a great job. Clements never ceases to amaze me on how they can adapt to the situation. We have had

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-17358414737094294792007-05-23T17:27:00.000-07:002007-05-23T17:57:16.751-07:00

It took a while but we received some funds to help with some of the families evacuated from their homes. Problem we are facing now is finding the things needed. With being hit by the worst flood in the history of Treinta y Tres, we are trying to find the simple things needed. Mattresses are becoming hard to find, along with twin size sheets. They say those will be coming available. We are also

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-70107879174997193712007-05-16T12:51:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:07:29.879-07:00

Here is where the water is normally. The video below shows the water at the bottom of the that bridge you see above my head.Please pray for all the families that were affected by the worst flood seen in the history of Treinta y Tres.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-79114563029256750182007-05-06T19:40:00.001-07:002007-05-06T19:40:04.084-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-24057078704617997082007-05-06T19:26:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:06:45.322-07:00

We are entering into our third day of rain but they say it will quit today. The flooding continues with several families being evacuated from their homes. We helped one family this morning. He is relatively a new believer. He called the house about 8 o'clock am and said,"Miguel preciso su ayuda". We helped move most of their belongings to neighbors and the church building. It was wild seeing all

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-79404792325399251512007-05-05T15:45:00.000-07:002007-05-05T15:46:01.065-07:00

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23063012.post-64884276525847528942007-05-01T15:48:00.000-07:002007-05-01T16:05:49.645-07:00

This April has been a busy month. We started off the first week taking the youth group to a town called Santa Clara. We staged a three day evangelistic impact. Two nights of showing an evangelical movie. The first night there was not much interest. The second night we were able to get about 16 people that where interested. We have followed up these past three weeks and have had two professions of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0