Publication: Pastoral Letter, November 2006 Dear Friend in Christ: This letter is about a prophecy given by a father, who was about to die, to one of his 12 sons. The prophecy was given approximately 3800 years ago and is still relevant to all of us. Here is what he. [...]
Publication: Pastoral Letter, October 2006 Dear Friend in Christ: One of my favorite sources of humor is a book entitled, Anguished English, by Richard Lederer, a college professor. In the book, he tells a story about a mother who wrote an absence excuse for her daughter. “Please excuse Harriett for. [...]
by Charles Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2006 ...HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARTISAN AGENDAS AND GOD’S PURPOSE As I write this article, the United States is once again in the heat of an election season, and a very critical one. The air is filled with debate, charges and counter-charges,. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Summer 2006 A FIRST HAND REPORT OF ECONOMIC REVIVAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SHEPHERDS The “White Eagle” is Poland's oldest national symbol dating back over 1,000 years; it also graces the national coat of arms. Legend has it that Lech, an early founder and Slavic tribe. [...]
by Gary Henley Publication: One-to-One, Summer 2006 ... HOW TO REACH “THE UNREACHABLE” BY GETTING OUT OF THE BOX We are privileged to live in the most prolific hour of the "mission" of Jesus' followers in history. However, much of the amazing expansion of the Gospel witness is coming in. [...]
by Gary Henley Publication: One-to-One, Spring 2006 ... A POSITIVE, PROACTIVE WORD FROM BEHIND THE LINES Many of you are aware that International Outreach Ministries has helped to launch an amazing Arabic language website. Did you know that we had 51,000 new visitors to our website in January? Since there. [...]
Publication: Pastoral Letter, April 2006 Dear Friend in Christ: I heard a message a few years ago by my friend C.J. Mahaney: “Keep the main thing the main thing.” He spoke about staying focused on the Gospel. It is easy to get lost in the complexities of life and lose. [...]
Publication: Pastoral Letter, February 2006 Dear Friend in Christ: How do we deal with change? This is a major issue that is confronting us, and will continue to confront us throughout 2006. Change is accelerating with technology, the flood of information, and innovation. It seems out of control and as. [...]
by Jonathan Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter 2006 ...A LIKE IT OR NOT LOOK AT THE CHANGING PLAYING FIELD. SUIT UP. The Biggest, fastest, tallest… If 2008 finds you in Beijing attending the Olympic Games, be sure to take a few days in China’s showcase city Shanghai. Don’t worry about spending. [...]
by Gary Henley Publication: One-to-One, Winter 2006 HOW DO NEW TESTAMENT BELIEVERS INVEST? You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t take it with you.” Money is a major theme in our culture, and competition for it comes in a cacophony of voices from every angle. Even though Christians can also get. [...]
Publication: Pastoral Letter, October 2005 Dear Friend in Christ: I hope you read this letter in its entirety as I try to describe Hurricane Katrina and our response to it. Let me begin by saying that I was born in New Orleans and spent my early years along the bayous. [...]
by Gary Henley Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2005 In Congo, wars and government corruption have created a nation of “Have-nots.” While some minimal medical care is available, it is generally too little, too late, and much too far away. With virtually no roads, people often must walk more than 100 miles. [...]