(My beloved friend, Pastor Gary Kapinga, with his wife, Jean, and children)"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." Proverbs 14:34It was September 2001, just ten days after the attack by terrorists on our country. My parents had previously planned a trip for four Congolese staff members of Laban Ministries International (LMI) to visit the United States. These … [Read more...] about A Critical Choice
Archives for August 2008
My Greatest Passion
"My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure." Psalm 71:15I am reading through the Chronological Bible published by Tyndale Publishers for the tenth time in ten years. It has been, without a doubt, the single most important tool I have used in my daily walk with Christ since I first started reading it in 1998. I had … [Read more...] about My Greatest Passion
Making Jesus Famous
"In the future, when your children ask you, 'What do these stones mean?' tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever." Joshua 4:6-7Last year I decided to study the book of Revelation with my children. Now I am just … [Read more...] about Making Jesus Famous
The Arduous Climb
"The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! For the Chief Musician; with my stringed instruments." Habakkuk 3:19 (Amplified Bible)It was our custom to eat breakfast and … [Read more...] about The Arduous Climb
Lion Spray and the Omnipotent Word
"But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE," we also believe, therefore we also speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you."2 Corinthians 4:13-14 (New American Standard Bible)My eyes flew open in the pitch darkness as my ears confirmed my worst fears: my almost three-year-old … [Read more...] about Lion Spray and the Omnipotent Word
Seventy-One Balloons
(Before reading this blog post, please scroll down to the bottom of the page and pause the music.) “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God!I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!Job 19:25-27 (NLT)Our family gathered under … [Read more...] about Seventy-One Balloons