"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6

My Heroes Live in South Sudan

For weeks now I have been praying for this nation. What an encouragement it was tonight to see this article! Please keep praying for these brave brothers in Southern Sudan and for God to open His eyes to this nation and let His mercy flow. Brother Joe My Heroes Live in South Sudan by Justin…

Homeschool versus Public School for the Gospel

Tim Challies has been doing a very thought provoking and, I think, powerful series of blogs regarding schooling choices for parents. It reflects the evolution of homeschooling that my wife and I have watched and been a part of over the past 20 plus years. All 11 of our children have been homeschooled. Two of…

A Hundred Years From Now

It will not make much difference, friend, A hundred years from now, If you live in a stately mansion Or on a river scow; If the clothes you wear are tailor-made Or pieced together somehow, If you eat big steaks or beans and cake A hundred years from now. It won’t matter about your bank…

I LOVE Springs of Grace

Four of the reasons I love Springs of Grace are going on this week. But it is not so much the events – it is just that the events capture in microcosm what I love so much about this faith family and the people God has given us to love. 1) Right now there are…

Update on Sudan

Here is an update from Sudan. I know many of you are praying with me for God to show Himself strong on behalf of those who are weak and for the gospel to turn wicked men back to Jesus. Keep Praying – Pastor Joe Thursday, June 16, 2011 Kimberly’s Birthday Wish—warning! Contains sensitive pictures. Today’s…

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

MAKE WAY PARTNERS MINISTRY gives the following update on what is going on in Sudan. It is horribly graphic and so evil. May God turn their hearts and protect His own and the innocent. Friday, June 3, 2011 New Attack in Sudan Lual Atak called me yesterday to let me know the Islamic government has re-employed…

Choosing Well

Our God is in the heavens and He does whatever He pleases! I am so thankful that God alone orders all things and always chooses the very best thing in the universe to glory in, namely, Himself. I want the wisdom and grace to choose so well. I was pondering: Why does a young man…

Wedding Truths to Remember

Several people have asked me to share the 10 points I gave Hannah and Tyler at their wedding last week. I am putting the manuscript of the entire wedding charge below. Some of the statements were personally directed towards Tyler and Hannah but I pray the truths will be an encouragement to many. Brother Joe Hannah…

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