July 26, 2006
Because of Christ…
Have you ever prayed for something and when God answers your prayer, you, in your human nature regret ever praying it? I have wrestled with this. Recently, God brought a new sister to our church community. As a new believer,...Posted by Ted at 09:12 AM
April 05, 2006
A Portable Sanctuary
The introduction to Richard Foster's "Prayers from the Heart": "My whole life, in one sense, has been an experiment in how to be a portable sanctuary - learning to practice the presence of God in the midst of the...Posted by Ted at 11:48 PM
March 28, 2006
Spiritual lessons from the dentist's office
For the past two weeks, we've been preparing Abigail to her second visit to the dentist. Recently, they confirmed many cavities that formed in her molars. What parent would've thought their three-year old would get anethesia, get treated for cavities,...Posted by Ted at 05:56 PM
March 17, 2006
"God wants to reign unchallenged"
Our church just had our annual Deeper Life Conference. It was another turning point in our lives and church as we were challenged to enter a deeper intimacy with God. We looked at the life of the beloved disciple, John,...Posted by Ted at 11:48 AM
December 09, 2005
Every birth story is God's story
This morning at Mom's Group, we were reminded of the birth stories of key women of the bible. Each of these women waited upon God to bear a child. 1. Sarah, mother of Isaac 2. Hannah, mother of Samuel 3....Posted by Ted at 10:44 AM
December 06, 2005
What's your calling?
We're called to be missionaries...church planters...parents...pastor's wife...lawyers....teachers...doctors... These are good answers, but it misses the mark of the true answer. We are reminded lately that we have two levels of calling. The first and most important calling is to the...Posted by Ted at 10:35 PM
November 16, 2005
Martyred missionaries in China - John and Beth Stam, 1934
Recently, we discovered a young missionary couple who were beheaded by Communists in the early 1930's. Martyred in their early 20's, they orphaned a 3-month old baby girl. Being in China for just a year or so, their lives ended...Posted by Ted at 07:50 AM
November 08, 2005
Extravagant Worship
We highly recommend "Extravagant Worship" by Darlene Zschech. One of the chapters is entitled "Energetic Commitment". In this chapter, Darlene defines "obedience" and "submission". Obedience is: submission, which is habitual yielding to authority. Submission only happens when we obey even...Posted by Ted at 10:08 PM
November 04, 2005
The business of "wedding coordination"
Did you know that we are wedding coordinators? No, we are not leaving the ministry nor are we taking on another wedding project...but this morning, I came across someone's response to her life calling, and she said "to serve as...Posted by Ted at 09:39 AM
November 03, 2005
No Excuses
Last week, my dear hubby shared from a passage in Proverbs 26:13-17. This passage reflects a growing theme in our household these days - Do not be lazy. No excuses! A few weeks ago, I learned of a college...Posted by Ted at 09:52 AM
October 18, 2004
Afterthought
We had a wonderful week with Gary Witherall. Lots of tears and laughter. We were so moved by how deep and real his love for Jesus was. I am still thinking and struggling about what it means to surrender my...Posted by Ted at 12:07 AM
October 11, 2004
A Tribute to Bonnie Witherall
In a few days, we will have Gary Witherall with us as our Missions Conference speaker. Bonnie, through her death nearly two years ago, has taught us that love ultimately triumphs over hatred. She is someone whose death speaks...Posted by Ted at 11:48 PM | Comments (1)
September 23, 2004
Food For Thought: Now Or Later?
God is going to invade this earth in force. But what is the good of saying you are on His side then, when you see the whole natural universe melting away like a dream, and something else -- something it...Posted by Ted at 09:32 PM
