Imagine if the prodigal son story unfolded as the Father intended. The younger son showers and puts on his new clothes. The older brother is overjoyed that his family is back together. After the feast, when all the musicians, friends, and relatives have finally gone home, the three of them sit on the porch together. There are three rocking chairs, with the Father in the … Prodigal Son Story – the Awesome Version
We are dreaming of a movement of God that has 1,000 + key leaders who love Jesus passionately, who are winning their private battles against fear and pride, who laugh at hardship in the course of following Jesus. They think hardship is fun! Powered by WPeMatico
Mão de Ouro came to visit me at lunch time this week.Some of you have prayed for Mão de Ouro. He helped us develop the Mission Property for many years. Then he lost his job with the city, as their backhoe operator. He went through a long dark season. He had been drinking, and making … Mão de Ouro
The first year Deanna and I were married we bought a sewing machine. A few weeks ago Deanna gave it to Samara, who lives at our house. Samara is a genius, and started sewing clothes for her daughters, and for others too. Julia is tickled pink all day with her new dress. She was SO … Sewing Clothes
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Immanuel Prayer helps many people connect directly to God. A beneficial side effect is often the healing of traumatic memories. Click here for more information. Deanna met with our neighbors for two Saturdays in a row. Before this she led workshops on Immanuel Prayer at leadership training events. There is so much unfairness in the world. Everywhere. … Immanuel Prayer – Connecting with God
Mango Trees The nature of God is demonstrated by mango trees. Year after year they produce two crops of mangos. Lavish Abundance. And any child can pick up sprouting mango pits and plant them. Clenildo says “You can count the mangos in a tree, but you cannot count the trees in a mango.” God’s nature. Demonstrated. The … God’s Nature
We are seeing a faint cloud on a far horizon and we are preparing for a deluge, and the start of a long rainy season after drought. We think this will look like an army of people who are winning their private battles with fear and pride. These people delight in time alone with their … Gurupá Stories
IF you are stressed because you simply do not have enough time in the day, . . . it is time to rebel. The next time you buying groceries pick the longest checkout line. You don’t have the time but do it anyway. This is important. Use the extra time to be amazed at the … Not Enough Time in the Day?
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