Friday morning in Hermosillo, Sonora. It's 80 degrees with humidity at 85%. I am damp. Yesterday's drive down was pleasant other than a delay at the border. It gave me the chance to be kind to a clerk at the visa office. His surprised smile when I said, "Muchas gracias, Dios te bendiga" was worth … Continue reading Hermosillo 9/19: Planificando para el Exito
Category: Ministry Training
August Update from Pastor Virgil
“From the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 September 3, 2019 I trust you are well and passionately following Jesus. Judy and I are continuing in our adventures, and we are grateful for all your help in doing so. In direct opposition to my nature, we actually took some time off in August. Judy assures … Continue reading August Update from Pastor Virgil
Sunday Supernaturally: Makin’ Salsa
18 But God has carefully designed each member and placed it in the body to function as he desires. 19 A diversity is required, for if the body consisted of one single part, there wouldn't be a body at all! 20 So now we see that there are many differing parts and functions, but one … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Makin’ Salsa
July Update from Pastor Virgil
“Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 Write the Vision! July has come and gone, and it was a good month. Judy and I are generally healthy, and we are continuing to find ways to be of service to others. If you know me, then you know my passion for the Word … Continue reading July Update from Pastor Virgil
Sunday Supernaturally: Dig Deep
Someone's thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them. (Proverbs 20:5 CEV) Proverbs 20:5 CEV) Yesterday I had the privilege of attending a breakfast for pastors and ministry leaders. The topic of the day was “Write the Vision.” As part of the exercise, 5 people shared … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Dig Deep
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Nearly 40 years ago I was sitting on the edge of my bed reading my bible. As I cruised through Galatians chapter 6, I read the words, “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Two things happened. First, I had the thought, “Whoever wrote this … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
De la abundancia del corazon: ¡Va a pasar, cuidado!
Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Después de un reciente viaje ministerial, tuve la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de mi equipo, me informo que estaba teniendo un cansancio y una depresión severa después de haber vuelto a casa. Pude decirle en ese momento “yo también.” Aunque habíamos tenido un viaje maravilloso … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazon: ¡Va a pasar, cuidado!
Ministry Update: June 2019
"From the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 July 6, 2019 June has come and gone, the 4th of July is behind us, and the summer is heating up. Thank you for hanging with us to reach lives with the Word of God. As I travel I am constantly grateful for the opportunity I have … Continue reading Ministry Update: June 2019
Attitudes of Abundance
To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Matthew 25:29 NLT The story of the talents is a favorite for proving all kinds of things, but primarily the … Continue reading Attitudes of Abundance
Sunday Supernaturally: It’s the Message, Stupid!
IEMFe Hermosillo, Sonora And He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? The sower sows the word. And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: It’s the Message, Stupid!