Tuesday, October 30, 2012

FALL REFLECTIONS

Phoenix Pastors is now on Skype and Face Time. Both mediums allow us to have live conversations with you with one condition: you also need either Skype or Face Time. Let me know, if you would like to connect. Currently, God has me serving individuals with grief. This door has now opened where we are meeting to listen, discuss, and encourage those going through the journey of grief. All of them are experiencing the death of a close friend or relative. It’s been a challenge, but God is both teaching me and helping those in grief. One individual, we’ll call him “Ray.” He really needs your prayers. His wife died not too long ago. He doesn’t have a relationship with the Lord Jesus and isn’t too thirsty for the gospel. Please pray his heart and mind become free from the spiritual fortresses which keep him in bondage. Just a few weeks ago, God opened the door for me to preach the gospel to over 400 people at a Memorial. The man who had died was well known and well – liked by many people. Some of them were in “recovery” groups which this man led. Others were former co-workers, friends, and family. While it is not easy to measure the results of sharing the gospel, it was a thrill to share with so many at one time. Pray for those folks to reflect upon the words of the gospel and turn to Jesus Christ. Pray as well for the family. It seemed clear that they were not believers. This year, we have three in high school. Kelly is occupied, keeping the home operating and juggling schedules as well as car commutes to work, extra activities, and the homes of our children’s friends. You know, we are dealing with the typical teenager things many of you are aware. Finally, Paul is on the verge of co-producing and writing a manual to train “lay-chaplains.” This is exciting and may lead to future opportunities, including educational classes. We’ll keep you posted. Thank you for reading this and please feel free to share it with someone else who may be interested in knowing more about Phoenix Pastors.