Is this for real? "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials..." (James 1:2-8). As we were both hit by physical trials this past week, I said to my wife, "It's party time! Let's celebrate! If we are supposed to count this all joy, we may as well enjoy it." Instead of fasting, we went to our favorite place to eat, "Pure & Simple Cafe" in Greencastle, PA. Why
wait for joy after the battle when we can have it at the beginning? I have had joy ever since. His joy is what takes us through our fiery trials for the joy of the Lord is strength to our spirit, soul, mind and body.
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy" (Psalm 94:19).
In my last email I shared how before my yearly heart check up last week I heard the words - "False Report." After listening to my heart the doctor said, "I hear a little heart murmur. We will check it out to make sure your heart is ok." I held onto those words, False Report, above what the doctor said. Arriving home the Lord convicted ME of murmuring. I immediately
repented. I am convinced our bodies often let us know what's going on in our spiritual life. My test was this past Thursday morning and the doctor called me on Friday to tell me, "Everything is fine." I believe when I repented the bullet missed me and I am not the same person.
My wife is doing much better after seeing an orthopedic doctor last week concerning the pain in her leg. We are both taking wings!
Your prayers are priceless to us. They keep us going and breathe life into us. Thank you so much.
Upcoming Meetings for Blowing The Shofar Ministry
* Friday, April 5th 5:30pm
Saturday, April 6th 8am - 10pm
The Revelation 22 Alliance Conference w/ Dale and Luanne Mast "Preparing New Wineskins"
The Well - A Vineyard Church
255 Najoles Rd. Unit J, - Millersville, Maryland
* Tuesday, April 16th 6:30pm
Charles Town Aglow Lighthouse
222 S. Mildred St. Charles Town, West Virginia
Contact: Liz Stroop 1-304-725-4278 or 304 -671-4649.
* Saturday, April 13th 10am
Altoona Aglow Lighthouse at The Center City Church
801 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
Contact: Sandy Maines at 814-684-7855
