Monday, October 11, 2010

Update October 11, 2010

Be strong and let your heart take courage; all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! Psalm 31:24


“I was at the retreat you preached at on the 5th, through the 7th. I just wanted to let you know that at retreat, God really broke me down. I had a lot of hate, anger, and depression built up in my heart so much that there was no room for God. Since then I had no idea what love really was. I was searching to find it in all the wrong places. Through alcohol, popping pills, and relationships; I was hurt and confused for 8 years of my life. This retreat was my break through. I was sitting at the altar on Saturday night crying, tired of being an alcoholic, and a pill popper at 15 years old. Thinking about where the source of all of these things came from stirred up the anger and the hatred again. All of the sudden, I felt this warm presence all over my body; my mind was cleared from all of the hurt. I had no idea what was happening to me. I asked God hat was going on and I could hear him say "Love." That night I gave my heart to God completely. I laid everything down at the altar and surrendered myself to God. I finally knew what Love was, and through Love comes forgiveness. It was hard to do, but God showed me how to forgive my brother and to show Love to him. Now I am a changed, re-arranged, strong woman of God. I know not to turn back to my old ways looking for love, because the only place I’ll find it is when I’m seeking and following God.”
Jenifer – South New Jersey


The best thing about this testimony; Jenifer found the hope of the Lord. He became the source of her strength.

Be blessed, Randy and Lori

Monday, October 4, 2010

Update October 4, 2010

John 15:13 says “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

Friends are so important to us. Friends like you, our supporters and ministry partners. And, the friends that we make as we are out doing ministry. My father used to say that if you have one good friend, that’s all you need. I feel blessed to have so many friends. This past weekend I made the nine hour trip up to Hancock, MI where I made some new friends. During the week end I had the opportunity to preach to 12 Native American young people from the Barage tribe. Three of these young people came forward for salvation! When God says that heaven will be filled with every tongue and every tribe, he wants us to understand what his kingdom looks like. This weekend I experienced a little taste of His kingdom right here on earth. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to meet and get to know these young people, and to now be able to count them as friends. Your gifts and prayers are what make trips like this possible. You help make the difference in the lives of young people everywhere I go to preach and teach, and make friends for God’s kingdom.

God bless you!


Randydon