St. Basil the Great, Latin Basilius, (born ad 329*, Caesarea Mazaca, Cappadocia—died January 1, 379, Caesarea); he was an early Church Father who defended the orthodox faith against the Arian heresy. *Wikipedia says "around 330," sources vary on his exact birth year.
September Praise and Prayer Update
PRAISE:1. In the midst of the global pandemic and other real challenges, Jesus film Project just finished its second best fiscal year; the best in 21 years! God is providing the funds for film evangelism, follow-up and church planting worldwide. It's humbling. To Him goes the praise, honor and glory! 2. My back is definitely better, the epidural helped. There's a …
Heartfelt Prayers: Keith Green*
Oh Lord, You’re beautifulYour face is all I seeFor when Your eyes are on this childYour grace abounds to meOh Lord, please light the fireThat once burned bright and cleanReplace the lamp of my first loveThat burns with holy fearI want to take Your Word and shine it all aroundBut first help me just to …
August Prayer Update
PRAISE: Our new staff team member Dona Stankich, serving in the Orlando Office is fitting into her role as our Fulfillment Administrator. Pray as she continues to learn the many aspects of her job.God continues to provide financially for the ministry, and we have seen some encouraging responses for several projects this summer. PRAYER: Continue to pray …
A Covenant Prayer — John Wesley
I am no longer my own, but yours.Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will.Put me to doing, put me to suffering.Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you,Praised for you or criticized for you.Let me be full, let me be empty.Let me have all things, …
July Prayer Update
1. As parts of the world reopen from the pandemic, pray that the recording of additional languages of "JESUS" can commence. More than 50 language scripts are ready to go. Pray for recordists traveling in July. One team is traveling to the Middle East and two others are going to East Africa. Also, pray that the …
June Prayer Update
PRAISE:1. A new staff member joined my team this past month serving from our Orlando headquarters. Please pray for Dona to quickly learn her role as our Fulfillment Administrator. (I will introduce her formally later.)2. As the Covid-19 shut down subsides in California, the doors are opening to return to the office where I am more productive …
A Prayer of Thomas à Kempis
Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know,to love what I ought to love,to praise what delights thee most,to value what is precious in thy sight,to hate what is offensive to thee.Do not suffer me to judge according to the sight of my eyes,nor to pass sentence according to the …
May Prayer Update
PRAISE: 1. The Southeast Asian languages and television fundraising video has finally completed the editing stage. It will only be shared by DVD and Thumb Drive due to the highly confidential content. Pray for the selecting of the best vendor for duplication and mailing; it is now scheduled to go out the last week in June. 2. More …
April Prayer Update
PRAISE: My workload has leveled off to the point I can potentially take a few days off to do some work on my townhouse. Please pray that I can make good use of the time.For more than 43 years God has provided my ministry financial needs, and He continues to prove Himself faithful. Thanks to the …
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