Tag Archives: you must be born again

April Newsletter: The Incredible Power of the New Birth

Posted on April 12, 2012
Spring

Greetings in Jesus’ Precious Name, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” 1 John 3:1-3, KJV. … Continue reading →

Amazing Grace: The John Newton Story

Posted on November 7, 2011
Amazing Grace

By Tom Shanklin Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me…. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. In 1748, John Newton, the captain of a merchant ship and a slave trader, encountered a horrific storm at sea. Newton was a rank and cruel sinner, living a totally immoral and irreligious life, but some seeds of the Gospel had been planted in his heart as a child by his mother. As he was about to perish, he cried out to God for mercy and … Continue reading →

A Great Weekend of Ministry in Ruthton, Minnesota

Posted on October 25, 2011
SusanPray

Susan and I had a wonderful weekend of ministry at Ruthton, Minnesota. Susan was invited to speak at a women’s luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Country Church with Pastor Rich and Fran DeRuyter. She shared two messages from the Word: “Who Are You Anyway?” and “You Are a Daughter.” About 40 women attended. I heard many positive reports from the ladies. Here’s some comments we received by email: “I was SO blessed on Saturday!  I just wanted to come and receive. Thank you and to the Country Church for the refreshing time!” “Just … Continue reading →