Ministry

Billion Dollar Zimbabwe

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Not too long ago Zimbabwe’s economy had such hyperinflation that their currency diluted in value almost overnight. About a year ago, before my trip to this country, a friend of mine who lives in Zimbabwe gave me 5 billion Zimbabwe dollars! Whoa, I must be rich! …Not so fast. “This is worth about 2 cents in […]

General

More Lessons from G Mueller

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Here’s another quote regarding prayer and money from George Mueller: “The greatness of the sum required affords me a kind of secret joy; for the greater the difficulty to be overcome, the more will it be seen to the glory of God how much can be done by faith and prayer.” The context was the […]

Family

Financial Update

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As we begin 2009, we’re looking to the Lord to cover some significant financial needs.  Overall donations from our ministry partners are down by about 9%.  Basically, we will need an additional $13,000 just to cover our minimum goals and expenses for the year ahead. Perhaps you know that we are completely funded by individuals […]

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Lesson in Money from Hero of Faith

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George Mueller.  1805 – 1898. Here’s a man who faced great financial uncertainty almost every day of his life.  Yet, he has become known as one of the most generous missionaries ever to have lived. Earlier this year I enjoyed reading George Mueller: Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans.  It’s a children’s book and we got it […]