Monthly Teaching Letter Archives

GENESIS 49-50 – THE FAITH OF THE FATHERS -‘FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR.’

Dear Friends, As we come to the end of the year and the joy of Christmas can you remember the feelings you had as a youngster as you anticipated Santa and all the gifts he would bring? I guess those … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

Dear Friends, The State of the Ministry gives an overall view of the ministry and some new venues the Lord is calling us into. ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING I continue to meet with men on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Our … Continue reading

GOD’S PLAN MOVES FORWARD

Dear Friends, As we recall all the parental favoritism, jealousy, lies and deceit, sibling rivalry, rebellion and murder that took place in Jacob's strife-filled family it is absolutely amazing that God could orchestrate a plan that would reunite them and … Continue reading

GOD CALLS US TO CONFESS OUR (UNCONFESSED) SINS SO HE MAY USE US FOR HIS ON-GOING PURPOSES

Dear Friends, As the ten brothers finally have to face the music of their unconfessed sins against Joseph, "the cat comes out of the bag, the elephant in the living room is crushing the furniture and the brothers' skeleton in … Continue reading

JOSEPH – ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITY – FROM THE PIT TO THE PALACE- GENESIS 39:20-41:57

Dear Friends,             {As may be the case with some of you, we are experiencing the impact of the economic downturn and our contributions for 2009 have declined. If you are in a position to help, would you prayerfully consider … Continue reading

JOSEPH – AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE ON HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION – GENESIS 39

Dear Friends,       We see Joseph in this chapter as an excellent example of how to overcome temptation. Let's take a look at how he did it.  "The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the … Continue reading

GENESIS 37 – THE LIFE OF JOSEPH – SIN, SUFFERING AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

Dear Friends,      Joseph is a picture of the obedient son who was faithful in small things both at home and later as a slave in Egypt and his obedience cost him a lot. And his (and our) many small … Continue reading

GETTING “BATTLE READY” FOR THE TIMES AT HAND – HOW TO BEAT THE DEVIL

  May 2009  Dear Friends,      The quote below is taken from a scene in the Lord of the Rings and Frodo and Sam are in the midst of what looks like a losing battle. Did you ever feel that … Continue reading

GENESIS 32, JACOB WRESTLES WITH GOD. “IF IT’S BROKE, DON’T FIX IT”

April 2009   Dear Friends     I am sure you have heard the statement: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But God says the opposite: "If it's broke, don't fix it" – meaning our pride and self-sufficiency. God now breaks … Continue reading

REVELATION 2:12-16 — THE CHURCH AT PERGAMUM – THE BIG LIE ABOUT SEX

April 2010 Dear Friends, "I know where you live-where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put … Continue reading

GENESIS 28:10-22, LIKE JACOB, WE OFTEN ENCOUNTER GOD BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

  Dear Friends,                                                                  Just after Jacob receives the blessing of God (yet, deceitfully) he becomes a fugitive running for his life and yet not running after God. He feathered his own nest and is now uprooted. He was … Continue reading

GENESIS 25-28, SIX SAD SCENES/FOUR SINFUL PEOPLE

  February 2009   Dear Friends,                                                                         We now transition from the life of Abraham to his descendents Isaac and Jacob. Before we look at this sad account of God's people disobeying Him and deceiving others we must look at our … Continue reading