Bible Ministry 2010

     Just as the donkey carries a cross we too have our own crosses to bear, some heavier than others.  Looking further one might also notice that the cross upon the donkey marks the exact center of his being.  I believe this is to be a sign for us.  When we place Christ in the center of our lives he is faithful to carry our burdens if only we would turn them over to him.  In a town called Bethlehem a donkey such as this carried the word in.  Later he carried the word to Calvary and now he has carried it to many of you.  If you have received a Bible at a donkey show, special event, occasion, or from someone who picked one up just for you, know that a special prayer has been said each day on your behalf.   You can find the number of your Bible listed below along with the daily prayer that goes out for you.

     You may also email me with any special prayer requests and I will add them to my personal prayer list.  I would be glad to post any requests if you so desire. 

DAILY PRAYER:

The prayer goes something like this: Lord I pray that those who were faithful to your call and have received one of the Bibles listed below will hunger for the revelation knowledge of you which comes through your Word.  I ask Lord that they will desire to have a closer relationship with you.  Bless their home with peace, joy, hope, etc.  Protect their family from the hand of Satan.  Lord I pray too that you will heal them of any physical, emotional, and/or financial problems that they may be encountering.   Show them that your word will reveal to them the true purpose for their life.  Pour out upon them special blessings that they may share their joy with others so that all might see Jesus in them.

WHO IS JESUS?

To learn about the loving kindness of this most extraordinary man, God's son, you should begin reading in the book of John.  Once you understand who he is you may want to except his gift of eternal life.  As you read the following scriptures the Lord will reveal to you how you may receive salvation through grace.

John 14:6
Romans 10:9-11
2Corinthians 5:15
Revelations 3: 20

BIBLES BY NUMBER: 

YEAR 2010
To date we have now passed out 1400 Bibles

July 3rd:  This year we decided to cancel our plans and allow the Lord to direct our path.  Instead of traveling to Shelbyville we decided to stay closer to home and share the Word with those in our community.  We could not have had a better day.  The sun was out with a little breeze to help ward off the heat.  It was the perfect day for a Fourth of July Parade.  We felt so welcomed by Mrs. Baker the Crab Orchard Parade host and were given a front of the line position which was wonderful for our little Moses who finds it hard to keep up with his long legged equine friends who tend to take up the rear.  As always we came prepared to distribute God's Word.  Cookies were prepared, Bibles were stickered, brochures folded, bookmarks cut and most importantly prayers were prayed that those who would accept our gifts would be blessed.  Life has so many distractions, hurdles, heart breaks, financial struggles, etc.  Often we find ourselves looking for peace but yet we don't know where to find it.  Truthfully, it is found right within the pages of the Bible.  I encourage you to look no further, seek no more but instead read and put into practice the Word that the Lord God has left for us as a gift that we might be set free from the bondage of sin enabling us to enjoy all that the Lord has provided.  From experience I have found that when we seek joy through our own means we somehow seem disappointed.  I cannot explain how it feels to be obedient to the Lord and receive his blessings.  There is a feeling of absolute fulfillment.  I challenge you to try it.  Choose a scripture and put it into practice, be patient, and enjoy the blessings of the Lord.  You, too, will understand why we love to share God's Word with all that will receive it.  May God Bless You!!!    "His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’"
Matthew 25: 21(NKJV)

July 14th:  This was a special opportunity to share our little donkey and God's Word with His precious children.  I am so thankful and blessed to have had the chance to meet all the wonderful boys at the Sunrise Children's Home.  I pray that the Lord will guide their path, open their minds, and allow them to dream big dreams that unfold into reality.  I pray that they will each open their hearts to the Truth of your Word and the knowledge of who you are and walk in faith as they accept your gift of salvation and seek to live a righteous life.  "And the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever. Isaiah 32: 17

July 23-24th:  Each year I eagerly await my trip to the Breyerfest.  During this time I am always amazed at how God can use the simple things in life like a little black donkey named Moses to touch the lives of others.  Within the text of this book is: the answer to many of life's questions, the directions for living a fulfilled life full of purpose, the way to financial peace, the ability to live contently, ..., and most of all the ability to first love yourself for who you are and to then love others as he has called us to do.  Through him we can forgive and be forgiven.  I pray that this book will allow you to live a life free of guilt, remorse, unforgiving, criticism, fear...  Through Christ you can live free, loved, and joyful.  This is what he wants for you.  His Word will teach you how to achieve all of this.   He is not concerned with your past but rather focuses on your future.  Colossians 1:11-14  May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

September 24th:  When I think of the Apple Festival it reminds me of the story or Adam and Eve.  So often we are temped by  those who are around us or by our own desires to seek after that which we do not need.  We can be driven by what others have or say and find ourselves lost, hurting, ashamed, disappointed ...  When we seek the things of God we never turn up empty but rather fulfilled.  No! Life is not always easy even for those who place the Lord first in their life.  The difference is for those who believe they have the assurance of knowing that there are better days awaiting them.  I pray today that no matter where you are or what you are facing that you will seek to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.  I pray that you will have the opportunity to experience his Grace, forgiveness, and a peace that surpasses all understanding.  He can be your rock when you need something to stand on.  He is the one who can comfort you through the storms and steady you along life's bumpy path way.  Hold fast to this scripture.   Psalms 62:5 "My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him."

October 2nd:  When I think of a Parade it makes me think of the Lord and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem where he was hailed as king and then rejected by those he had helped and befriended.  What mental anguish He must have felt.  We have all sought the acceptance of others just to find out that is was temporary, and dependent on our performance, status, wealth, possessions etc.  I have found comfort in knowing that where God is concerned I am special no matter my circumstances .  In fact I meant so much to the Lord that he laid his life down just for me.  When you truly embrace this and accept this truth it is life changing.  You'll find a new sense of purpose and gain adoration from the One who will never leave you nor forsake you.  You are His glorious creation and He so desires to have a relationship with you.  He rejoices in your successes and lifts you up in  in your failures.  He is a true friend one you can count on for He is the same yesterday, today and always.  His loves endures forever.  I pray that you will embrace this concept and when you are feeling alone, unimportant, and rejected know that he is with you always.  Matthew 28:20 ". . I am with you always, even to the ends of the earth."

December 3rd:  Christmas has become a time for giving and receiving gifts.  We spend hours wondering what we should give and whether is will be good enough.  If we look to Christ for gift giving advice he would surely tell us that the gift of love will be remember far longer and will make the greatest impact.  In looking for the perfect gift you might ask, How can I give the gift of love this season?  God gave us the greatest gift of love when he sent his son to us to teach us how to find a purpose for our lives, to experience joy during times of trouble, strength in times of turmoil, the ability to forgive those who have hurt us, etc...  Within his Word we can find the answers to all of this.  Jesus came to this earth and suffered all that we suffer and then left us with his Word so that we might live joyfully on this earth and find eternal life through him.  You have just been given the greatest gift that one could receive for within the pages is the answer to all life's troubles, the key to abundant happiness, and a life of contentment and hope for a better future.  It is written, that there are many gifts but the greatest gift is the one of love.  How can we give the gift of love?  We can sacrifice our time and our own desires and make someone's day great.  When we put others first by doing simple acts of kindness we change lives not only the lives of others but ours as well.  1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."  I pray that you will seek to give and receive the gift of love this Christmas season and through your faithfulness you might be blessed as you enter into the new year.