January. 2010



Dear friend in Christ,

Renewal Ministries has had a wonderful past year.  I hope you have, too.

The “Renewal Days”  have been particularly fruitful.  In two days, how can you expect much to happen?  But sixteen hours of intense time together, going over the weak parts of life, the questions, the seeking of guidance – all in the context of the Word and prayer – turns marriages around, shines light on future paths, and makes life sing again!  I’ve been amazed at God’s creativity in leading us along and turning surprising corners.

And the discipling!  My two groups this year total twelve eager young women.  And many want extra time for more input!  Fruit: one discipler wrote last summer, “My girls and I feel so blessed and full of knowledge, in carrying out the legacy you began…. I will be leaving for the South this summer and heading for Africa in September.  It all began with the freedom I found in the Lord through discipleship….”

“Pray for us, that God may open a door for our message” (Col. 4:3) – more and more!

                       

Sincerely yours in Him,
                     
                                Anne

A new decade!  We can all be glad!  Time is our friend!

“Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” (Ro. 13:11).

Every second that ticks off brings you closer to the solutions to your problems, to the coming of Jesus, to “the renewal of all things” (Mt. 19:28).  Every second is a brand new bridge over which you cross to His culmination, His glory.  They’re God’s beautiful gifts coming and coming, regularly, evenly, on schedule, and bursting with His stupendous promises – and every promise on the verge of being fulfilled.

Listen – it’s first earth, then heaven; first Old Testament, then New; first law, then grace; He makes the best wine last: that’s His style.

Now you’re finished reading this letter.  It’s later than when you started reading it.  Be glad!  

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