A sheep in wolf's clothing.
The second river is the Gihon; it flows around the country of Cush (Ethiopia).
(Genesis 2:13) Good News Translation
The fear of doubt, that we (me and the Holy Spirit) actually had a calling, lead us to volunteer for a missions trip to Ethiopia in 2013. We were desperate to find the will of God. We wanted to do something for God.
Continue reading “Mission: Ethiopia”
Continue reading “Strive Lawfully”And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
(2 Timothy 2:5) KJV
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
(Acts 26:22-23) KJV
Newton didn’t make any great discoveries, he called his bold guesses great discoveries and bluffed well enough to get away with it. His Principia Mathematica boldly charges forth based on four incorrect guesses.
Continue reading “October 30th”No great discovery was ever made without a bold guess.
– Sir Isaac Newton
I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I am a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be revealed. I appeal to you to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.
(1 Peter 5:1-2) Good News Translation
Here then we have a threefold witness to the secret of true prosperity and unmingled blessing: devout meditation and reflection upon the Scriptures, which are at once a book of law, a river of life, and a mirror of self—fitted to convey the will of God, the life of God, and the transforming power of God.
Continue reading “George Muller of Bristol”
Some of the seed fell among thorn bushes, which grew up and choked the plants.
(Matthew 13:7) Good News Translation
On a dusty road between Kombolcha and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we explained our origin story to our pastor, in which we were like Samson at Lehi: we had to smash mainstream science with a Donkey’s jawbone.
Continue reading “March 10th”
Hi Matthew,
just a note to say the way forward is now completely clear. The experience of Ethiopia, preaching at Beza International Church and conversation with Rob (the Donkey’s jawbone) are just a small part of the total confirmation you need to be able to move on.
Finish Biblio’s Blood. This is the first step in making the future that you are hoping for.
Plan to return to Ethiopia, and also plan to be involved in missions to whatever extent you are needed or useful.
Give your full commitment to the body of Christ at HillSide.
God bless and have fun.
Written at Monkey Gorge among the daisys.
Matty (Headwind) 