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December
1, 2005
FaithPoint
We
have been blogging for over a year now and have received many positive
responses to The Faith Log. Now
we are preparing to go to the next level and launch a podcast in the new
year. A podcast is sort of an audio blog. You might also think of it as a
radio journal on the internet. It is something you can access at your
convenience and “play on demand.” We are calling our new program
FaithPoint, to go along with The Faith Log. Still working on the formatting
details (program length, scheduling, etc.) but we will keep you informed.
Prayer-Walking at Westfield
For this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, I have taken up a
special project of prayer—actually of prayer-walking. Three or four days a
week, I am going up to the local shopping mall, Westfield Shopping Town, for
some onsite prayer.
Jesus told a parable of some different soils—some hard and
compacted, some rocky, some full of thorns and thistles, and some very good.
The seed that was scattered was very good seed—the best, in fact—but the
differences in the soil made all the difference in the world in regard to
the harvest.
In another parable, Jesus said that the kingdom of God is
like a man who planted a seed, and then went about his business. The seed
grew, though the man did not know how. He simply prepared good soil, planted
good seed and then had full confidence that there would be a wonderful
harvest—and there was.
So my project is to prepare the soil for a good and fruitful
planting. During this next month, there is going to be a special opportunity
for the seed of the Gospel to be presented as people go about their holiday
preparations. It will be a witness of the coming of Jesus Christ 2000 years
ago in Bethlehem, and also a consideration of why He came.
Yes, there is a lot of commercialization that has grown up
around it, and for many or most people, the commercial tends to choke out
the spiritual. That’s why I’m praying. I’m preparing the soil at
Westfield to set an atmosphere that will be receptive to the Gospel message
inherent in the Christmas story. As I go up and down the mall (I probably
look like I’m just walking the mall for my health), I am praying.
When I finish, I go to one of the sitting areas and have a
little devotional time with the Lord (I carry a handy little New Testament
with Psalms).
The Christmas story is good seed, and as it begins to be sown
into the soil prepared at Westfield this season, I am watching for a harvest
of joy and salvation for many who frequent the shops and kiosks of this busy
place.
For
more on doing this kind of prayer walk, see: Highlights from The
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November 4, 2005 We were saddened this month at the passing of my
step-father, Wallace B. Dalton. He was a fine man who left this world better
than he found it. The obituary from the Charlotte Observer presents his accomplishments very well. We
rejoice that he has entered into the joy of the LORD, and we honor his
memory. To celebrate this little milestone, for the month of November we are offering our new book, The Faith Log, at a special value. Regularly $12.00, this month you can get it for just $9.95 + shipping and handling (see box at right). WBM Daily Page
Highlights from The
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October 12, 2005 We’ve been continuing with the various assignments the Lord has given us: Bible study group, leading worship for the School of the Spirit at our home church, leading worship for the monthly pastors’ prayer lunch, the Faith Log. In September, Wayne Anderson, of Standsure Ministries, brought some teaching to our home church. We have learned much from him over the past 5-6 years, so it was a privilege to be asked to bring the worship for a couple of these recent meetings. We continue to see the goodness of the Lord, and we give Him all the thanks and praise. Healing Conference
Highlights from The
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September 10, 2005 The hot, slow days of August have past, leaving behind the hot, slow days of September :) Thank God for air conditioning! So we've been staying indoor in the cool working on the 'blog and some book design. Bible study on Tuesday mornings. Leading worship for School of the Spirit on Wednesday nights. Breakfast with the Bible study group on Thursdays. Somebody Cares pastors' prayer lunch on the third Thursday of every month. Praising and enjoying God throughout. Hope you are, too. Desire Street
Ministries Hurricane Katrina has scattered the community and the entire ministry team. Mo Leverett, executive director, has established temporary headquarters in the Atlanta area and is seeking a location to resume Desire Street Academy as a boarding school until they are able to reestablish in New Orleans. We believe that God redeems not only individuals and communities, but even the land as well. The ministry of the gospel has been sown on that piece of ground, and we fully expect the kingdom of God to burst forth and flourish there to make the Desire Street neighborhood a place of godly desire. Desire Street Ministries is well worth prayer and
financial support, and we invite you to visit them online at www.desirestreet.org
to see their work, their present needs (click on "Latest Hurricane
Update"), and perhaps consider how you might help.
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August 1, 2005 Not many “newsy” bits this month. Just working steadily along and getting some things done. Behind the scenes kind of things, like getting the ministry accounting set up on QuickBooks software (whew!). Moving along on a few other projects. Writing up a storm on The Faith Log. Having a good time. Hope you are, too. Going After Ancient
Wisdom Healing Prayer and
John Wesley's Horse
Suz and I have prayed over our “horses” (cars) and blessed them in the name of Jesus on a number of occasions with some pretty remarkable results. God has not ceased doing signs and wonders. Letters From Our Friends
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July 1, 2005 "I love the LORD because He heard my voice and my supplication. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live." (Psalm 116:1-2). Yep, that about sums it up for me! God is so good! The Faith
Log You can order The Faith Log from us directly. It is also available at Amazon.com in paperback and eBook. Vinny
Gallagher Meetings Over the years since we have had our ministry
website, and now our ‘blog,
our faith-building materials have been viewed all over the earth and we have
heard from people from many parts around the world. We have also had many of
our articles posted on a number of other websites. As I’ve said before, it
really is a world-wide web, and I want to acknowledge God’s faithfulness
in enlarging our borders.
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June 1 , 2005 Our daughter reached a milestone this month, graduating from High School. She will now be working with the newly instituted Joshua Center for the Arts, in Brandon, FL. She will be doing some teaching and helping with administration (that's certainly a gift!). The vision of the Joshua Center is to further the kingdom of God through use of all the arts for His glory. They will cause the walls of the enemy to fall wherever they go. This month we had the opportunity to sit under the teaching of Wayne Anderson. He is a father to this ministry, and we always look forward to hearing him. He taught us on the principles of inheritance in the kingdom of God. One thing Suzanne and I came away with in a much deeper way is the encouragement from Jesus, "Let not your heart be troubled" (John 14:1). The grace and glory (His goodness and greatness) is much greater than any failure or difficulty we will ever have to deal with. And so I say to you, "Let not your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe in Jesus." The Healing Names of God (now
here!) Over 70 minutes of soaking prayer and meditation on the healing names of God to help you receive your healing. Update on The Faith Log (book
edition) Yes, we named it after our 'blog, and for good reason—that is where it was birthed. We are excited to present these writings on The Dynamics of Faith because so many people simply do not know how to use their faith. This new book also includes a section called The Gateway Between Heaven and Earth. Also included is A Vocabulary of Faith, working definitions that have helped us greatly in our faith walk with the Lord. We expect to release the book edition of The Faith Log in early July. Letters
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May 4, 2005 Good month. Moving forward. Praising God for
our new laptop computer—thanks for your prayers and contributions. It is
up-to-date, fast and with a large capacity RAM and hard drive. The
portability factor is a big help. And it is very quiet, which is a great
benefit for the recording work I’ve been doing.
Much of this book has already been written,
so the process will be sorting it out, editing it together and polishing it
up. Yeah, you can read a lot of it already online at the blog, but the book
will have the advantage of portability, no typos (well, at least a lot fewer
typos), and it will make a great gift for people who could use a jumpstart
in their faith.
(Hmmmmm, that last one sounds a bit fishy to me, too.) Highlights from The Faith Log: Defibrillations to set your heart beating with the rhythms of God. Let us know if you find these articles helpful. |
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April 1, 2005 (No foolin') February was busy, and
March did not slow down any. We’ve had so many wonderful opportunities for
prayer, worship and bible teaching—but we’re asking God for more. We’re
praying for a home for our new Sunday evening worship, and also asking God
to bring us a new laptop computer for our writing, teaching, and recording
work, and administration of the ministry.
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March 3, 2005 Well, February was a short month, but it was packed quite full. The first two weeks were spent largely in preparation for the last two weeks, which were two week-long conferences. Healing
and Deliverance Conference
The first conference was on Healing, Deliverance and
Discipleship, presented by Ellel ministries. Ellel is an international
ministry directed by Peter Horrobin, the author of a 2-volume set of books
called Healing Through Deliverance. My
role in the conference was to open up the morning and evening sessions with
worship, to “hold the door open” for the people to come into the
presence of the Lord, where healing happens and transformation takes place.
The group was very responsive and we enjoyed many wonderful times together
glorifying and enjoying God.
International Apostolic Ministries 2005 The second conference was the 2005 convening of International Apostolic Ministries. This is the body that ordained Suzanne and me to Gospel ministry a few years back. We came expecting to receive from the Lord, to be encouraged and renewed, and to hear a fresh word of guidance regarding our life and ministry. We were not disappointed. We were greatly encouraged by a prophetic word that was spoken over us toward the end of the week: “Conquer the land. Plow with hope. Partake of the harvest.” Those are very powerful words, and full of meaning for us in the context of our life and direction, and I’m sure we will be unpacking and meditating on them for quite a while. Ministry in the Marketplace One of the challenges we received from the Lord at IAM 2005
is to get involved in ministry in the marketplace. Suzanne is there now,
with her work as a Benefits Manager, and we are praying to see how God wants
to bring forth His kingdom through that. One way the Lord has shown me to
get involved in marketplace ministry is to simply go onsite to area
businesses and pray for the blessing and prosperity of God to come upon
them, and for the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to be lifted up there.
We believe that God is a God of blessing, and that He has
authorized us as agents of His blessing. We are learning and stretching out
in this area. For instance, when we go out to eat now, we not only bless our
own food, but all the food in the joint, that there might be a revelation of
the goodness of God and an experience of His peace in those places.
Also, when I say, “bless the food,” I do not just mean that we ask God to bless it for us. Jesus gave us authority to bless when He taught us to pray, “Your [the Father’s] will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” So we take that authority and exercise it even when we pray at meal time—“I bless this food in Jesus’ name”—believing that the will of God will be done in that food, exactly as His will is being done in heaven. Can you imagine eating food that is charged with the power of heaven? Now go a step further and imagine charging it with the power of heaven! Every believer is an authorized agent. The Joyful House of Prayer Over the past two years, the Lord has been speaking with us
regarding the ”Joyful House of Prayer.” This comes to us from Isaiah
56:6-7: “Also the sons of the foreigner who join themselves to the LORD,
to serve Him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants … even
them I will bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of
prayer.” For two years we have been waiting on the Lord to show us what He
wants us to do with that.
This week, at the IAM convening, the Lord showed us that the
time has come to begin moving on JHOP. We believe He is directing us to
begin Sunday evening worship services in area homes, where even the
unchurched can receive a revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ, that they
might come to Him, to love and serve Him, and that all might be joyful in
His house of prayer.
A further word from the Lord that came to me this week was quite startling: “Plant churches with My glory.” No doubt, churches ought to be planted with the glory of God, but what was new was that He was directing me to plant churches. I’m in over my head on that one! But you’ve got to step out of the boat if you’re going to walk on water. One thing I know is that these will probably be pretty peculiar churches if the Lord is going to use me to plant them. We are going after 1 Corinthians 14:26ff, the works of Jesus, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Please, keep us in prayer. We’ll keep you posted. |
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February 3, 2005 We give thanks to God for His goodness and praise Him for His
faithfulness. January was a difficult month, but God is with us in every
circumstance, and we rely on His promises. We continue to have wonderful
times of worship and study in the Word of God. And we expect to see His
glory shine forth, even in unexpected ways.
On
Saturday, January 22, 2005, we returned home from a family visit and
received the news that Don Connolly, our dear friend, passed away. He was a
very generous-hearted man whom God used to bless many ministries and
individuals in our community. He was a great friend to our ministry, as
well, and was on our board of directors. The Dynamics of
Biblical Faith
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January 4, 2005 As you may have noticed, we have been tweaking and upgrading
our logo and our look. Instead of the old “hang ten” bare feet, there is
now a rendering of the burning bush (which gets more to the point of what we
are about). We like the vibrant colors. The “blue over green” motif
symbolizes the coming together of heaven and earth, which is the way God
gets things done in this world.
A
Glance Back With Thanksgiving
We give thanks to God for His faithfulness to us in 2004—for
victories won and the things we were able to accomplish. We thank Him from
bringing us unscathed through four devastating hurricanes. We also thank Him
for showing Himself strong in the healing of my mother.
This year we published:
This year we also had many of our faith-building articles
published on other web pages and in a local Christian newspaper. In
addition, the hits on our articles on our own web page totaled almost
17,000.
This year we acquired book distribution through Ingram’s
and Spring Arbor. This serves to make our print books (and also our three
eBook editions) available online at numerous outlets. It also means that our
print editions are available through most bookstores, Christian and secular.
This year our web page, www.walkingbarefoot.com,
received almost 160,000 hits from all around the world.
This year we launched a ‘blog (web log) into the “blogosphere.”
We call it The Faith Log—exploring
the workings of Biblical faith. Defibrillations to set your heart beating
with the rhythms of God. “Shuttle flights” leaving daily—online at faithlog.blogspot.com.
Looking
Forward With Joyful Expectation
As our teaching ministry expands in 2005, we will be
producing audio messages on CD. Our first release in this area is called Get
a Revelation of Heaven. It is from a meeting where I had prepared to
preach on Psalm 1, but the Lord orchestrated everything toward Psalm 11, “When
the foundations are destroyed, what the righteous do?” It turned out to be
just what that church needed to hear. That’s what I call a God thing.
In 2005 we also plan to publish:
We look forward to continuing The
Faith Log in 2005. It has been an invigorating experience for me as I
post each day concerning the things God has been impressing upon me. My
expectation is that this will stimulate new writing projects that are
pertinent for faith in these times.
This is a year of overflow, and we are believing God to open
up new opportunities for us to preach and teach on prayer, faith and the
power of God. We are asking God to place us in strategic partnerships with
other ministries for preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ, and we watch
in anticipation for those whom God is bringing forth to join with us in
ministry. We will certainly appreciate the partnership of your prayers in
these matters.
May the glory of the Lord abound more and more in your life
and ours in this coming year.
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We
recently had a book signing at Family Christian Store in Brandon, FL. Had a
great time autographing books, chatting with folks from a variety of
churches, and got to pray with someone for the healing and deliverance of
her son. Also gave out a few newsletters, brochures and cards. Suz snapped
this photo of me with our digital.
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articles are on file at 
