Guys I can't give any details and I will not be posting this information on any other forum, but this week is really important to us at BTJ. we have Chinese pastors that have traveled to be together for the first time since the pandemic started last year. It is amazing to be with them and in prayer with them, but we need to plan the best way to support the church in China for this year. We do not want our own ideas, agendas, and thoughts to pollute what God has for us. Please pray for the leading and the guiding of the Holy Spirit during this time.
@weavers4jesus You know, I am really looking forward to having all eternity to really get to know many people that I have only met online.
@weavers4jesus That's fantastic! China looks like a wonderful country in many ways; I'm glad that you can experience it and interact with the people like a tourist never could.
@bethany Wow, just wow! I guess you can't judge a book by its cover.
I thought I would give an update on my health.
No more nosebleeds! Yay!! I think they were really linked to my blood pressure. My blood pressure has been steadily coming down. I have been careful about my diet, working out faithfully and depending on God more for everything.
Still have a way to go, but getting there.
Praise God!
@weavers4jesus Such an interesting life you lead!
So we went home in a Rickshaw! And our home is a loooong way from town! But this old man was SO sweet!!! Who could refuse such a kind soul? He saw taxis giving us a hard time, so he came forward to help us. I thought it was too far (which is why I didn’t even consider it at first) but he smiled a toothless grin and say “no problem” so ...... ok! We hopped in and enjoyed the ride home so much. Cold wind blowing through the windows and cracks in the welded together metal frame. From Now on I will always seek the rickshaws now that I know they can make it home! I’d rather give my money to the elderly and those who are more poor and I always use them in town!
As I soaked it all in I was reminded that these are some of the most precious moments here in China that one can never experience in North America.
@weavers4jesus I pray for you daily.
Evangelist Mario Murillo challenges the timid church leaders of the west:
"Then I turned to all the pastors and leaders and asked them, “Are you preaching comfort to these sheep? Are you training them to give an answer? Are you taking action against persecution in your area by confronting politicians and government about religious freedom?”
https://mariomurilloministries.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/do-you-really-care-about-your-people/?fbclid=IwAR1yJHLpwA-GhFRQbQg0g05vJ4GRXLVLzrhfOMLZafGvG4iV8VmC2XgSsoc
OK everyone, it is time to agree in prayer.
Father, in the name of Yeshua, we come before you and agree for your will in this country. We agree that President Trump is supposed to be in office.. We agree for you to bring down the demonic strongholds over our country and put the people in office that you want. We thank you that you raise up kings and that you bring down kings. We thank you for protecting us as a people from the evil one. We give you glory and praise and honour and thank you for your faithfullness. In the name of Yeshua. Amen
@KarlGessler I must admit, pillows being bulky as they are, that My Pillows are slowly taking over my house--I love them. My newest purchases will remain tightly rolled in their original packages in my linen closet, waiting for the grandkids. lol
Protip: you'll love their mattress topper. If you replace your mattress, get yourself a firm, plain top model (the pillow tops always break down). Make it cozy with Mike's great mattress topper.
@sinbach I'm sure we all totally agree with you. Remember, they are on a mission to deliberately harm America.
@sinbach
One interesting article after another. I share them on all my socials.
The long arm of the CCP reaches out to silence Chinese truth tellers, even when they are in the USA.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/bob-fu-of-china-aid-granted-restraining-order-against-protestors.html?fbclid=IwAR2413BSzYkfVnfeIk8H3zBeEwDXvhjk8o_T-ZwljHhPvtIsNibaWrvYe3g
Something to be aware of if you get the vaccine:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mammograms-lymph-node-swelling-covid-vaccine?fbclid=IwAR0tlxQ2vwKNQuC8QUvXDcbW_P0jlBfk05Zo9m4H8thACP0LvvpsYFEXtMM
@sinbach "be prepared to take greater responsibility in aiding mission workers to travel to nations in the 10/40 Window". You mean donations? Count me in! Is there something else?
God's mind is very much on those who still don't know Him. This amazing story shows how He orchestrates magnificent coincidences to reach out to remote people groups.
https://asiaharvest.org/the-lost-instrument-the-amazing-story-of-how-god-reached-a-forgotten-tribe-in-the-philippines/
@gunkslinger As someone who is a little hard of hearing, I will say that masking has really interfered with my ability to understand what people are saying. I didn't realize that I was reading lips in addition to listening. It is especially perplexing when a speaker at a microphone covers their face--senseless.