Just checking in.
Just checking in.
Well I was home for a bit and then gone, then home, then gone! My life! I got to see all of the kiddos while I was home. Corbin and Ashley celebrated their first anniversary this weekend. Wow, has it already been a year? Incredible. I saw Garrett play two games last night, and he is a better baseball player than I ever thought of being. He hits balls I would have just moved out of the way of. Kayla gave her first haircut this last week! [WOW Chelsea You are a real friend!] and it looked great!!!!!! I was so amazed and proud, but know she will never cut mine! Ha Ha! It is so fulfilling to see Debbie and my children growing up and living life. Kayla sang this week for a china mission meeting, helps with the student praise team and is always loving people who need it! Garrett had a great report card, is working on his PSAT and made a better geometry grade than I ever made in my life! I never even took chemistry and he aced that! Ashley is teaching High School English and speech![ that is so ironic, I have a child who not only speaks good English but can teach it! God is good! ] Someone ask me last week what Debbie does these days! Well, she is the booster club mom, goes to all games, helps with te hair products, taxis everyone’s cars to and from the shop, keeps the house, fixes the broken things, paints the walls, does the wash, works at the church in the bed babies, host our small group, takes me to and from the airport, and that’s just a few of her daily responsibilities. She told me she was going to get a job so she could rest! I leave next Thursday for China to be with 30 house church pastors and I can hardly wait. The Lord has given me a study on spiritual leadership and the opportunity to be with His choicest servants. Lonnie Diggs is preparing the trip, and Mom has produced all of the material and had it printed with a little help from Aaron Stapleton! It is really going to be a great opportunity the Lord willing. Well, the road is up and down, I get in the way too often, it is only His grace that allows this mess-up to keep going, He is aware of where I am and He is making me something I could not be and taking me places I could not go! I guess there is nothing to do but thank Him!!!!! I met some new people today, from Vietnam, Vegas, India, Chicago, and Spain. All of that just today! Still working on school, 3 weeks in these two classes then just 3 more classes! It has really been a valuable thing for me!
On a sad note, I will be leading the final service for Ruby Murphy in San Augustine, TX Saturday the 16th. ruby was one of our first and most passionate team members for TSEA Inc. Ruby passed away in her home in Willow AK at the age of 87. The pic was when she visited our home a few months ago in Arlington. Ruby will be missed here, but I guarantee she is making all of Heaven smile! 
Keep me in your thoughts and prayers, live fast knowing it’s over too soon, and hey take time to watch the sun set! Love you all! David
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Friday, October 08, 2010
Wrap up in Columbia
Hey team, just got home last night from Columbia. It was an exciting time for all of us. We happened to be in Quibdo during carnival for a patron saint in that city. As a result there were thousands of people within hearing distance of the gospel, and only heaven knows the life change that took place. Here is a shot of me speaking to the crowd on Tuesday evening. I start an event with Westridge Baptist Church in Grand Prairie tonight. I am excited about the opportunity. On the 21st I head to XIAN China and have the incredible opportunity to lead 30+ house church pastors in Spiritual Leadership class. I am so excited about the opportunity in China. I will do my best to stay engaged in the blog for the next three weeks and not keep you hanging. Love you all and can not wait to meet up the next time! Live fast, the next phase is coming soon!
David
David
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Monday, October 04, 2010
Night three in Quibdo a wet success
Well, the final night of the crusade turned out to be quite the event. Rain began just ans Brant finished his testimony. As I was speaking the people were running for cover. I gave a brief gospel message and some came to Christ but the visible results were minimal as people had run to take shelter. As the rain continued, a group of young believers from the Medellin Christ for the Nations school began to rap. The place filled again with thousands of people who absolutely loved and responded to the music and praise. Just as they finished a song the rain stopped. I shared a brief witness and offered another opportunity for people to come to know Christ personally. many responded just as the rain began again. When we left, the streets were filled with many thousands of people and the Lord’s witness was planted. Who knows who all we will see in Glory. There was one story I wanted to relate to you. Today Paul got to lead two young (20 somethings) men to Christ on the street. This evening they came among the thousands and searched him out. They were so full of joy and excitement. They were all smiles and hugs and soaking up everything they heard. It was exciting to see the life change. Well, this is why we go. I miss you all and hope to see you soon. Live fast, your life is important to someone else. Love you all.
David
David
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Sunday, October 03, 2010
Second night in Quibdo an amazing night
Hey team, the second night of Crusade was incredible. The Lord used the last night of Carnival to attract in excess of 20,000 people to the area. It is estimated that between 4,000 and 5,000 people were seated and standing in the area of the event. Billy Frosch gave his testimony of how the Lord delivered him from a young alcoholic and drug addict who lost his father as a teen to murder. Paul Testa helped with the music and even led some worship this evening. Brant O’Connor preached in a local church this morning and built relationship this evening. When it came time for the message, I spoke to a very loud and moving crowd about the choice of the Rich Young Ruler. In spite of the festive atmosphere, hundreds responded and gave their lives to Christ. Gloria ah Dios! Keep us in your prayers tomorrow. Brant and I will lead a training for leaders tomorrow that will be very important. Billy and Paul will be doing door to door during the day and then Brant and I will speak tomorrow evening. All is gong well. I miss my family the most and all of you who are friends, but when you see what we saw tonight, it makes it bearable. Well, I better go, lot’s to do before in the morning. Love you all, te quiero, y Dios te bendiga! God bless you. Live fast, it could be over tomorrow!
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Friday, October 01, 2010
First Night in Columbia
Hey Team, we had a good trip to Columbia. We are in Medellin with our contacts. We found out this evening, that due to the killing of the Farce Rebel Leader, our lives were threatened in Istmina. Therefore, they moved all of the logistics and preparations to a city of 700,000 named Quibdo. Pray with us for this city. We have had safe travel, great accommodations, a presentation abut the strategy for the crusade and are now ready to hit the bed in order to be ready at 5 am. I will do my best to keep you updated. The four of us are extremely excited and look forward to great life change before our eyes. Wish you all were here! See ya tomorrow! Live fast and remember, we only get one shot at this!
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