My dream morning: A good night’s sleep, hospital education, newspaper reading at Caribou Coffee, daily bread with the kids and now, writing daily bread and off to the gym. Thank you Lord.

Archive for July, 2012

My dream morning: A good night’s sleep, hospital education, newspaper reading at Caribou Coffee, daily bread with the kids and now, writing daily bread and off to the gym. Thank you Lord.

By Kevin Jesmer on Friday, July 20th, 2012 | No Comments

Olympics: Irish missionary at heart of Kenya’s running mecca

By Kevin Jesmer on Friday, July 20th, 2012 | No Comments

Olympics: Irish missionary at heart of Kenya’s running mecca By Drazen Jorgic | Reuters http://www.reuters.com/london-olympics-2012/articles/athletics/2012/07/19/irish-missionary-heart-kenyas-running-mecca ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) – Brother Colm O’Connell, an Irish missionary who started the first athletics training camp in the Kenyan highlands, never imagined a small village in the Great Rift Valley would become a production line of running talent. O’Connell, […]

“World Mission” minded Christians

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 | No Comments

Every Christian Is A World Christian-presentation powerpoints “Every Christian is a World Christian” was the topic of a three class program held on three successive Sundays at Kishwaukee Bible Church during July 2012. It was prepared and presented by #Ron and #Jen Keres#, a couple whose hearts are longing to participate in the world mission […]

7/19/12. Luke 15:1-10. REJOICING OVER REPENTANT SINNERS-devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 | No Comments

7/19/12. Luke 15:1-10. REJOICING OVER REPENTANT SINNERS-devotional Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF Thursday, July 19, 2012 Luke 15:1-10 Key Verse: 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Dear Lord Heavenly Father, thank you for your love and your […]

7/18/12. Luke 14:25-35. SURRENDER ALL AND CARRY YOUR CROSS-devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

7/18/12. Luke 14:25-35. SURRENDER ALL AND CARRY YOUR CROSS-devotional Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Luke 14:25-35Key Verse: 14:33 “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” Dear Lord, thank you for the good night’s sleep and the new […]

We had a nice prayer meeting at the Fisk St Church. Steve led with an exposition on Psalm 51. Mark J. (11) attended.

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

Research indicating decline in the western evangelical church- relating to conversions

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

This is an interesting read on the rate of conversions in the church. It should cause produce some strong opinions. Recent research indicating decline in the western evangelical church. From the website: http://www.xenos.org/books/satan/churchdecline.tm (A website Dennis McCullum of Xenos Christian Fellowship. (site accessed 7-17-12 via Yahoo.com by Kevin Jesmer at 2100) From the book: Christine […]

An article that talks about conversions in the church

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

Church Planting and Evangelism: A Prescription for Reaching America Five reasons why church planting is the best methodology of evangelism. By Steven M. Pike c. 2012 http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200802/200802_096_ChurchPlanting.cfm “a study conducted among Southern Baptist churches indicated that SBC churches 10 years or older average 2.5 baptisms for every 100 active members, while SBC churches 10 years […]

”You can’t give what God hasn’t given you and you can’t keep giving what you are losing. You need to step back and let God form among you what he wants and then offer that to others.” (Julie J. 7-17-12)

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

7/17/12. Lk 14:15-24. GOD’S HOUSE WILL BE FULL-devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | No Comments

7/17/12. Lk 14:15-24. GOD’S HOUSE WILL BE FULL-devotional Kevin Jesmer NIU UBF Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Luke 14:15-24 Key Verse: 14:23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Dear Lord, thank you for a new […]

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