Archives for: April 2007
04/30/07
02:40:12 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 225 words
Last day of April
I'm at the ISM School.It's a nice Monday with a forecast of rain.Tomorrow I have off.1.Van Gelderen mtgs went very well.The last nite John and I had a nice visit together.I encouraged him to keep standing for the truth.2.Weekend went fine with warm weather.R did not bring the boys Sat.nite.3.Straitgate church was very nice.Excellent msg from Luke19-"The Lord has need of you..." Pastor Magnuson is such a fine man.4.This a.m. I found out by e-newsletter that Maranatha Bapt.Bible College has chosen a new president,Dr.Chuck Phelps.I've heard him preach before many years ago.He was fine then,but I don't know how he stands now.I left a comment on the MBBC website to the effect that my prayers will be that he will stand for the TRUTH!5.This weekend I talked with a missionary to Eastern Europe at length.In summary, things have changed so much with the West's materialism and prosperity that has flooded in.I learned alot about current events over there.I really long for the ministry again.6.Finally,April has been a bad month for our troops in Iraq w/ over 100 killed.I must pray much more for them and for the Gospel to go out among the people in darkness in the Mideast.
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04/26/07
10:27:39 am, Categories: Camp Life, 239 words
Evangelist John Van Gelderen meetings this week
The nitely mtgs at Woodcrest B.C. have been really a blessing.This is the 3rd time I have heard him since '03.His wife,Mary Lynn,is a very gracious woman w/ a beautiful sing voice. Their son,John,Jr.[c.3yrs],is very nice too.I am especially pleased of how often John focuses on the victorious,fruit bearing life of the Christian.Last nite I prayed for Renee to come back to the Lord and to me.I also left a vm for her[calling from church,she knows the caller ID so she did'nt pick up the phone].How I pray she will honor her vows and live for Jesus!1.Day off yesterday.Went to get my oil changed at Jerry Khan's garage and drove to St.P w/ him to look at cars.2.VA hosp to apply again at HR.3.Ft.Snelling to check my AKO and renew my pw.Exercised and showered.Picked up some stuff that was being recycled.4.Drove to mtgs and arrived in time for the offering.Also, I stopped briefly to see my dear Dad at St.T and intendedto visit again that nite but I was a bit tired.This a.m. it was cold-cool[window open]and so my cups of tea w/milkand honey taste even better! Dr.Magee is starting Deut. for his TTB radio ministry.Coming on at 0600 makes good timing for me.
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04/23/07
03:21:43 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 119 words
New Week: April23-27
Just a few min.while I am at the ISM staff room-1.Weekend went OK,learned some things.2.Really enjoyed services on Sun.Pastor RJM did an excellent exposition of Luke16:1-14.The main exhortation was the importance of we as God's children to be faithful stewards.3.Health seems fine.4.Almost finished with a book by former WWII POW Sgt."Bob" Larsen.He's from Kenyon,MN and the book was published locally just under 10 yrs ago.He was part of the defense of PI and then survived the Bataan Death March.I've read several accounts before and his account meshes with the others,but it still causes me to pause think,be grateful and be determined to make wise decisions!
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04/20/07
02:43:43 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 300 words
April 20-Pastor Dennis Campbell's Birthday!
Over 25 years ago I made a decision to put my faith and trust in Christ.It was largely because of Bro.Dennis'vision,conviction and obedience to the Lord that finally turned the key for me to decide to make it sure and DEFINITELY believe with a time and place.Now 25 plus years later I am so grieved at the lack of soul-winning/personal evangelism among so many Minn churches[MBA,PBBC and CBTS as well.I've written letters over the years,made calls and talked to people in leadership positions about my concerns.I've tried to do what I can.I just got off the phone with Dr.Lance Ketcham[Secretary of the MBA].His position is being eliminated.I don't know why but I am sure it's because of the strong stand he takes.Apparently,the MBA is hurting for $, but I can't believe they would be so hard up as to eliminate such a key position. I emailed Dr.Fred Moritz this a.m. a fairly forceful letter re: my views of the present compromises and what should be done.I pray he would take it to heart.What brought most of this on was an accumulation of things happening over the years.Recently,PBBC was in the news with 24/7 prayer mtgs just so the college would survive.If they had simply kept standards and kept students serving the Lord,especially personally evangelizing,they would not have had this problem!The same for the churches and seminary as well. If only there was something more I could do.Well,days are going by.I feel very tired from being on my feet so much.Meeting mmore people,practicing both French and Spanish and learning about current trends in Europe.Lord,please help me to shine for You!Matt.5:16
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04/18/07
10:24:31 am, Categories: Camp Life, 16 words
More Secret Things!
A man just has to be alone now and then with his thoughts,prayers and plans!
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04/17/07
11:56:32 am, Categories: Camp Life, 31 words
"The Secret Things.....
...belong to the Lord[Deut.29:29]" and sometimes I must keep things a secret that is only between my Lord and I.So the empty space is really private thoughts and plans...
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04/16/07
10:55:48 am, Categories: Camp Life, 563 words
An Excellent Weekend at Ft.McCoy!
Had a wonderful time!1.Friday was a free day from ISM school but I had much to do to prepare from my humble home.At least I found time to swim and be refreshed.I had a terrible,anticipatory headache before going to Ft.Snelling to catch the bus[Tylonol helped abit].2.The day was beautiful,sunny and warm.I was glad for the Rx sunglasses the military provided.I parked my car and soon we were on our way in big,beautiful, comfortable motor-coaches to Ft.McCoy.Dean Marshall[fellow Christian] sat just ahead of me.He's a very nice,gentle man who loves the Lord and desires to see souls come to the Lord.We met last March in a chapel service as I was giving the plan of salvation to another soldier.3.Had a nice relaxing nap on the way.There was an unfortunate incident when I had to come forward in the bus and ask for a DVD to be stopped[it was a "comedian" telling dirty stories].Other then that it was a nice trip with the beautiful early Spring country-side rolling by.4.The mess hall served some great chow after we arrived and that evening I took a long walk to the base library[by the Rec.Ctr]I was disappointed that they got rid of all their lending books[!].All that was left was free books to take[mostly junk but I picked up a few good ones].They had pc's and looked up the FFF for awhile.Often interesting points made.5.Caught a ride back to the barracks and had a very good,restful sleep that nite[after prayers&Bible].6.Sat.was was super!I volunteered for CQ[guarding the HQ and checking the barracks area]with a couple other soldiers and so most of the day was spent blissfully reading,relaxing and enjoying the great free time my dear Uncle Sam provided me!7.Much of the weekend I had been devouring a large hard-cover book by Harold Nicolson[M.P.-Member of Parliament]that was his diary during WWII compiled by one of his sons.Very enlightening and interesting.A real window on Brit culture,particularly the upper class.8.Sunday the big APFT!Comment later.9.More free time and then load on the buses back for Ft.Snelling.We went back via Sparta,WI and then along I90 across the Missisippi via Winona,etc.Really enjoyed the scenery!10.Back safe at Ft.S then drove to SG ch.for the weekly Sun.PM Lord's Supper.Pastor M was visiting his son Peter at DukeU in NC so I decided to drive up to Woodcrest as I remembered that Don Stertz[founder of Couriers for Christ]was going to preach.It turned out to be an excellent,very edifying message!How I prayed and longed to be back in the ministry on the mission field!In fact,long after the service when most had gone home I came up to Don[I had'nt seen him in almost 11 years!]and we reacquainted ourselves and prayed together.Laura,his wife was there too.They were both sad to learn of Renee divorcing me.I have faith and am confident that the evil treachery that she has done God turn for good.Don and I prayed to that end.Finally,after church I stopped to visit Dad.
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04/12/07
11:01:34 am, Categories: Camp Life, 248 words
Winter in April
It's been a good month so far.The blast of recent snow was'nt so bad but I prefer to have things in better order.It seems when I was a kid that the weather was very orderly and the seasons always changed gradually.In the begining of April there was actually a record breaking high of 81!Now the last week has been snow and cold.Warmer weather is coming though.I am writing from the Int'l School in Eden Prairie[about 15 mi from my condo in Plymouth].It's very nice here.Most of the people are very gracious,cultured and friendly.I am desirous to learn more of their philosophy of edu.1.VA news[OK so far but need more physicals,etc.2.Getting alot of news regularly[reading and watching the news with Dad].3.Gave Mrs.Campbell 500.00$ for her trip to BJU in early April.She went with her younger sister for a music event.She met Dennis on campus about 45 years ago and after 2 years at BJU and transfering to a State U[scholarship],she had not returned after over 40 years!I was happy to help her.4.Army Reserve weekend at Ft.McCoy this weekend.At least we'll be riding buses there and save auto expenses!The last time I was at McCoy[Nov'06]was an unpleasant experiance.5.Prices steadily rising; I am longing to go back on active duty again.I am longing for action and exciting things.So much more-Oh,God please help me!Psa.40:13
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