Missions Highlight: Eat, Pray, Meet In Jambi (Indonesia)
Our Time In Jambi Felt Rewarding Our time in Jambi felt very rewarding, and we summed it up in three words: Eating, praying, and meeting. And there was a lot of all three! For one of our eating times, Yohan and Lily invited us to dinner after all the meetings were finished. It was our […]
Pastoral Care In The Midst Of Health Crises: In Ministry, A Family Member, Or Yourself
Pastoral Care In The Midst Of Health Crises: In Ministry, A Family Member, Or Yourself After 25 years of pastoral ministry, I have witnessed the pain a health crisis can bring, for those I serve and in my own life. What is the pastoral response to such devastating events, in our communities, in our families, […]
Whispers From Immanuel’s Heart
A Note From Vineyard Missions Vineyard is committed to transmitting our values, even as they are expressed differently in another culture. For instance, Partnering with the Holy Spirit will always be a priority. “The Vineyard story is driven by the reality that God eagerly desires us to experience His presence, and then to partner with […]
Vineyard Stories: I Was Healed Of ALS
Judy’s Healing Testimony Ephesians 3: 20-21 “Now to him who is able to do far more than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever.” There are no better words […]
Cambodia Trip Snapshot
Vineyard Discipleship Training: Miraculous Ministry Once again Monira Evans planned the most amazing trip to Cambodia for us. She leads and facilitates all the different ministry and outreaches that happen on our Vineyard Missions Partnership trips! What a week. I’m so grateful for how well the Discovery Bible Study/Disciple Multiplication training has been received. The […]
For The Reluctant Flier: My 2017 Experience
I traveled to Ethiopia six years ago with our then 7-year-old son and husband. I had an extraordinary connection with God and myself on the trip. I have been waiting to return, and this past March my dream came true! Two common themes for me in going on both trips were encountering and facing my fear of […]
Be Thankful In Everything — And Peace Will Come (John Wimber)
Be Thankful In Everything — And Peace Will Come “…but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) When I thank God, even for difficult situations, my focus is turned to God, who must intervene and help in order to resolve it, rather than on my limited resources. […]
Sin Hinders Answers (John Wimber)
Sin Hinders Answers There are times when a child of God turns his ear away from the voice of God. He tries to block out the corrections, the companionship and the commandments of God. Selfishness (James 4:3), an unforgiving spirit (Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:24-26), and cherishing or holding on to known sin (Psalm 66:18, Isaiah […]
God’s Way Or My Way (John Wimber)
God’s Way Or My Way God has reminded me repeatedly that I really do want to be obedient to him. I’ve found myself, from time to time, praying this kind of a prayer, “God, forget about what I’ve done and said in the last few months. I long to obey You. Help me to resist […]
Unanswered Prayer (John Wimber)
Unanswered Prayer No matter how intimate your prayer life is, there are times when it seems that God is not answering. Like author C.S. Lewis described upon the death of his wife, “the heavens are leaden.” Sometimes, I feel like the Lord is not near when trials come my way. I feel like he’s far […]
