AND YOUR HOUSE
"And they said, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Acts 16:31
I have the privilege of being a part of a ministry where we see transformation of lives every day. It is downright exciting to see God at work in miraculous ways.
Addiction impacts not just the person in bondage - it impacts at least 10 other people. When a man comes to Christ through the ministry of the Colony of Mercy, so often the transformation in his life impacts his family as well.
Last night we heard one of the incredibly miraculous stories. Craig came to the Colony in bondage to drugs and alcohol. His life was transformed and during his 120-days, I had the wonderful delight of leading his Dad to Christ. God used these two men to meet a need for our ministry. We get invitations to take the men to churches to sing and testify, but transporting them is a challenge. We don't own a bus, and so one Sunday morning, Chaplain Jack Noel asked the people who were in the morning chapel service to pray that God would somehow provide transportation. This Dad raised his hand and said, "I own a bus company and I will provide the bus at no cost." And he has graciously done that for several years.
Recently, Craig's brother Chris, came to the Colony. His life too has been transformed. Last night Chris graduated having completed his 8-month pastoral covenant. During the graduation ceremony, Chris shared that God has restored his relationship with his own wife and kids, but he also gave praise to the Lord that after 16 years of separation, God has restored the marriage relationship of his Mom and Dad!
It was an amazing night of celebration to realize what Christ can do in not only the life of a man, but how He impacts an entire family. The jailer that Paul led to Christ the night the jailhouse rocked, discovered the same truth - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved! Not only was his life transformed - it had a ripple effect in the lives of his families.
When we allow God to transform our lives, the transformation can have an impact on our families. The reverse is true as well, and that is a good reminder for us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing and honoring to the Lord. Thank You, Lord for the transformation that has taken place in Craig and Chris' family. - Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 4; Ezekiel 487-48; 1 John 3
Think About This: In heaven, God will not ask us why we sinned; He will ask us why we didn't repent. - Anonymous
"And they said, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Acts 16:31
I have the privilege of being a part of a ministry where we see transformation of lives every day. It is downright exciting to see God at work in miraculous ways.
Addiction impacts not just the person in bondage - it impacts at least 10 other people. When a man comes to Christ through the ministry of the Colony of Mercy, so often the transformation in his life impacts his family as well.
Last night we heard one of the incredibly miraculous stories. Craig came to the Colony in bondage to drugs and alcohol. His life was transformed and during his 120-days, I had the wonderful delight of leading his Dad to Christ. God used these two men to meet a need for our ministry. We get invitations to take the men to churches to sing and testify, but transporting them is a challenge. We don't own a bus, and so one Sunday morning, Chaplain Jack Noel asked the people who were in the morning chapel service to pray that God would somehow provide transportation. This Dad raised his hand and said, "I own a bus company and I will provide the bus at no cost." And he has graciously done that for several years.
Recently, Craig's brother Chris, came to the Colony. His life too has been transformed. Last night Chris graduated having completed his 8-month pastoral covenant. During the graduation ceremony, Chris shared that God has restored his relationship with his own wife and kids, but he also gave praise to the Lord that after 16 years of separation, God has restored the marriage relationship of his Mom and Dad!
It was an amazing night of celebration to realize what Christ can do in not only the life of a man, but how He impacts an entire family. The jailer that Paul led to Christ the night the jailhouse rocked, discovered the same truth - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved! Not only was his life transformed - it had a ripple effect in the lives of his families.
When we allow God to transform our lives, the transformation can have an impact on our families. The reverse is true as well, and that is a good reminder for us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing and honoring to the Lord. Thank You, Lord for the transformation that has taken place in Craig and Chris' family. - Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 4; Ezekiel 487-48; 1 John 3
Think About This: In heaven, God will not ask us why we sinned; He will ask us why we didn't repent. - Anonymous
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