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Rick BergenMissionary in the Amazon April 18 He Led Captivity CaptiveBut to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:7,8 NKJV I woke up this morning thinking of this phrase, "He led captivity captive." That is quite a thought, isn't it? Sometimes, when we don't get answers to our prayers, or at least not the answers we want, we realize later that was a good thing. Other times, it just seems wrong. We know that we live in a broken, fallen world, and one day all things will be set right. And we know that the Kingdom of God is here, and it is coming soon. These are both true. When Jesus was on earth, He came to set the captives free. With each healing and miracle, the Kingdom of God would break through and set things right in this broken, fallen world. And in Jesus' death and resurrection, He led captivity captive. And He gave gifts to men. May the Holy Spirit reveal to each of us what He is trying to tell us. END.
April 14 Olivia Turns 14!Hi Everyone, We are sure proud of our 14 year old! We were just out on a boat trip together with a team from Ontario. It was amazing to watch our girls pitching in, holding crying babies during the sermons, translating for the English speakers and just, in general, growing up. How did that happen? I kind of miss the early years, when they were little, but I am trying to adapt. Rick. Where is my focus?Where is My Focus?
I often feel like I am walking along a narrow mountain path among the cliffs and thick fog and clouds. Sometimes I can see parts of the path way up ahead where the fog is lifted. Most of the path I cannot see. But I can always see where to place the next step. And sometimes I can see a few steps in a row. I have to be careful not to focus on myself or my problems. By keeping my focus on Jesus the next step of obedience is always easy. And occasionally, when I look back I am amazed at how far along the path one step of obedience after another can carry us.
Here are some photos of a recent ministry trip to Tijuca. We had to walk a couple of kilometers through a lot of puddles to get there, and slept in the one-room schoolhouse.
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March 27 Easter Sunday morningWe had a big feast at our church Easter Sunday morning, to celebrate the ressurection! This has become a tradition for us at the Mirante church.
On another line of thought, here are a few remarks from A. W. Tozer.
When Something Right Can Go Wrong.
1. When in our determination to be bold we become brazen
2. When in our desire to be frank we become rude
3. When in our effort to be watchful we become suspicious
4. When we seek to be serious and become somber
5. When we mean to be conscientious and become overscrupulous
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Ross and LarryRoss Hansen was just here for a couple of weeks. It was so good to see him again. He came with a businessman from Chilliwack, Larry Dekoff. It was a great time of encouragement for me, having them both stay with us a few days.
Ross and Bud, and their families were the first missionaries to join us here in Altamira. Ross is currently home on a year's leave, putting their children through a year of school in Canada. They are praying and evaluating what God would have them do next.
Ross took the plane out for a good flight while he was here. It sure does shorten the travel time to get way out to the farflung communities.
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