How much longer should we wait? Give us the war!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
it's 8 am
I am sooo freaking tired but can't fall asleep. What's wrong with me? I am not sure, but I guess I might have an anxiety problem..well, is there a name for that kind of phobia? I am too lazy to find out, can someone tell me? hmm...I guess I don't even wanna know anyway.
It's 8am, I am still awake.
It's 8am, I am hungry and tired.
I can hear a bird chirping right outside of my window...shut up, I wanna sleep! Does that sparrow bother you, Jack? or something else is bothering you?
Perhaps you think God doesn't look after you anymore? And you're taking it to the little bird?
Remember what the scripture says, "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." What anxiety? Should I have? hmm...need to rest.
Why am I writing down this nonsense?
Rest now, inner Jack.
Rest now, Jack. Rest.
It's 8am, I am still awake.
It's 8am, I am hungry and tired.
I can hear a bird chirping right outside of my window...shut up, I wanna sleep! Does that sparrow bother you, Jack? or something else is bothering you?
Perhaps you think God doesn't look after you anymore? And you're taking it to the little bird?
Remember what the scripture says, "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." What anxiety? Should I have? hmm...need to rest.
Why am I writing down this nonsense?
Rest now, inner Jack.
Rest now, Jack. Rest.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Seek His Kingdom first
Jesus said, "Seek His Kingdom first and His righteousness..."
This phrase has now come to my life as a trail. Is Impact seeking God's Kingdom and righteousness? Am I seeking these too? Yes, I pray that I put my focus on what Jesus asked me to seek after.
Now without much resources both at Impact and my personal finance, will I still say, let His name be glorified? Will I still seek His Kingdom and righteousness? Lord, help me!
His Kingdom, is simply God's domain, God's way, God's principles and/or God sovereignty.
His righteousness, is then God's values, God's standards, God's character and/or God's personality.
Am I seeking after God's values and God principles? Lord, lead me in Your truth.
Teach me, so I can teach. Show me the way to Your glory.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
House of Prayer
Do You know how much I miss You? I wait upon You. I give You praises and blessings. My heart is all Yours every moment of my life. You said, "Seek His first Kingdom and righteousness"; all I want is to seek after Your Kingdom and its values.
Won't You come? Have You heard my cry? You must've answered me; yet I might not be able understand it right now. You are forever faithful and just; I trust in You. Won't You come now as I cry out? You always have the best plans over Your Bride, over this generation, over me. What can I offer up to You besides my life? I give thanks and honor to You...
You have made me glad! You are always generous and kind; You draw close to those who are hungry of You, who are broken hearted. I am broken hearted, I am hungry... Come now, Lord, come.
I love You, Jesus. You are my all in all.
Sweet Jesus...I love You. I offer my life as a living sacrifice to You; every moment of my life, let it be a house of prayer.
I love You, Jesus.
Won't You come? Have You heard my cry? You must've answered me; yet I might not be able understand it right now. You are forever faithful and just; I trust in You. Won't You come now as I cry out? You always have the best plans over Your Bride, over this generation, over me. What can I offer up to You besides my life? I give thanks and honor to You...
You have made me glad! You are always generous and kind; You draw close to those who are hungry of You, who are broken hearted. I am broken hearted, I am hungry... Come now, Lord, come.
I love You, Jesus. You are my all in all.
Sweet Jesus...I love You. I offer my life as a living sacrifice to You; every moment of my life, let it be a house of prayer.
I love You, Jesus.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Demo Only...
haha...I finally bought a label maker!
I can't wait to make a lot of labels and stickers with my name on it. But when I started counting my DVDs and CDs, I realized that I might run out of labels. Stupid enough, I decided not to put any labels on my personal belongings for now. Instead I started to make labels for Impact stuff...hmm...that kindda doesn't make any sense to me why I bought the label maker in the beginning. Oh well...it's not that I am so cheap in sharing my own properties with Impact; guess what I still have tons of my own collection at church.
I like to label my own stuff if possible....kindda like a organized freak!
Wow...God puts a label on each one of us too, right? He claims those who belong to Him, and He puts a sticker on His belonging, which we call it a seal of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I kindda appreciate why I bought my label maker now...haha...I am good.
world peace!
I can't wait to make a lot of labels and stickers with my name on it. But when I started counting my DVDs and CDs, I realized that I might run out of labels. Stupid enough, I decided not to put any labels on my personal belongings for now. Instead I started to make labels for Impact stuff...hmm...that kindda doesn't make any sense to me why I bought the label maker in the beginning. Oh well...it's not that I am so cheap in sharing my own properties with Impact; guess what I still have tons of my own collection at church.
I like to label my own stuff if possible....kindda like a organized freak!
Wow...God puts a label on each one of us too, right? He claims those who belong to Him, and He puts a sticker on His belonging, which we call it a seal of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I kindda appreciate why I bought my label maker now...haha...I am good.
world peace!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
This song totally reminds me of my youth! Crazy hair...hey that's all about style!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Jesus, You are too cool. Love Ya!
This is an email from Mark Hendrickson, our summer camp speaker. Really cool, check it out!
Dear Mark and Bob June 7, 2007
I wanted to report on what happened last weekend.
On Saturday night we had our weekly Marveling Place meeting. We had a short time of praise and then we had some ministry time afterwards. There were about 25 - 30 people present.
The ministry time started off slow and I didn't know if we were gonna get a breakthrough or not that night. But then we started praying for Maria (one of our youth girls) and things started happening. My wife fell over as she was praying for Maria and got taken up to heaven. The Lord asked her what she'd like to see, my wife replied, "Show me how you made the stars." The Lord did it. Some other things happened also. He asked her to pray for Darfur. As we started to pray for others they too started to manifest. Lynn (a youth teacher) got taken up to heaven. Others were speaking in tongues uncontrollably. A lot of things happened but it's what happened afterwards that was shocking. I closed the meeting after a couple hours. A few of us headed to my house to debrief because I think of all the nights, that night was the MOST intense I've ever seen it.
Well, something unusual happened on our way to my house. My cousin Sophia (youth group student) had been shaking the entire night but suddenly she started speaking and it was Jesus. Jesus was actually speaking through her. I have never heard of this happening. Others have gone up to heaven and told us what Jesus told them. But this is the first time that Jesus himself was speaking to us through this little girl – 16 years old.
Everyone stayed at my house from 11 pm till 3 am. It was the most beautiful time (by the way it ended up being 12 of us :). I have never met someone more gentle, more kind in my life. Everything changed that evening. He told us He'd answer almost any question we had. We asked about everything. Oh, before I forget, we asked about you two - what the Lord felt about you guys.
For Bob, Jesus said that you were a GREAT, GREAT, GREAT man. We asked him if you were going to be here (in DC area) long term and he said that he was raising up new leaders in this area but Bob would stay and help for the time being.
For Mark, The Lord said that you were one of the most beautiful men on the earth. He said, "I'm going to heal Mark because I love him So much".
We asked him questions about our jobs, our family members. We asked him about the VA tech shootings (He said many people just see it as a massacre but they don't see the purpose behind it. There a great purpose behind what happened). Of course we asked him about upcoming GRACE youth conference. The Lord said not to put a cap on it. We had initially stopped registration at 400 but the Lord said to lift it. More needed to come. The Lord would take care of all the logistics. Don't worry. Right now I think we have 600 or so. Crazy stuff!
But again, that night more than all the information, we were all so blown away by his tenderness. Oh, he's so funny too. When we asked him what he was like when he was still on the earth, he said, "People right now don't know about my sense of humor. I was a real jokester."
My life has been transformed by that night. Suddenly temptations aren't as tempting anymore. I don't want to hurt his heart.
There's a lot more to share about that night but some more things happened the next day when Jesus said goodbye early Sunday morning. We asked him if he would come to Sunday worship. He said he would if we wanted him there. "Be hungry, always be hungry and I'll be there." Sunday was crazy. I remember specifically the offering song, when Bo and Elliott were singing it felt like heaven was breaking open. When Alex (Pun) prayed after the praise portion Jesus (through Sophia) started cheering Pun on. It was amazing. But then when the worship was over and we called people up for ministry so many people got touched. One girl got delivered (it looked like an exorcism). Others fell over. Many people received tongues. Basically the Lord exploded in that room.
This past Wednesday we had almost 40 people show up to prayer meeting (usually only 4-5 of us get together). People are really hungry. A lot of people are scared but a lot of people want more.
I wish I could tell you a lot more but it would take forever to do so.
Please continue to pray for us. The Lord said about me on Saturday night that I haven't been filled yet like the others because it's REALLY important that I not only manage what's going on but I have to train people in this. I feel inadequate but He said he'd help me. I'm jealous for more though.
Please pray that this will continue. In the end the most important thing that he wants from us is for us to spend time with him. He said that's the most important thing for him. Many of us have been meeting at people's homes to pray together. He loves that so much. Please pray for Daniel Kim at Rockville. He's really not doing well. We want him to be set free. If you guys have any questions I'll answer anything. I'm so glad you guys have partnered with us. I love you guys. Take care,
Richard Lee
HOPE Church (House of Prayer for Everyone)
Here’s something Richard told me on the phone the next day:
We asked Jesus about everything. We asked Him about the unsaved. I asked Him about my parents who are unsaved. Jesus began to weep. And then said, “I love him so much, he is so valuable to me! Will you help me win him?” I answered back, “Will you help me win him, Jesus?” He began to laugh. At that my wife began to speak in tongues uncontrollably. Jesus said, “That’s a silly question, SURE I’ll help you. I’ll always help you.” I said, “You must love silly questions.” He said “Yes, they make me laugh.”
Dear Mark and Bob June 7, 2007
I wanted to report on what happened last weekend.
On Saturday night we had our weekly Marveling Place meeting. We had a short time of praise and then we had some ministry time afterwards. There were about 25 - 30 people present.
The ministry time started off slow and I didn't know if we were gonna get a breakthrough or not that night. But then we started praying for Maria (one of our youth girls) and things started happening. My wife fell over as she was praying for Maria and got taken up to heaven. The Lord asked her what she'd like to see, my wife replied, "Show me how you made the stars." The Lord did it. Some other things happened also. He asked her to pray for Darfur. As we started to pray for others they too started to manifest. Lynn (a youth teacher) got taken up to heaven. Others were speaking in tongues uncontrollably. A lot of things happened but it's what happened afterwards that was shocking. I closed the meeting after a couple hours. A few of us headed to my house to debrief because I think of all the nights, that night was the MOST intense I've ever seen it.
Well, something unusual happened on our way to my house. My cousin Sophia (youth group student) had been shaking the entire night but suddenly she started speaking and it was Jesus. Jesus was actually speaking through her. I have never heard of this happening. Others have gone up to heaven and told us what Jesus told them. But this is the first time that Jesus himself was speaking to us through this little girl – 16 years old.
Everyone stayed at my house from 11 pm till 3 am. It was the most beautiful time (by the way it ended up being 12 of us :). I have never met someone more gentle, more kind in my life. Everything changed that evening. He told us He'd answer almost any question we had. We asked about everything. Oh, before I forget, we asked about you two - what the Lord felt about you guys.
For Bob, Jesus said that you were a GREAT, GREAT, GREAT man. We asked him if you were going to be here (in DC area) long term and he said that he was raising up new leaders in this area but Bob would stay and help for the time being.
For Mark, The Lord said that you were one of the most beautiful men on the earth. He said, "I'm going to heal Mark because I love him So much".
We asked him questions about our jobs, our family members. We asked him about the VA tech shootings (He said many people just see it as a massacre but they don't see the purpose behind it. There a great purpose behind what happened). Of course we asked him about upcoming GRACE youth conference. The Lord said not to put a cap on it. We had initially stopped registration at 400 but the Lord said to lift it. More needed to come. The Lord would take care of all the logistics. Don't worry. Right now I think we have 600 or so. Crazy stuff!
But again, that night more than all the information, we were all so blown away by his tenderness. Oh, he's so funny too. When we asked him what he was like when he was still on the earth, he said, "People right now don't know about my sense of humor. I was a real jokester."
My life has been transformed by that night. Suddenly temptations aren't as tempting anymore. I don't want to hurt his heart.
There's a lot more to share about that night but some more things happened the next day when Jesus said goodbye early Sunday morning. We asked him if he would come to Sunday worship. He said he would if we wanted him there. "Be hungry, always be hungry and I'll be there." Sunday was crazy. I remember specifically the offering song, when Bo and Elliott were singing it felt like heaven was breaking open. When Alex (Pun) prayed after the praise portion Jesus (through Sophia) started cheering Pun on. It was amazing. But then when the worship was over and we called people up for ministry so many people got touched. One girl got delivered (it looked like an exorcism). Others fell over. Many people received tongues. Basically the Lord exploded in that room.
This past Wednesday we had almost 40 people show up to prayer meeting (usually only 4-5 of us get together). People are really hungry. A lot of people are scared but a lot of people want more.
I wish I could tell you a lot more but it would take forever to do so.
Please continue to pray for us. The Lord said about me on Saturday night that I haven't been filled yet like the others because it's REALLY important that I not only manage what's going on but I have to train people in this. I feel inadequate but He said he'd help me. I'm jealous for more though.
Please pray that this will continue. In the end the most important thing that he wants from us is for us to spend time with him. He said that's the most important thing for him. Many of us have been meeting at people's homes to pray together. He loves that so much. Please pray for Daniel Kim at Rockville. He's really not doing well. We want him to be set free. If you guys have any questions I'll answer anything. I'm so glad you guys have partnered with us. I love you guys. Take care,
Richard Lee
HOPE Church (House of Prayer for Everyone)
Here’s something Richard told me on the phone the next day:
We asked Jesus about everything. We asked Him about the unsaved. I asked Him about my parents who are unsaved. Jesus began to weep. And then said, “I love him so much, he is so valuable to me! Will you help me win him?” I answered back, “Will you help me win him, Jesus?” He began to laugh. At that my wife began to speak in tongues uncontrollably. Jesus said, “That’s a silly question, SURE I’ll help you. I’ll always help you.” I said, “You must love silly questions.” He said “Yes, they make me laugh.”
Monday, September 3, 2007
letter from the Hendrickson
DPM Update - 2007 August
Hendrickson Family
Aug 31, 2007
The Impact Harvest Church retreat meetings in CA were “over-the-top”. This Asian church of “alive” and responsive youth amazed us with their love for the presence of God. The second night we had at least two confirmed healings where all pain and immobility was gone after prayer. The following is a report of our meeting on the last night.
The last night encounter – highlight of the trip
For 1 ½ hours we told stories of recent supernatural encounters. I showed my feathers, gold flakes, leaves, pics etc. Everyone was very engaged. Several times during sharing we stopped and told Jesus how much we loved Him and wanted Him. At about 9 PM I asked for those to come forward who wanted to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 12-15 responded. We prayed. Then it happened - over 3 hours of wonderful “holy chaos". I believe all were baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. Even those who had previous HS experiences were impacted beyond anything they had experienced before. Guys and gals had heavenly encounters. Rode animals. Flew. Talked to Jesus. Saw angels. Played in mountains of gold dust. It was very loud in the room at times. Many in the room shook. Froze. Fell. Were drunk. Laughed. Cried. Prayed for each other. Held each other. After the first 15 minutes no one led it. We just watched and blessed what Holy Spirit was doing. Loudness and energy in the room ebbed and flowed. It took on a life of its own. Nearly all of group of sixty were VERY impacted for about 3 hours – till midnight. Then for another hour we listened to wonderfully bizarre and emotional testimonies that were mixed with tears, laughter and love for Jesus. All were amazed at how good God is and His overwhelming presence among us. We dismissed about 1AM. They hung around until about 2AM before calling it a night. This God-encounter was one of the highlights of the summer of 2007.
We love and bless you
Mark and Debbie and family
********************************
Dwelling Place Ministries
www.dpmkc.org
Hendrickson Family
Aug 31, 2007
The Impact Harvest Church retreat meetings in CA were “over-the-top”. This Asian church of “alive” and responsive youth amazed us with their love for the presence of God. The second night we had at least two confirmed healings where all pain and immobility was gone after prayer. The following is a report of our meeting on the last night.
The last night encounter – highlight of the trip
For 1 ½ hours we told stories of recent supernatural encounters. I showed my feathers, gold flakes, leaves, pics etc. Everyone was very engaged. Several times during sharing we stopped and told Jesus how much we loved Him and wanted Him. At about 9 PM I asked for those to come forward who wanted to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 12-15 responded. We prayed. Then it happened - over 3 hours of wonderful “holy chaos". I believe all were baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues. Even those who had previous HS experiences were impacted beyond anything they had experienced before. Guys and gals had heavenly encounters. Rode animals. Flew. Talked to Jesus. Saw angels. Played in mountains of gold dust. It was very loud in the room at times. Many in the room shook. Froze. Fell. Were drunk. Laughed. Cried. Prayed for each other. Held each other. After the first 15 minutes no one led it. We just watched and blessed what Holy Spirit was doing. Loudness and energy in the room ebbed and flowed. It took on a life of its own. Nearly all of group of sixty were VERY impacted for about 3 hours – till midnight. Then for another hour we listened to wonderfully bizarre and emotional testimonies that were mixed with tears, laughter and love for Jesus. All were amazed at how good God is and His overwhelming presence among us. We dismissed about 1AM. They hung around until about 2AM before calling it a night. This God-encounter was one of the highlights of the summer of 2007.
We love and bless you
Mark and Debbie and family
********************************
Dwelling Place Ministries
www.dpmkc.org
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Day 2-4 @ Summer Camp
hmm...where should I start? The camp was just a blast!
Day 2.
Well...the morning session was really interesting too. Worship was pretty exciting too; every worship I just don't want to miss the opportunity that God may speak to me or do something to me that would zap me. I just want to worship Him! God, pleaes give me a huge desire.
Finally the paintball game we "long" for has finally come... We all switched ourselves to the "Slayer" mode. Kill whatever that's moving in front of you! haha...it was too much fun.
The evening session was pretty fresh as well...no sure exactly what to expect, but God spoke to me once again although I was really tired too... :(
When it came to Night Market, I was like "alive" again...don't know how and why. I am really proud of everyone of the co-workers who put in so much effort into the program. You guys rock! Night Market sure was fun! Seeing all these people going around playing games and wasting their energy trying to win the prices was truly entertaining. I got totally exhausted on the second day. Praise God, I did sleep pretty well after all.
Day 3.
It's the unforgetable day. Talent show, games, worship and sermons were all really cool, but the coolest things was when Jesus showed up and when some people being taken to Heaven. That was the bomb! All the crazy stories we heard from IHOP/STI and Jesus Culture, now it's happening at IMPACT! Awesome! God, You are so good! I love You so much. Please pour down Your Spirit to Your people. More....Please Come, Lord Jesus!
Ask for a Impact DVD, you will hear some of the testimonies! DVD coming soon....
Day 4.
Everyone just couldn't get enough of Jesus...how about that!
My G.O.D. is B.I.G.
love You, Jesus.
Day 2.
Well...the morning session was really interesting too. Worship was pretty exciting too; every worship I just don't want to miss the opportunity that God may speak to me or do something to me that would zap me. I just want to worship Him! God, pleaes give me a huge desire.
Finally the paintball game we "long" for has finally come... We all switched ourselves to the "Slayer" mode. Kill whatever that's moving in front of you! haha...it was too much fun.
The evening session was pretty fresh as well...no sure exactly what to expect, but God spoke to me once again although I was really tired too... :(
When it came to Night Market, I was like "alive" again...don't know how and why. I am really proud of everyone of the co-workers who put in so much effort into the program. You guys rock! Night Market sure was fun! Seeing all these people going around playing games and wasting their energy trying to win the prices was truly entertaining. I got totally exhausted on the second day. Praise God, I did sleep pretty well after all.
Day 3.
It's the unforgetable day. Talent show, games, worship and sermons were all really cool, but the coolest things was when Jesus showed up and when some people being taken to Heaven. That was the bomb! All the crazy stories we heard from IHOP/STI and Jesus Culture, now it's happening at IMPACT! Awesome! God, You are so good! I love You so much. Please pour down Your Spirit to Your people. More....Please Come, Lord Jesus!
Ask for a Impact DVD, you will hear some of the testimonies! DVD coming soon....
Day 4.
Everyone just couldn't get enough of Jesus...how about that!
My G.O.D. is B.I.G.
love You, Jesus.
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