Arizona Deaf Retreat: FEARLESS

Next month, we will be in Arizona for their first annual deaf family retreat. It will be held on March 20th through 22nd. The theme for this retreat is: FEARLESS. Here's what I have tentatively planned out:

FEARLESS

Main Scripture Theme: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."

Synopsis: Battles are inevitable but victory is not. We often find ourselves fighting enemies that are stronger than we are. So how do you stand fearless when there's so much at stake? Be inspired by accounts from God's word about average people who became champions and overcame insurmountable odds. Do you have what it takes? Experience "FEARLESS" to find out once and for all.

Friday Night Devo: Battling Against Your Champion: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)

Saturday morning: Facing The Inevitable: Gideon (Judges 7)
Saturday evening: Testing Your Faith With Fire: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3)

Sunday morning: Chasing Your Lion: Benaiah (2 Samuel 23; 1 Chronicles 11)
Sunday worship: Freaking Out?: Jonathan (1 Samuel 13-14)

Questions about the deaf retreat, contact Brian Baell @ baellb@aol.com.

30 Days To Live

I have thought of this, often! Only God knows when it's time for me to go home to be with Him in Heaven. From now until the countdown begins, I'll remain faithful and true to my Lord. Once the countdown begins, what would I do with the last 30 days of my life before I depart this world to be with the Lord? Me and my whole family, Lord willing, will do the following:

1. Skim through the whole Bible (twice, thrice) in 30 days.
2. Make a trip to Romania and see my fellow brothers and sisters and say, "See you soon."
3. Make a trip to Fairfax (Virginia) where God began His ministry through me there (and other cities that I may have worked in).
4. Make a trip to Colorado (my favorite state) and hike the Rockies and pray on His mountaintop.
5. Preach my last sermon titled, "Well Done, My Good Servant" (Luke 19)
6. Last candlelight dinner with my beautiful wife, Michelle (if she doesn't pass on before me).
7. Pray for the souls in the world; share my testimony with my love ones (friends/families) who have not made a decision to follow the Lord.
8. Film my final thought and farewell.
9. Spend private time with my wife, my daughters, weep/laugh with joy and pray together.
10. Have congregation sing my favorite closing song, "It Is Well With My Soul."

Well, of course, it all depends on the condition of my health. Lord willing, I'm able to do all these things. :)

How about you?

Are You Listening And Watching?

A couple years ago, I blogged about our "worldview" getting a whole new perspective in life. I would like to bring this back into tonight's blog: How Do You See The World?

Guess what? We have over 6 BILLION people living in the world today!

That determines the way you live your life. Are we caught up in our own little reality, cornered into our own small corner? We need, from time to time, to step back and look at who we are, where we are, and what we are doing from a new perspective.

God often calls His people into service. But there's a dilemma! Eyes and ears are closed. The Torah advises,

"Hear, you deaf; look, you blind, and see! You have seen many things, but have paid no attention; your ears are open, but you hear nothing." Isaiah 42:18,20

Every Wednesday and Sunday, we have the opportunity to have eyes that see and ears that hears what is happening in our own community and how we can bring and apply biblical principles into the lives of the people we meet at the crossroads.

After each services, you'll be able to go home with a bigger perspective; the Godview!

Are you listening and watching?

God's 401K Plan

God's 401K Plan:
No losses
Soaring gains
Eternal dividends


Who's your eternal "financial" advisor?

Nuts!

Some days are like this, a perfectly normal lifestyle.







Other days, you'll be going NUTS!







Are you good or just plain NUTS!

OCD Twisters Softball 2009

Spring is around the corner!! Whooo! It's almost time to smell fresh spring air, green grass and trees, stormy weather, and the smell of leather from my softball glove! Michelle and I plan to re-join the Olathe Club for the Deaf (OCD) softball team.

Michelle will play for the women's team while I will try out for the men's team. Try out? Hey, I'm a 40 year old guy with bad knees. ;) I'm not even on the roster yet until I prove a 40 year old can play ball! :) I'm be playing a "low-profile" position and pushing the young players on toward becoming a championship caliber team!

We regret to inform you that OCD lost a great leader and player last week. Nathan Meyer passed on from this life at the age of 34 (I believe). He's pictured (kneeling above) third from the left. Please pray for his family, especially his girlfriend and two daughters. They're a wonderful family!

Go Twisters!

Arizona Deaf Retreat 2009

My family and I will be on our way to Phoenix, Arizona attending the 2009 Arizona Deaf Retreat north of Phoenix next month (March 20th through 22nd). We're extremely excited to see all the brothers and sisters in Christ there plus a number of others who desires to have a relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior! :)

The church where the deaf worship is at the Camelback Church of Christ:

5225 E. Camelback Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Brian Baell is the current deaf minister at Camelback. He can be reached at this email address: seedplanter@tmail.com and baellb@aol.com if you're interested in knowing more about the deaf family retreat.

I will be posting more information about the Arizona Deaf Retreat on my blog soon. So check back and hope to see you there!

The Good-O-Meter

As always, great videos often have no captions. But just watch this whole video and you'll see the point of the video at the end! Cool! :) That's why I love Jesus! He's my True Advocate! :)

Super Bowl Mania

Let's dance! ;)

You Be The Judge....

You be the judge: "Who is beautiful?"

















(or) scroll down....



























"But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 (niv)

THIRTEEN!

Here's my THIRTEEN year old daughter on her birthday! :) She's thrilled to be a teenager! She had a wonderful time on her day! We took her to Red Robin in Overland Park. Then we took the girls to see a movie in Leawood. They got to see a funny flick called, "Paul Blart - Mall Cop" while we got to see a "closed captioned" flick called, "The Unborn". We had a wonderful time together as a family! To this day, Amanda is 13 years and 2 days old! Boo hoo! ;)

Branson Vacation..

We went to Branson, Missouri for our mini-vacation. A very special thanks to the Leang's for their generosity allowing us to stay for 2 nights in one of their timeshare homes. We had a great time!

Enjoy these pictures!!

Our girls by the crystal clear blue Table Rock Lake (Table Rock Lake Dam in bckgnd)













"Oh, this way, maam."













Ok! I'm out of the competition! Can't compete with Tommy!















The ladies at the Titanic Museum. Awesome 60 degree weather in Jan!















Girls having fun in the spa under the starry skies!

Deaf Christmas Eve Service ('08)

We had such a wonderful small group celebrating the birth of Christ @ Overland Park Church of Christ. We sang a few songs, shared the story of Christ's birth and lit the candles as a reminder that we are to shine on the light of Jesus in the world!

Lowenstein Christmas '08

Here's the photo of the Lowenstein family...

DEAF REVIVAL - WICHITA!

Bloggers!!

Pray for our country and for our 44th President of the United States of America, Obama! Remember, it is God that does the leading and working. May God continue to bless our country and the world!

This weekend in Wichita, Kansas!! We're praying for a God-sized weekend! It's time for Spiritual Bowl! It's Jesus vs. the World. We'll be spending alot of time talking about the difference between Jesus and the world and its ways. We pray that this revival will change the way we see through the lenses of our own eyes. Do we see more of Christ Jesus or do we see more of the world? Topics are:

The Game Plan - 1 John 2:15-16
Offense and Defense - Deuteronomy 33:29
Who's Team Are You On? - Romans 8:31
The Real Game Plan - Jeremiah 29:11

Four great lessons to play with! From what I have learned, looks like we'll have a good number of people attending the revival. Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?

Blessings!

My Girl's THIRTEENTH Birthday!!

Thirteen years ago, today, Amanda was born in Missouri. It was a cold, frigid night and the snow was coming down in a blizzard-like manner! When my wife started to have strong contractions, we knew it was time. I opened the garage door finding the snow was building up against the garage door. I had to quickly shovel out the snow to make way for our small, 4X4 NOT!, car! Then we took off to the hospital.

The road to the hospital wasn't pretty at all! As trucks passes by us, we could barely see out the window. I was a bit concerned about this 20 minute trek turn what feels like a hour to get there! As my wife's contractions hit, she grabs my arm and squeeze! Yikes! For the first time as a dad, I wasn't sure what is expected. It was Amanda ready to come into the world and "LIVE"!

Thirteen years ago, today! What a sweat! What a pain! What an experience! What a gift from God! We thank God, everyday, for Amanda! And may God bless her on this day and provide for her for the rest of her beating heart.

Happy Birthday, girl! ;) We love you!

Wanted Ads: Joyful Deaf Souls

I am really sorry! Deep in my heart, I am!

If I have offended you years back, I'm sorry.
If I have caused you harm, I'm sorry.
If I have pushed you away from the Lord, I'm sorry.
If I have ignored you during the fellowship time, I'm sorry.
If I didn't send you an email reply, I'm sorry.

If someone in the Lord's church pulled you down, I'm sorry.
If someone in the Lord's church force you to do something, I'm sorry.
If someone in the Lord's church turned you off, I'm sorry.

If you love to be with the church family but unable to do so because of your past experiences in the deaf church, I'm sorry.

Surely, I can tell you a whole lot more. I can try and encourage you to forgive and be at peace. I can try and teach you that the experience you've experienced was God's way of trying to build you up, rather than tear you down. Otherwise, you have allow Satan either a "short" or "permanent" victory! Seriously!

I may be blunt here but I believe the deaf churches all over the world need a spiritual make-over, including the Lord's church in Overland Park where I serve. What can we do to avoid placing a "stumbling block" in front of every deaf soul that have not yet come to Jesus today!? What kind of an example ought we be?

Critical or Commending?
Prideful or Praise-worthy?
Loud or Loving
Cautious or Contagious?

If you're a deaf leader or leader for the deaf, or a servant, or a ministry leader, or a lay person, or a follower, take special note of this Scripture:

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:5-6

I (and the Lord) just hate to see critical deaf churches cause us all to lose any opportunities to lead deaf souls to Jesus. Remember, it only take "one" bad example to destroy all the "great things" they could cherish in their hearts.

Nevertheless, those who have not "committed" their lives to Jesus, or have "left a deaf church" because of a serious conflict, please understand that no one is perfect and deaf leaders and followers makes mistakes. Here's a verse for you:

"If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed." 1 Timothy 4:6

And, yes! God has an Ad out:

WANTED: JOYFUL DEAF SOULS (to grow, to love, to teach, to inspire in His church)!

All I Want For Christmas is...

For the world to know what Jesus did for them!

Mind of God?

How is your mind today?

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (niv)

"..the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God." Romans 8:7-8 (niv)

"Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." Matthew 16:23 (niv)

"Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin." Romans 7:25 (niv)

Blessings!!

2008 Latest Edition - Did You Know 3.0 - From Meeting in Rome this Year

This is mind-blowing information! Take your time in reviewing each argument. Now, I just can't imagine what our world be like by the time our grandchildren are born. A bit scary, huh? :)

"Going Out Of Business"

Bloggers...

Just a quick blog posting my "after-thoughts" this morning as I drove on I-435 into Kansas. Since our economy is on the decline, I have noticed more and more businesses going out of biz! Circuit City, KB Toys, and many more! It doesn't matter if the business is small or large. Nations and kingdoms (in the world) fall. There's always a rise and decline of a leader. Worldly success don't last. Worldly wealth is pointless.

"For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it." 1 Timothy 6:7 (niv)

But God never goes out of business! So what is profitable for each of you? Is it money? Is it fame? Is it a position? Is it success?

"This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone." Titus 3:8 (niv)

One question is, how strong is your faith in God? If it is ongoing strong, you're making great investments, not that you work to earn your salvation (Eph. 2:8-9) but your faith (walking with God; obedience) depends on God's grace and love!

I'll be back.

Good evening, Bloggers!!

I got a few emails wondering why the Nike Formula Blog has been quiet. It's been since November the last time I posted a blog.

Don't worry.. I'm just taking a break from Blogging.. It's been a tough transition from Virginia to Kansas, a roller-coaster ride!! At this time, it is still tough, especially when Christmas is just 15 days away!

Keep on praying for us. Check back as often as you can. I will blog (or) create a new blog site. I really don't know yet.

Blessings to you all! Have a wonderful holidays and Happy New Year!!

A Soap Manufacturer

Thanks to Paul Dymoke...







A soap manufacturer who was a non-churchgoer walked down the street with a minister.

'The Gospel you preach hasn't done much good,' he said. 'The world is still filled with wickedness.'

They passed a little girl making mud pies, and very much involved in her work. 'Soap hasn't done much good, would you say?' asked the minister, pointing to the child.

'It's useful only when applied,' said the manufacturer.

'Precisely,' said the minister.

Narrow Way

I love this picture!!! Let's take a moment and read God's Word:


"Go in through the narrow gate.
The gate to destruction is wide,
and the road that leads there is easy to follow.
A lot of people go through that gate.
But the gate to life is very narrow.
The road that leads there is so hard to follow
that only a few people find it." Matthew 7:13-14

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Now.. Take a look at the picture above.. After reading the Scripture above, what do you see.

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I'm going to throw something to you.. Here's a thought. Did you know that:

Early Christians were not actually called "CHRISTIANS", but "FOLLOWERS OF THE WAY?"

In other word, accepting Jesus is not a decision, but A JOURNEY.

Again... Look at the picture... What do you see?

We must rediscover our faith as a "way" of life, not simply a system of belief. It's hard to deny that many Christians have lost "the way" of faith in God, simply giving intellectual thoughts to a system of beliefs that they hope will give them to Heaven when they die.

The early Christians were called, "Followers of the Way." Could the same be said of us?

How are you "following" Him?

Heavy Heart....

I've been having an awesomely heavy heart in the last week.. I just got off the phone with a dear deaf Romanian brother in Christ of mine. His name is Gandy Mihai. He lives in Pitesti, Romania along with a couple other Romanian Deaf Christians.. I surely miss being with them. Gandy asked me when I will be back in Romania to teach them the Word of God in Romanian Sign Language. I had hoped to go sometimes very soon to encourage the Romanian Deaf brothers and sisters in Christ. I love their country, too! It is so beautiful! It's almost like Kansas and Colorado where they have the plains full of wheat and mountains full of springs. And their dracula castles, wow!!!!

The next time I go, I want to bring my wife along. In the near future, I'll be bringing along my daughters, first Amanda, then Angela then Alyson. That's the goal!

If you haven't done so, go and experience life in the Third World Countries. It'll change your life, forever... It changed mine and that's why I'm elsewhere serving the Lord!

Oh, You Talkin' To Me???

Yes.. I'm talkin' to you.. :)

I was asked by someone, "When you preach, how do you really know what to say??"

Good question, huh??

I sometimes suggest this, "Before you say anything, stop and think. Think before you speak." I love the book of James. James (through God) as if he is alive, speaks to us today. He talks about life, example, temptation, grace, forgiveness, faith and many more. To stop and think is much more wiser than to be quick to answer. James said, "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry,.." James 1:19 (niv)

I know a few of whom I walk beside as we walk on our way to Heaven who is such a great and awesome example. They do so well with their faith with God.

So, what is my advice?

I like this advice:

"Stop and T.H.I.N.K.." Ask yourself:

Is this TRUE?

Is this HELPFUL?

Is this IMPORTANT?

Is this NECESSARY?

Is this KIND?

True? Helpful? Important? Necessary? Kind? There's nothing else that is better to answer this question. We are to THINK before we preach, THINK before we say anything, or THINK before we make decisions that may appear to be rash.

I need this advice, maybe we should stop and THINK before we express in signs (ASL) or open our mouths at all. ;)

Proverbs 15:28: "Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking."

Mess...

"Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked?" Ecclessiastes 7:13 (niv)

We must have an eye to God and to His hand in everything that befalls us. Ecclessiastes reminds us about life on earth and life before God. We ask God to silence our complaints concerning any events. Let u consider the hand of God in them and not open our mouths and hands against that which is His doing. Whatever befalls us is a product of His eternal counsel and guidance.

In the picture, you'll notice many wirings, cords, plugs, cables, etc. This is exactly how we're feeling right now. We know God has His reason for us being in this state. Despite of all this messy wirings, we're still faithful to the Lord. Despite the disorganization, we cannot mend it overnight but we'll make the best of it as time goes.

Pray for us as we continue to pray for you all!

Blessings!

Walking with the Family of God

We welcomed and prayed for two new additions to the family of God @ Overland Park Church of Christ. Aletha (Joann) Hampton and Charlotte (Peachie) Strunk stood before the deaf congregants announcing their commitment to serve our Lord Jesus Christ!

Both, Joann and Charlotte were baptized in the past. They have been searching highs and lows looking for a deaf church family to continue doing the Lord's will. We're extremely thrilled that they're committed with us! May the Lord bless them, keep them, protect them and inspire them into new heights for the glory of God!









Charlotte Shrunk










Aletha Hampton

Deaf

Amen!!! Love this ASL song about Jesus riding motorcycle!!!! :)

God of the Universe

You know what? I love the Universe that the Lord has made. Everything in the Universe is mind-blowing. Peaceful. Beyond words. Beautiful. Harmonious. Glorious. Awe-inspiring.

Imagine this! This image, per the scientist with the Hubble Space Telescope, is a mind-blowing 400 million light years away! Light years, people! An extremely wicked mind-blowing thought! God is good!

It made me take a glimpse of David's words as he looks into the skies declaring God's glory:

Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV)
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

That's why I'm proud to be called one of His children and that we bow before Him, our God and King of the Universe!

Pumpkin Carving With My Girls

Last Saturday, we went to a neighborhood Halloween party with my brother and his wife. It was FUN!!! :) Our girls got to carve the pumpkins. It was good being with them and helping them out. Amanda created a "BOO"! Alyson created a "Jack O' Lantern" and Angela created a "Spider design"..

Keep the faith with God, Bloggers!!! Have a great weekend!

Time Warp- Mind Bending Slow Motion

This video is awesome!! A thought... In order to see clarity in life, we need to slow down...

Enjoy!

Overland Park Church of Christ Deaf Ministry

Here's the latest "freeze frame" of our Sunday's Deaf Worship room, thanks to Carol Cox for supplying the picture!! :)

Scissors

Third part of "The Office" sermon series based on Isaiah 64:6.

Cardioconversion

A testimony of how doctors shocked my heart, literally!

The Crowd or the Cross

Superb! Remember the cross. Follow the cross. No matter what people say, just simply, the cross!

Why Go?

Morning, Bloggers....

First of all, I had a pretty good scare with my heart and was admitted into the hospital with Atrial Fibrillation (an irregularity of my heart)... I had to stay in the hospital for 2 days including a "Cardioconversion" (shock) of my heart. It was an interesting experience!! I'm "living" to tell about the "conversion" of my heart!! :)

I was asked "Why do you go to church? Why do you worship God? Why do you read the Bible? Why??" Here why....

1. I get the time to be with my fellow brothers and sisters taking steps toward Christ our Lord. How often do I get to sit with them? No often enough as I want but I made every effort to do so.

2. I get to watch God work in the lives of my brothers and sisters in Christ. They come to pray about their next steps for the upcoming week. They are responding to God's Spirit and I get to watch them from a front seat (with popcorn: Bible)!

3. I need time in the shadow of the Cross with my fellow Christians like me, on the journey beside me.

4. The worship enriches my soul and deepens my love for God.

5. They challenge me to new heights (some say, "Oh yeah, tell me about it!".) ;) I'm a better guy because I'm worshipping God. True! When I'm back home, I'm stronger than I was when I left home to worship God.

Post Its

Second "The Office" sermon series....

Sunrise on the Lord's Day

We're glad to be able to leave at 7 in the morning on a 2 hour trek back to Overland Park to worship God! Of course! We would do anything for the Lord, including waking up in the wee morning hours to be where God desires us to be! :) And He gave us an awesome treat!!! He painted the skies with heavenly hue (colors)!!! This was taken while we were driving south on 177 toward I-70!! Below the colorful sunrise is the Konza prairie!! As always, we enjoy driving between the two prairies toward Manhattan as well as leaving Manhattan!

Thank You, Lord, for displaying this beauty!! You're an Awesome God!

Whoooooooooooooo!

The HDV cam is here!!!! Now, I'm anxious to try this techie stuph out and be ready to spread the gospel in person rather than text!!! Whoooooooo!

Pray all is well with each of you, bloggers!!! Are you connected to the Lord!!!!

"He has lost connection with the Head from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow." Colossians 2:19 (niv)

Paper Clip part 1

Can we get a "spiritual perspective" from a simple paper clip?

Paper Clip 2

Can we do a "spiritual perspective" from a "paper clip"?

FAITH LAB

Christ called us to be COMPASSIONATE...
Christ called us together to be a COMMUNITY...
Christ called us to SERVE, not be served...
Christ called us to SHARE our "faith story" to those we meet at the crossroads.

To Christ, we are CALLED! Come to "FAITH LAB" and learn to live the way Christ lived!

"This is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step." 1 Peter 2:21 (msg)

Deaf Christian Ministry Foundation of the Midwest

Have you ever felt the hand of God leading you to step out and do something specific??

We're taking a "LEAP OF FAITH" reaching out to deaf souls for Jesus! Surf our website @:

http://www.deafchristianfoundation.org/Aboutus.aspx

**Deaf Christian Ministries Foundation of the Midwest has the potential to do great things for the Lord and for the Deaf. With your generous gifts now and your generous gifts in your Last Will and Testament or Trust, the Foundation can make a difference - an eternal difference. All gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you want to learn more about how you can help, drop us an email. As you choose to join us in donations and in prayer, we thank you for your stewardship and generosity! May Jesus bless us all and continue to open doors for the Deaf..

Deaf Frontline (Fall/Winter 2008)

Parables: simple stories of Jesus
Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. (room 208)
Place: Overland Park Church of Christ (www.opcofc.org)
Teacher: Mark Lowenstein, deaf evangelist

Deaf PowerSource (Fall/Winter 2008)

Colossians: vital connections!
Sundays @ 9:45 a.m. (room 208)
Place: Overland Park Church of Christ (www.opcofc.org)
Teacher: Mark Lowenstein, deaf evangelist

Good News!!!

No.. I'm not selling Geico insurance, though I have Geico insurance. LOL!

I have awesome news for you.. A HDV camcorder is on the way! Soon, I will be posting video vlogs, lessons and more... So check back in a couple weeks for new videos!!

To all those everywhere, have a wonderful weekend! Worship God on Sunday!

Our Dear Sis in Christ!

Nancy Rarus, our dear sister in Christ, came to Olathe for the Deaf Senior Citizen meeting. It was great seeing her. She visited the Deaf Cultural Center where our office is. We had lunch together and talked about how things are going in the East.

She is with the Fairfax Deaf Church family (www.fxcc.org/deaf) where I used to preach. Her presence among me and Michelle made us miss the extended family at Fairfax!

It was great seeing her! May God bless her as she continues to model Jesus among deaf seniors.

Zoe Nashville '08

This year's theme was: FEARLESS...

Michelle and I had an awesome time in Nashville! Thanks to Teresa Newsom, Forrest Sponseller, Becky Hinckley for their willingness to interpret throughout the worship conference! :) Their hearts are huge for the deaf for God! Bless them!

We learned a great deal from this conference. Amid the chaos of our country's economy, rising gas, war (spiritual and physical) and not-to-mention the young generation in the U.S. and their relationship with God, FEARLESS is a perfect theme! One quote we received from Jeff Walling is:

"I choose to fear God so I don't fear you."

Perfect! This is exactly what we need. We're going through tremendous changes, even during the worst crisis in America! It takes courage to overcome huge obstacles. Thus far, we haven't overcome, just yet. But we know the Lord will, with us, prevail for sure!

Be......... FEARLESS.