We had a fantastic time partnering with the Mason City Vineyard for our first outreach at RAGBRAI. Yesterday about a dozen of us prayed for the riders who stopped by our tent. It was awesome to see 5 teens laying hands on one huge guy, praying and prophesying; 2 women praying for a woman weeping over something unexpected happening back home; 3 guys praying for a man with a bad knee, to name just a few. Later as we walked through the city park looking for people to pray for, we talked at length with a man who couldn’t shake his drug habit. God pinpointed the incident that had broken his heart 37 years ago, the pain of which he was still trying desperately to numb. He got set free! And we got to witness the miraculous transformation as God healed and delivered him. We can’t wait until next year’s ride where we plan to extend our time to several days, moving along the ride route.
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REALFest July 25-27
We will have a Free Prayer booth at REALFest (Really Embracing Another Life) in Carroll, Iowa July 25-27. This music festival benefits adoption and foster care. See www.realfest.org for all the details. We are excited about this opportunity.
RAGBRAI July 22-23
The Mason City Vineyard has invited us to join with them and make Free Prayer a part of their outreach July 22-23 at RAGBRAI (the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Race Across Iowa) as it goes through Mason City. This events brings 15,000 to 20,000 extra people into the communities on their route. Should be fun and we are praying for many divine appointments and life-changing encounters with God!
Language Barrier No Problem for God
At our hotel in LA, we came down the elevator with a maid who had her arm in a sling. We asked her about it but she didn’t speak English. While we were eating breakfast, she came in. The Lord said, “Pray for her arm.” I said, “But Lord, she doesn’t speak English.” He said, “Pray for her arm.” I asked her if she’d like prayer and she motioned, “Wait a minute,” and got a co-worker who translated my question to which she answered, “YES!” After praying, I asked if she could move her arm and she slowly raised it up and began to move it around and then with a huge grin, she nodded and said, “Si, si!” Yes, Yes! She gave me a hug and we left! Even though we are limited, God is not!
Arizona here we come!
We leave Monday for Arizona till Friday and then we’ll be in California for a few days. Please pray for safety as we travel and that we get to see everyone we would love to see while we’re there!
Sky-High Joy
Our last post was on the way to the roadside and that morning included a celebration of our new spot with several friends stopping to check out the set-up and a great encounter with a lady who stopped to ask for prayer for her 5-week-old grandson but got much more than she bargained for when Emil began to get words of knowledge and prophetic words for her. How great and loving is our God who raised her joy level from way below zero to sky-high! Thank You, Lord!
Goin’ Roadside!
On our way to the road! Yippee!
Eye Doctor Sees Need for Forgiveness
Emil had an eye appointment today and the doctor asked why he didn’t fill out his health history sheet. Emil explained that he isn’t on medication, doesn’t have any diseases, and doesn’t have a regular physician. The doctor was amazed and after examining Emil’s eyes declared that they are in perfect health which told him that Emil’s health is very good! Emil took the opportunity to tell him that he makes sure to stay free of unforgiveness and constantly releases stress to the Lord, two of the main things that lead to disease. The doctor said, “Wow, you really have life figured out. You’re right. There are people from way back in my life whom I need to forgive.” TY, Lord, for the way You orchestrate conversations to open people’s eyes to truth and life.
12-hour day
Yesterday was a 12-hour day of almost non-stop appointments. We don’t normally schedule ministry like that, but once in a while it can’t be helped. The Lord is so awesome. These are HIS appointments, and He always does above and beyond anything that we–or the people receiving ministry–can imagine! And when we get tired and run out of steam, He lifts us up and fills us up for the next appointment!
Trailer in Shop
The trailer is getting new lights put on it. Took it in today and hopefully will get it out tomorrow. Had a busy Sunday and Monday plus a busy week ahead with face-to-face ministry appointments and calls. Looking forward to being on the road Thursday–looks good weather-wise, too! TY Lord!