Facebook was slathered with the statement about keeping CHRIST in Christmas by feeding the hungry, etc. It went hand in hand with what I heard when I inquired of JESUS how HE wanted HIS birthday on this earth celebrated. HE wanted me to love HIS people-which is every created person- and bring healing.
Most of us start to formulate what this looks like through our filters of understanding, cultural influence, and socialization. Really though we need to go back to the utter-er of these words, and ask what that looks like to HIM free from our limited minds.
Holidays come with many expectations and adrenaline is keeping us juggling all the balls assigned to us in the air. Weariness and burn out hit before the actual day we set aside, December 25th, to celebrate HIS birth. So many grieve the death of unmet expectations, anticipation that fizzled into disappointment, and then there is the true loss of a loved one. Seriously we come to this day devoid of joy and peace. This also clouds our ability to see things as they truly are from heaven’s vista. We view people and events through our breathless steamed up glasses.
Sit! Take off those smudged glasses. Take a breath and have a heart to heart chat with the honored guest whose day we are proclaiming.
Things began to come into focus. I spent extra time when I had so much to accomplish – or so I thought- sitting with my elderly mom, taking her the favorite take- out food, bathing her, and gently cleaning, massaging, and applying pink to the toe and fingernails. The falling asleep in her chair as we watched the evening line up on TV. Or we went to anoint and pray for one facing cancer surgery. Cookies packed, kids engaged to sing for the shut in grandparents. Or meeting a dear sister home from a hot spot in the world for lunch, and a four hour prayer meeting ensuing in the restaurant- who has four hours to spare in prayer?
All this is not for a horn tooting or pat on back because this performance driven concrete sequential soul who still loves lists had to tap into the SPIRIT and HIS grace to do this in the right spirit that brought delight to those we touched. Each day I had to ask and submit to HIS plan for the day.
Two things totally delighted my heart as HE also gave me miracles on HIS birthday. HIS “gift bag” to me as HIS guest!
Working among the abused women here or in Kenya causes me much grief. I was so very sad that there seemed to be no movement. Yet I know my GOD is never disengaged from our pleas. HE is working on HIS timetable. Oh how we can trust HIM for redemptions. I had worked very hard and was quite stern, at times, with a couple in Kenya. I had to leave before I could witness any fruit one way or the other. I continued to pray in the silence and absence of information. On Christmas day I received word that GOD had worked a miracle. The wife glows with love and her eyes shine when she speaks of her husband. He treats her like his new bribe. Thank you JESUS for giving to us more than we can ever give to YOU.
Mid November when I returned from Kenya I was so weary as you often are with a heavy mission schedule and jet lag. I forced myself to do my ordering of gifts for Christmas for my kids and spouses. I was so pleased. They would all be delivered in three days. Hallelujah! Shopping done! I hate shopping. The promised delivery date came and went with one present appearing in my mail box. Hmm….. I waited and searched for note to pick up at post office. Tracking showed they had reached the facility at post office from which they were dispersed. Post office showed they were put in my mail box. I tried to tell the postal workers they would not fit in my box. Also we were home and watchful the whole day of promised delivery date. So I began to pray. I forgave everyone including myself. I got a refund so now three weeks later I am re-shopping. I had them shipped to a secure location. I still continued to pray for whoever had these gifts. I was certain they were either delivered to a wrong address or lifted from my porch. I prayed HE would bless them, convict them, and redeem them.
Christmas Eve morning I came outside to go to church services when I found a re-taped box on my porch. I had my son put it upstairs in my apt. I smiled when I opened the box later in the day. Inside was a simple, handwritten in red note that simply said, “She said she is sorry.” I just smiled at my JESUS and HIS humor. HE knows who the she is. HE is going to apprehend “ she” with HIS love. All is redemptive. All is calm. All is bright. “Long lay the world in sin and error pining till HE appeared and the soul felt its’ worth. May we this season feel and see our worth in HIM. “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices.” A new and glorious morning did break over us. “Truly HE taught us to love one another HIS law is love, and HIS gospel is peace. Chains shall HE break for the slave is our brother, and in HIS name all oppression shall cease.” Oh let us fill the nights and days with sweet hymns of praise!
TSH June Newsletter
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6/20/2024
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Good News for all creation
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Iron Rod
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Betrayed
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War Paused
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A Song of Hope
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Home
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12/2/2023
Touchstone
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earthquake and gentle breezes
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Bulwark and Fortresses
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11/11/2023
Thanksgiving of November
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Angels in Africa
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10/31/2023
Northern Gate of Africa
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10/31/2023
Fires of Revival
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10/31/2023
The Scepter and the Rod
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2/6/2023
The Secret Place
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2/2/2023
Labeling People as False Prophets
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1/24/2023
Healing Rifts
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1/16/2023
Expect Angel Visitations
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1/9/2023
January 2023 Newsletter
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1/5/2023
Human Perfected
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Something Different
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8/28/2021
God's Movement Week 4
Zachary J. Hunter
8/10/2021
God's Movement Week 3
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7/31/2021
God's Movement Week 2
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7/24/2021
God's Movement Week 1
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Be the Change
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5/27/2021
Our Pledge and Declaration
Zachary J. Hunter
1/28/2021
The Cup of Iniquity
Zachary J. Hunter
1/15/2021
The Father's Heart
Zachary J. Hunter
1/6/2021
Joshua and Caleb
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12/31/2020
Elijah
Zachary J. Hunter
12/18/2020
How Important is Worship
Zachary J. Hunter
12/11/2020
Believe
Zachary J. Hunter
12/2/2020
Our Focus
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11/24/2020
Taking a Beating
Zachary J. Hunter
11/11/2020
2020: American Presidential Election and Aftermath
Zachary J. Hunter
11/4/2020
Daniel 10
Zachary J. Hunter
10/28/2020
Daniel 9 and What it Means.
Zachary J. Hunter
10/22/2020
Respect for God's Authority
Zachary J. Hunter
10/15/2020
What It is to be a Seeker?
Zach J Hunter
10/8/2020
Non-Debate
Hannah S. Hunter
9/30/2020
Odyssey Observations
Hannah S. Hunter
9/11/2020
Miracles in Motion
Hannah S. Hunter
8/27/2020
Unplug and Reset
Hannah S. Hunter
8/20/2020
Set Apart Not Aside
Hannah S. Hunter
8/12/2020
Did I Really Say That?
Hannah S. Hunter
8/6/2020
Silence, Stillness, Solitude, the Secret Place, and the Supernatural
Hannah S. Hunter
7/30/2020
Supernatural Season
Hannah S. Hunter
7/21/2020
tachycardia
Hannah S. Hunter
7/16/2020
Peaceful Protest
Hannah S. Hunter
7/6/2020
Piercings
Hannah S. Hunter
7/2/2020
Unshareable Glory
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6/24/2020
Ancient Roots
Hannah S. Hunter
6/16/2020
Perfect Love
Hannah S. Hunter
6/9/2020
Mountains Tossed into the Sea
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6/1/2020
Genesis of Nations
Hannah S. Hunter
5/26/2020
Torchbearers
Hannah S. Hunter
5/18/2020
Trilling and Aflutter
Hannah S. Hunter
5/12/2020
Mchungaji
Hannah S. Hunter
5/5/2020
Mountain Top to Mountain Top in Lockdown
Hannah S. Hunter
4/29/2020
Observations from the Shadows
Hannah S. Hunter
4/21/2020
He Called It! His Fast!
Hannah S.Hunter
4/13/2020
When Being Passed Over is Good
Hannah S. Hunter
4/7/2020
Alternate New Normal
Hannah S. Hunter
4/2/2020
Nor'easter Wheels Within Wheels
Hannah S. Hunter
3/24/2020
Stillness- the posture of Reshaping and Remolding
Hannah S. Hunter
3/17/2020
Dwelling in the Everlasting Flow
Hannah S. Hunter
3/10/2020
Godly Reprimand, Removal of Shame, and Redemptive Restoration
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3/3/2020
Essential Oil is Love
hannah hunter
2/25/2020
Going Into the Deeper....
hannah hunter
2/17/2020
Feet of Your Soul
Hannah Hunter
2/11/2020
Activating Our Children
hannah hunter
2/3/2020
Vigilant Observations
Hannah Hunter
1/28/2020
Commander in Chief
hannah hunter
1/21/2020
Heights of Hope
Hannah Hunter
1/16/2020
Shepherds Shielding in Storms
Hannah Hunter
12/12/2019
Shepherds Shielding in Storms
Hannah Hunter
12/12/2019
How did Jesus Celebrate His Birthday on Earth?
Hannah Hunter
11/27/2019
Paul and Pauline in this Season
Hannah Hunter
11/19/2019
A Day in the life of an Expat in Kenya
Hannah Hunter
11/11/2019
Conquerors in the Nest
Hannah Hunter
10/30/2019
A Look at Fear
Zach Hunter
2/22/2019
The Beauty of the Cross
Zach Hunter
2/15/2019
Turning Disgust into Grace
Zach Hunter
2/8/2019
Take My Faith
Tyler Robertson
1/12/2019
Love is really REALLY hard (but totally worth it)
Zach Hunter
1/5/2019
Is He Lost or Am I?
Tyler Robertson
12/29/2018
Pointing Fingers
Zach Hunter
12/22/2018
Sold Out Slaves
Tyler Robertson
12/15/2018
Stirring Deep Wells
Tyler Robertson
12/1/2018
Seasonal Suffering
Hannah Hunter
11/24/2018
God's Play Room
Hannah Hunter
11/17/2018
Voting Day
Hannah Hunter
11/10/2018
Homework
Tyler Robertson
11/3/2018
The Way
Tyler Robertson
10/21/2018
Battle Fronts
Tyler Robertson
10/6/2018
True Love
Tyler Robertson
9/22/2018
Mapacha "The Twins"
Hannah Hunter
9/15/2018
Venomous Snakes Thwarted
Hannah Hunter
9/10/2018
In His Arms
Hannah Hunter
9/1/2018
Follow Love’s Thread
Hannah Hunter
8/25/2018
Remanded Rest
Hannah Hunter
8/18/2018
Clueless Obedience
Hannah S. Hunter
8/11/2018
Same Old Days
Tyler Robertson
8/4/2018
A Child of Mine
Tyler Robertson
7/29/2018
He is I Am
Tyler Robertson
7/24/2018
Joy's Calm
Tyler Robertson
7/7/2018
The Dire Hour
Tyler Robertson
6/30/2018
Joyful Warriors for the Kingdom
Hannah Hunter
6/23/2018
Daughters of the Mountain
Tyler Robertson
6/16/2018
Daniel and Malicious Intent
Hannah Hunter
6/9/2018
Forge Me
Tyler Robertson
6/2/2018
Grieving Grace
Hannah Hunter
5/26/2018
His Revelation
Tyler Robertson
5/19/2018
Micaiah - I Stand With Him!
Hannah Hunter
5/12/2018
The Sense of God
Tyler Robertson
5/5/2018
Removing Junk from your Treasure Chest.
Hannah Hunter
4/28/2018
To know the pain.
Tyler Robertson
4/21/2018
Meeting my Maker
Tyler Robertson
4/14/2018
Stop! In the name of Love!
Tyler Robertson
4/7/2018
For Such a Time
Tyler Robertson
3/31/2018
Rejoice in the Fear!
Tyler Robertson
3/24/2018
In the Blood
Tyler Robertson
3/17/2018
Can't Fight the Need
Tyler Robertson
3/10/2018
In Everything
Tyler Robertson
3/3/2018
Let Freedom Ring
Tyler Robertson
2/24/2018
IT'S Coming.
Tyler Robertson
2/17/2018
Nailed It!
Tyler Robertson
2/10/2018
Complacency Kills
Tyler Robertson
2/3/2018
Measure of Faith
Tyler Robertson
1/27/2018
Darkest of Nights
Tyler Robertson
1/20/2018
Destination: Church Unknown
Hannah Hunter
1/13/2018
Peace 2018
Hannah Hunter
1/6/2018
Blessed Are the Servant Healers
Hannah Hunter
12/30/2017
Honoring HIS Wishes
Hannah S. Hunter
12/23/2017
How is Your Shine?
Lori Meed
12/16/2017
Beatrice-Bringer of Joy
Hannah S. Hunter
12/9/2017
Smooth Stones
Tyler Robertson
11/18/2017
Littered Valley
Tyler Robertson
11/11/2017
What Happened to the Church?
Tyler Robertson
11/4/2017
Antithesis of Rage
Hannah S. Hunter
10/28/2017
Truth Prevails
Hannah S. Hunter
10/21/2017
False Pretenses
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2017
Eye of the Needle
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2017
Wells Every Where
Hannah S. Hunter
9/11/2017
Underestimated Army
Hannah S. Hunter
9/11/2017
Third World Eyes
Hannah S. Hunter
9/11/2017
Songs of Joy in Drudgery
Hannah S. Hunter
9/11/2017
Spirit of Sanballat
Hannah S. Hunter
8/11/2017
Guardian in the Night
Hannah S. Hunter
8/11/2017
Sacredness from Kenya’s Wilderness
Hannah S. Hunter
7/11/2017
Pause
Hannah S. Hunter
11/7/2016
Perception, Prayers and Purpose
Hannah S. Hunter
11/7/2016
Tribes
Hannah S. Hunter
11/7/2016
Take Courage!
Hannah S. Hunter
10/21/2016
Kenya Elections 2017
Hannah S. Hunter
10/12/2016
Define Rest and Refuge
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2016
Soaring or Sailing
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2016
Life Threatening Worms
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2016
Mapacha, The Twins, and Micronutrients
Hannah S. Hunter
10/11/2016
Angel Awareness
Hannah S. Hunter
10/10/2016
When Seasons Come Too Early
Hannah S. Hunter
8/6/2016
RVP (Restoration Village Project) Kilgoris, Kenya
Hannah S. Hunter
6/15/2016
Kinsman Redeemer
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1/23/2016
Free Flow, Clarity, and Airlift
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1/16/2016
Synergy
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1/9/2016
Wilderness Base Camp
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1/2/2016
The General’s Tent – 2015 Posts
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12/29/2015
Control Held by None
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12/25/2015
Qualifications for Vessels of Honor
Hannah S. Hunter
12/19/2015