MISSIONARY SPIRIT

It gives me great joy to announce that five out of the six members of my household are now missionaries serving in the nations. My daughter, Megs, and her two children, Shya (5 yrs) and Hunter (3 yrs) are headed to YWAM-Baja to start the All Nations, All Generations DTS. They will live on the Baja campus for five months and then participate in an Outreach either within Mexico or perhaps Eastern Europe. We will find out as the time progresses and the Lord directs Megs' decisions.  You can learn more about YWAM-Baja here

(If you'd like to contribute to Megs' support, email thelordismystrength@rocketmail.com)

Please pray for Meghann and my grandchildren as they begin this amazing adventure with Jesus. The missionary experience is not for the faint of heart. It is for those who are passionate for seeing cultures changed into Kingdom cultures and it requires many sacrifices along the way. Living in faith is an adventure all of its own and I rejoice to see how the Lord has already provided for Megs.

We will be in Norway for another two months and have loved being back in the Motherland. We have set aside the first weeks to work on a recording (a 'soaking' worship CD) and we are looking forward to hearing the final product. 

Please continue to pray for protection and anointing for all of us as we minister abroad and also for Chaddy who is at home in Utah holding down the fort and keeping Spencer, the dog, happy and cared for.

Shya and Hunter wearing their Norwegian Bunad, the National Dress

Our island home, Flekkerøy

Blessings to you and Happy Easter (God Påske!)

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ALT for NORGE!

We are back again in the Motherland, this time for about three months.

We will enjoy Easter and 17th of May, two wonderful holidays in Norway.

This is Flekkerøy (outside of Kristiansand), our island home when we are here.

It is lovely and peaceful and I enjoy being here so much.

Vivien has been recording a 'soaking' CD and is finishing up with bits and pieces so that Per Kjetil Farstad can master and mix the project. It has been a privilege to pray through this project with such beautiful, excellent and anointed musicians. There were times during the spontaneous sessions that I couldn't do anything but weep, it was so amazing!  I will post pics in a couple of days.

Please pray for this beautiful city, a city in my heart.

I love Kristiansand, I have family history here,

and I believe the Lord is going to do something amazing!

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation. Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah 

Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.Selah ~ Psalm 24

Jeg elsker deg, Norge!


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Merry Christmas!

One of my favorite Norwegian Christmas songs, Himmlen i min favn (Heaven In My Embrace). It speaks of what Mary sang over the Treasure she held in her arms:






Who lit the star, which is reflected in your eye? Who took away the dark of the shepherds gaze your first night? Who has braided the crown of straw around your forehead? Who has brought three wise men to our house, my precious treasure?

Are you one of thousands of small babies? Are you he they are waiting for? You are my little child, an angel gave your name. Are you the earth's hidden treasure I get to protect this night? Is that heaven itself I rock in my arms?

Who has brought the fear which made your heart cry? Why hold your hand so tightly as you grip your mother's hair? Around us dancing shadows, now is the angel gone. He said so very beautiful, much more than I understood.

Are you one of thousands of small babies? Are you he they are waiting for? You are my little child, an angel gave your name. Are you the earth's hidden treasure I get to protect this night? Is that heaven itself I rock in my arms?

Grant that your days may be for others' joy. Hands to greet you with all love, gentle and good. Never shall I forget the words that I heard. Whatever happens, they will give us strength and courage

Are you one of thousands of small babies? Are you he they are waiting for? You are my little child, an angel gave your name. Are you the earth's hidden treasure I get to protect this night? Is that heaven itself I swing my arms?

 Who lit the star, which is reflected in your eye? Celestial Diamond, the city of Bethlehem.

A Monument of Mercy

I like to think that every day I am a monument of mercy, that every day a fresh display of sovereign grace is made to me; every day my Father feeds me, my Savior cleanses me, the Comforter sustains me. Every day new manifestations of the loving-kindness of the Lord break forth upon my wondering soul and give me fresh visions of His miraculous love. Charles Spurgeon

This changed my life. If you are hungry for God, read Bill Johnson's book, Hosting the Presence: Unveiling Heaven's Agenda. Bill Johnson: Hosting His Presence

His final quote is this: We are the ones upon whom the promises of the ages have come to rest. And they are contingent upon our being a people who have discovered our eternal purpose. We have been chosen to be His eternal dwelling place. We have been chosen to host His Presence.

I am SO hungry for more of God! I go to sleep crying out for His Holy Presence and I wake up crying the same thing. I want to live so that the Holy Spirit will rest upon me and release life to those around me. I am just so sick of myself.....and so desperate to really know Him.

Norway, if there is one thing that can be known from me, let it be that God's Presence is the most important thing in all of life. If there is one thing I pray for you, it is that you will 'host' His Presence well and make space for the Revival He has planned for you. 

Jeg elsker deg, Norge!

October Course - The Worship Arts Conservatory

We are offering a great class this month at The Worship Arts Conservatory, an online community for worshipers and worship ministers. Check us out at The Worship Arts Conservatory

RS170:Biblical Exegesis and Research with Vivien Hibbert, Academic Dean

Course statement: This course offers methodology for sound, scholarly Biblical study and research. The student will have an opportunity to use scriptural methods that highlight the vital role the Word of God plays in their lives personally and also equips the student to create teachings that will “feed” others.  Topics include:

Why study the Bible?

Bible study tools

Bible study methods

Bible outline

Foundations of exegesis

Rules of hermeneutics

Hebrew and Greek word study

How to use types and symbols to gain insights into biblical passages

Learn how to find life for yourself and food for others through Bible study

Learn how to meet the Lord through the Word

Discover ways to find the main themes of each book and each chapter of the Bible

Worship and pray using the Word

How to find God’s secrets through the Word

Answer basic questions on Bible study

Relationship to the Worship Arts Degree Program:

RS170 is a first level course of Religious Studies in the Associate of Worship Arts Degree Program. This curriculum will provide tools to further aid Believers in their study of the Bible

Course Objectives

Upon completion of lessons and assignments the student will:

•    Validate the necessity of studying God’s Word.

•    Understand the process of diligent, careful and sound study methods for “digging” through God’s Word.

•    Discover, through various exercises, which study method is the most effective for them personally.

•    Learn to further deepen the discipline of worship & praying the Word.

•    Find “food” from the Word to share with others in a biblically-based format.

If you'd like to enroll, please email me at rwalden@worshiparts.org

Blessings!