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!

Ern Baxter - Thy Kingdom Come

We are in Norway for two months and have already experienced wonderful times in the Presence of God ministering in the National Women's Conference, the State Church, the Mission Church, and the Nordic Mission Bible School but I long for so much more.....for myself and for Norway! I am longing for a deeper anointing that will release the fullness of God's beauty and character to those around me.  I am longing to be a spark that will ignite the fires of God's heart for the earth. Weighty and weird words, I know, but there is a stirring in me that isn't content for what I have known before or what I am experiencing now. I am SO HUNGRY for GOD! And we are so blessed and privileged to live in these days because He is preparing His people for something glorious. 

When you have a few minutes, give this a listen. It's a message from one of the coolest guys to walk the earth, Ern Baxter. He's from back in the day but he was a Father to so many and his message is powerful. It takes a few minutes for him to get into it, so hang in there. 

You will need to advance through the series until you hit Message #9. It's not very long but is broken up into chunks. It's worth your time.

Jeg elsker deg!

P.S. For those of you who like to see what Norway looks like, here is the view from our front window. We're spoiled, I know.