Monthly Archives: January 2015

by Terry Hickey   Our last full day of the trip started off with breakfast at Luby’s Cafeteria in Brownsville, Texas. After breakfast worship and devotions were held in the restaurant, as well. Pastor Richard recounted the story of the visit of Jesus to the home of Martha and Mary; where Martha complained to Jesus […]

by Terry Hickey   The Power Ministry team designed the ministry week with Sunday as a day of rest (not originally their idea, of course; although they certainly have thought of everything else!). We were challenged to rest in the Lord; to shut-off any concerns of the day … and to simply be ready to […]

by Terry Hickey After an early breakfast at the hotel we set off at 7:00am for worship and devotions in the Chapel at the Border Mission in Hidalgo, Texas. Prior to our devotion time we heard from the director of Border Mission, Jerry McBright, who explained that Border Mission is a non-denominational ministry that has […]

by Terry Hickey   Steak dinner Thursday night = steak and egg burritos Friday morning! ( in God’s economy nothing is wasted … not our time/talents … or last nights left-over steaks! During morning devotions Pastor Rick Chobolla reminded us that being able to love others requires humility on our part … to put the […]

by Terry Hickey Awaking to our first day of actual service seemed to have come almost before I fell asleep! After breakfast our day continued with worship and a devotion by Pastor Rich Chobolla. Pastor Rich challenged us through, Psalm 51:10-17, to consider what David discovered; that we need to surrender anything that we are […]

by Terry Hickey Have you ever felt that “christian coercion” (let’s leave it at good natured persuasion!) to do the right thing? How many excuses did you create in your own mind, as to why you shouldn’t/couldn’t comply with that great opportunity to follow the Lord’s leading? Well the excuses finally evaporated, and I found […]