Vinita

Right from the very start, Vinita has been a special place. The residents and staff are eager to hear the Word. Because this is another afternoon meeting I don't say much about it. We continue to grow here. both in numbers and spiritually.

Claremore

This was my first scheduled day in the Claremore Nursing Home. It is a wonderful facility. This morning reminded me of the old idea of following God by the "open door / closed door" philosophy. In other words, what ever you feel led to do, if the door closes, it's a NO from God. If the door opens, it's a YES from God. Today we had a scheduling conflict. I have had a scheduling conflict with this facility, off and on, for the past 2 years. But, I do believe I need to be here. I am led my the Spirit of God not by open door / closed door thinking. So, I continue to come. I find it interesting that I have been ministering on "Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith" for the past several months. This is not a physical fight. It is a spiritual fight. When we are in faith we are also in joy and peace. And, that is were I am. I can hear my pastor say, "I cannot be defeated and I will not quit." Ministering in nursing care facilities throughout eastern Oklahoma.

Wewoka

We had a great time in Wewoka this afternoon. This is only the second time I've been here and we're starting to fill up the room. Residents are hungry for the Word.

Okemah

I met with a  new group of people this morning and I have a new friend. This was my first service in the Okemah Care Center. It was wonderful. I could tell these residents had not sung some of these hymns for a long time. The next time I come we are already moving to a larger, more accessible, room. Praise The Lord!

Sapulpa

This morning I ministered in a new nursing home. I am currently in 37 NH's, on a regular basis. Since 2009, I have ministered in 54 NH's total. Occasionally, at the direction of the Lord, I will move from one nursing home to the next. There are many, many residents who need to hear the Good News. The Bible says, "How will they hear without a preacher?" So, when He calls, I go. I was welcomed with open arms. This is only the second time I've walked in to a facility and ministered immediately. The first time was in Iowa several years ago and I was just passing through. This time I'll be going back monthly. We continue traveling the roads of eastern Oklahoma: Strengthening The Saved - Saving The Lost

Muskogee

We've been ministering on the armor of God for months. Today we started on the sword of the Spirit. I knew this would be powerful but I didn't realize how powerful. Residents have been saying, This is what I've been missing. A woman came to me after the service and said she had been taught the Logos Word but had never heard of the Rhema Word. Let me put it like this. You can put the Logos in your gun but if you never pull the trigger it will never become Rhema. It will never accomplish it's intended purpose.

Muskogee

Many times, looking out over the congregation, I am overwhelmed by the responsibility God has given me. I know the only way I can accomplish what God has for me is to rely on Him. This morning, as I walked in the door, a couple came to me asking me if I was the "preacher". They had brought their grandmother to this nursing home and today was her first day. They said, we were told to bring our grandmother to your meeting because you're "good". As a minister, the only way people would consider me "good" is that they are receiving form the Lord. They may not realize that, but that is the truth. Like I said, sometimes it's overwhelming to me, the responsibility. Several years ago I wanted to know everything about what God wanted me to do before I would take a step. I am learning more and more I really only want to know the next step. It really is much easier that way. It's not so overwhelming. Living by faith is an amazing life.

Broken Arrow / Pawnee

It's been quite the day. It all started in Broken Arrow. These residents are amazing. They come in wanting to be fed. We lifted our voices to the Lord as residents continued to come in. The activities director said, right after I've been here, the residents are always in a more positive attitude. (That's the power of the Word. We are learning how to walk in faith.) Today, we looked at Eph. 6:16. It talks about the shield of faith and fiery darts. We learned how to apply that to our lives and make it work in every situation, all the time. Then it was on to Pawnee.

I was scheduled for 1pm in Pawnee. That's a little tight. I might have to change that, if I can. But, today being there at 1pm was God. There were several in the room when I got there. Including an older woman and 3 younger women. We began to sing. I noticed a Kleenex box at the table with the women and the younger 3 were crying. (That is not real unusual in the nursing homes.) The more we sang the happier they got. I would stop occasionally and minister between the hymns. Seemed like I should focus on the blood songs. (Considering some other situations going on in the nursing home we decided to stop after 1/2 hour.) As I was packing up the three women came to me and asked me where I had come from. I told them - Tulsa. They said they had been called by the nursing home to come in because "Granny" was failing. They had just arrived before me. One of the other residents said, "Granny was just as white as a sheet until we started singing. Then, all her color came back and she perked up."

I write this because many times we don't really know what's going on, but God does. It's so important to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Pryor

I want to thank Pastor Hagin and his message at Winter Bible Seminar last night. This morning in Pryor we started out singing, like we always do. The atmosphere began to change as the residents focused more and more on Jesus. Then, I asked, "How many would like prayer? How many would like to experience the power of God?" Every hand in the room went up, approx. 25. (I told them I would play some music in the background and then pray with each one individually.) We prayed everything from personal needs, to family needs, to national and international needs. We experienced the power of God. I think if you were ask anyone in the room, they would tell you we experienced the power of God. He is so faithful to His Word. Praise the Lord.

Stillwater

Stillwater is the county seat of Payne county. It is one of the towns I need to be in. I am in 22 counties and their county seats. Then, besides that, I'm in an additional 15 facilities. This is one of the afternoon nursing homes I have not said a lot about.

This afternoon there were many who just wanted to hold my hand. (They would have held anyone's hand. They are lonely.) I can give them my time and my love but what is very critical is that I share with them the love of God. It is the kind of love that can stay with them when I'm gone. And so, I think, with every new song we sang I held someone else's hand. It's always exciting to experience that love ooze into the hearts and lives of the residents. God is so Good!