Biblical Discipleship Ministries

2212 Chisholm Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032  (972) 771-0568

¹In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

²The same was in the beginning with God.

³All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

⁴In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

⁵And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

⁶There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

⁷The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might   believe.

⁸He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

⁹That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

¹⁰He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

¹¹He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

¹²But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,

even to them that believe on his name:

¹³Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

¹⁴And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:1-14

⁵“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: ⁶Who, being in the form of God,

thought it not robbery to be equal with God: ⁷But made himself of no reputation,

and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

⁸And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross.  ⁹Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him,

and given him a name which is above every name: ¹⁰That at the name of Jesus

every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

¹¹And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Phil. 2:5-11

“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich,

yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”         

 II Corinthians 8:9

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”      

 II Corinthians 5:21

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ,

as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”

 I Pet. 1:18-19

“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”  

Matthew 20:28

“For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh.”         

Romans 8:3

“But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son,

made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law,

that we might receive the adoption of sons.” 

Galatians 4:4-5

The INCARNATION means that Jesus came in the flesh as prophesied (Isaiah 7:14): “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

The REASONS for the Incarnation are:

            To reveal God to men (John 1:18)

            To provide the sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:1-10)

            To destroy the works of the devil (I John 3:8)

            To be a merciful high priest (Hebrews 5:1-2)

            To fulfill the Davidic covenant (Luke 1:31-33)

            To be highly exalted (Philippians 2:9)

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”   II Corinthians  9:15

This year has been challenging with the busy travel schedule, the many unforeseen “inconveniences,” (stolen purse, van broadsided, continuing health issues for all of us), the completion of at least one of the three animal DVD’s in the Creation Proclaims series of three (watch for #2 and 3 in 2010), and Taryn and Mirren completing their doctoral studies in history at Pensacola Christian College.  We have continued to enjoy a busy guest house ministry and marvel at the differences in life from fifty years ago and now with managing computers, e-mail, faxes, cell phones, along with trying to keep the learning curve up with the depreciating brain capacity!  (Old dogs still don’t learn new tricks easily, and usually very painfully!)  We are thankful for Taryn and Mirren’s move back home to assist with the ministry and use their expertise in getting our lives organized and more efficient. The Lord has blessed in the various ministry trips with exciting stories and evidences of His gracious blessings and mercy at every juncture.  He has allowed the materials of the Evolution of a Creationist book, the same named four part series, The Incredible Creatures Series, and now the Creation Proclaims first DVD (“Climbers and Creepers”) to be in circulation worldwide.  We would especially appreciate your prayers that this last series can be completed as soon as possible in early 2010.  The second in the series is entitled “Flight and Spike” and will include bats, owls, porcupines, dinosaurs, etc.  We sincerely thank all of you who the Lord uses to minister to us through your faithful prayers and gifts during these challenging times!  November marked our 25^th year with Biblical Discipleship Ministries and we praise the Lord for His hand of grace and love through the many challenges as He has continually proven Himself to be faithful and true (I Thessalonians 5:24).

December 2009

Nov. 29: Leave for His Hill Bible College (Torchbearers, Capenwray International)

30-4^th:  Lecture on Creationism at His Hill Bible College, Comfort, TX

8^th:  Evangelistic Caroling Party, here, 6:45 pm

6-9^th: Pre-Trib Conference, DFW Airport

13^th: Highland Park Methodist Church, Word Class: The Sure Word of Prophecy

13^th: Christmas Devotional Highland Park Methodist Word Class (evening)

December 31^st: Leave for ministry in Tampa, FL