by Jim Kerwin
on November 1, 2019
29 October 2019
To everything there is a season,
And a time for every purpose under heaven.
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV —
Dear Friend,
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it's autumn.
Do you know what season it is
in your spiritual life and ministry?
In His wisdom, our Creator not only established seasons in the natural world, but also seasons in our earthly lives and our spiritual experiences. It takes some life experience in the Kingdom to appreciate the value of God-appointed seasons. Sometimes it requires the Holy Spirit’s fruit of patience and God-given wisdom, so as not to “hurry” a season along; a season is as long as God knows it needs to be. And having willingly submitted to God’s seasons and their appointed lengths, perhaps the best of all is the ability to enjoy the season through which we are passing.
…A Time to Heal…
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The John the Baptist Experience
by Jim Kerwin
on October 6, 2019
Copyright © 2019
by
Jim Kerwin
An excerpt from the forthcoming book
The John the Baptist Experience
In prophecy, when do deer
walk
and when do they
leap?When the imprisoned John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to Jesus, he had one question in mind: “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3 nasb)
Jesus didn’t answer them directly at first. He believed in “show and tell,” and Luke tells us what John’s two disciples saw with their own eyes:
At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind.
Luke 7:21
With the long day’s ministry over, the Lord approached John’s two representatives.
Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight and the lame walk, [continue reading…]
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The John the Baptist Experience
by Jim Kerwin
on October 8, 2019
Richard Jukes
(1804-1867)
With steady pace the pilgrim moves
Toward the blissful shore,
And sings with cheerful heart and voice,
“‘Tis better on before!”
His passage through a desert lies,
Where furious lions roar;
He takes his staff, [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on October 1, 2019
J. C. Trott
(19th Century)
O ye who tread life’s pilgrim away
With weary heart and sore,
Find hope and comfort in the thought—
’Tis better on before.
Though circumstances adverse be,
And scanty be your store,
Be patient; brighter days will come—
’Tis better on before.
Though you may be beset by foes
Who wound you o’er and o’er, [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on September 25, 2019
A Busy Month in the “Work Zone”
25 September 2019
Teach me, my God and King,
In all things Thee to see,
And what I do in anything
To do it as for Thee.
— George Herbert —
“‘Work zone’? Didn't we use to call that
a dining-room table?”
What does a missionary teacher do when he’s not traveling abroad? (As you know, I’ve been sidelined a bit for medical reasons.) Well, it’s been a busy, productive month doing work that other people can’t see… just yet. The Lord can see it, and if He’s pleased, we’re happy. There’ve been “housekeeping” issues that have been left undone for a long time. This hiatus from travel has afforded the opportunity to catch up, starting with some long-overdue vascular “plumbing.”
Surgeries “in Vein”
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The John the Baptist Experience
by Jim Kerwin
on September 23, 2019
George Schuler
1882-1973
(Please see copyright notice below.)
And He arose, and rebuked the wind,
and said unto the sea, “Peace, be still.”
And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
— Mark 4:39 —
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of His hand,
and meted out heaven with the span,
and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure,
and weighed the mountains in scales,
and the hills in a balance?
— Isaiah 40:12 —
Our God hath given promise,
And His grace for this hath planned:
His child shall rest securely
In the hollow of His hand.
Chorus:
Let come what may — or wave, or tempest—
“Peace, be still!” ‘tis His command;
My soul is held in peace eternal
In the hollow of His hand. [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on September 22, 2019
Lanta Wilson Smith
(1856-1939)
When the gloomy shadows gather ‘round your way,
And the clouds of sorrow hide the sun’s bright ray,
Keep your faith unshaken, tho’ all ills combine;
When the days are darkest, that’s the time to shine.
Chorus:
That’s the time to shine, that’s the time to shine,
Let your faith and courage glow with light divine;
That’s the time to shine, that’s the time to shine, [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on September 18, 2019
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(1593-1632)
The Elixir
Teach me, my God and King,
In all things Thee to see,
And what I do in anything
To do it as for Thee.
To scorn the senses’ sway,
While still to Thee I tend,
In all I do be Thou the Way,
In all be Thou the End. [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on September 16, 2019
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(1870-1957)
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet,
and when thou hast shut thy door,
pray to thy Father which is in secret;
and thy Father which seeth in secret
shall reward thee openly.
— Matthew 6:6 —
Lord, I have shut the door;
Speak now the word
Which in the din and throng
Could not be heard.
Hushed now my inner heart;
Whisper Thy will,
While I have come apart,
While all is still. [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on September 1, 2019
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Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on August 28, 2019
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(1674-1748)
There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign;
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain.
There everlasting Spring abides,
And never-withering flowers;
Death, like a narrow sea, divides [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on August 23, 2019
Peter Bilhorn
(1865-1936)
There comes to my heart one sweet strain,
A glad and a joyous refrain,
I sing it again and again:
Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love.
Chorus:
Peace, peace, sweet peace,
Wonderful gift [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on August 23, 2019
The Passage of Time
22 August 2019
Crown Him the Lord of years,
The Potentate of time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
Ineffably sublime.
The Eternal One has His appointed times!
Since the last newsletter, I celebrated the 51st anniversary of giving my life to Jesus. In the scope of eternity, 51 years isn’t even a blip on the radar scope. But such milestones provide a moment for reflection and thanksgiving for the goodness of God, and sober us when we consider the end of earthly life is approaching faster than we realized.
Part of preparing for eternity, as well as serving in the “now,” is in reviewing the things He has taught us. One thing I’ve learned in 51 years is that knowing the will of God for any given situation isn’t nearly as challenging as knowing God’s timing. It’s God’s marvelous timing I’d like to share about this month.
“My Times Are in Your Hand”
My times are in Your hand.
— Psalm 31:15 NASB — [continue reading…]
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by Jim Kerwin
on August 2, 2019
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(1821-1891)
Rejoice ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Your glorious banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,
Give thanks and sing!
Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
Strong men and maidens meek,
Raise high your free, exultant song, [continue reading…]
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