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Remembering Haiti

jmillerjr — Sat, 07 May 2011 23:04:35 +0000

As I was sifting through the backlog of emails in my inbox, I ran across a newsletter from For His Glory Adoption Outreach. The newsletter highlighted the Maison des Enfants de Dieu orphanage in Port-au-Prince Haiti, and the impact short-term missions have on its success. Becky was one of those missionaries who selflessly traveled to care for babies. While reading through the email, I reflected on the devastating earthquake that struck this poor and highly populated city last year, as well as the damage left in its wake.

Tomorrow, Pierre Alexis, director of Maison des Enfants de Dieu, is speaking at River Stone Community Church. He has an amazing love, passion and vision of the gospel that he lives each and every day. Join us at 10:30am, or watch online at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/river-stone-church.

At Breathe International, we endeavor to partner with local churches and host ministries with one purpose…care for the poor, the widows and the orphans in their affliction. According to James 1:27, “this is pure and undefiled before God”.

Changing Seasons

jmillerjr — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:33:34 +0000

I love the changing seasons, especially winter to spring and summer to fall. It’s been a few months since my last post, but like the changes in seasons, a lot of things have been evolving behind the scenes in this ministry. The first being the most obvious…we have changed our ministry name from Owe No Man Ministries to Breathe International Missions Network [BIMN]. We have not changed our mission or purpose, but the new name aligns us more with where we are going. Owe No Man is not dead, but will focus more locally where we live instead of globally. More on that to come in the near future.

The change began this summer when I spoke at a youth camp in Missouri. The theme for the camp was “BREATHE” from Ezekiel 37. I was completely wrecked before, during and after this camp. Thanks Dalin! The residual affects were felt by my wife, Becky, who wasn’t able to be with me. We felt the current identity and purpose of the ministry were not complimentary and confusing. We are still working through many details and challenges of BIMN, so your prayers are welcomed and appreciated. We are continually updating this site, so be sure to check back often.

Upcoming Events:

November 5-7, I will be at New Life Ministries, FCF in Kansas City, Missouri speaking at a youth conference, Desperation 2010 – “Here Am I”. If you are in the area, come by and let’s get connected.
November 29-December 10, I will be in Uganda and Kenya providing leadership training to pastors and ministers. Additionally, this trip is an orphan & widow care fact finding endeavor.

If you would like more information or to support our ministry, please visit our contact and/or donate pages.

The drought is over – July 2010 Update

jmillerjr — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:28:08 +0000

We may never understand all God’s ways, purposes and dealings with us in this life; however, we will definitely see, feel and taste the results of His hand. The key is what posture will we take when Father is leading us through the valley or desert, in times of famine or drought? Will we react, most likely, or will we respond, eventually? Well, at least for me this seems to be the case.

The weeks and months since I returned from Kenya, December 2009, have been very quiet. Most of my focus has been praying and encouraging Becky, as she discovers God’s purpose for her. For years, our ministry paths have been complimentary or parallel, but not really united in common focus and purpose. A little over a year ago, we closed a struggling, OK…failing, church plant that was doomed from the onset. This was done in conjunction with a full time youth ministry, which was our primary passion and focus. In hindsight, I see that moving from the youth ministry and a failing church plant was divinely orchestrated by the Lord. In spite of the feelings of rejection, loneliness and failure God was working something in us, not just for what’s happened the past few months, but the weeks, months & years ahead.

If you are like me, you can identify first hand with at least one character in the bible. Often times I find myself aligned with Elijah the prophet. (*Disclaimer – I am not calling myself a prophet) I heard Steven Furtick speak during The Nines event on Elijah out of 1 Kings 17. Elijah prophesied there would be a famine, afterwards he was led to the brook Cherith where he was fed by ravens. One day the brook dried up. Why did it dry up? Because God told Elijah to prophesy a famine/drought in the land. At some point everything would dry up. This forced Elijah to move beyond the brook to a widow woman’s house, where he blesses the woman and her son. God spoke the famine, God led Elijah to the brook, God fed Elijah, God dried up the brook and God led Elijah to the widow woman. Not only that, but if you read on in chapter 18, you find that Elijah confronts the wicked King Ahab and wipes out the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel. All things, regardless of how they looked, were purposed by God for a divine moment.

For months, there appeared to be a famine in our ministry. God open doors to secular jobs so we can receive provision, sustenance and provide some stability for our family. However, He did not intend for us to camp out here. This has been a time of much needed physical and emotional mending. Kenya was a wake up call for me, showing me what my true purpose in the Kingdom is. When Becky returned from China, she too had a clear direction and purpose for ministry. For the first time, our hearts and spirits are united in missions. So much so, that at this writing Becky is on her second missionary endeavor, this year, to Haiti. In December, she will join me for our first ever joint missionary journey to Kenya, and possibly Uganda.

Doors for missions are not the only thing opening in our lives, the month of July is more busier in ministry work than previous months. I have performed a wedding ceremony for a friend from high school. This Sunday, I am filling the pulpit at our home church, River Stone in San Marcos – TX, for the first time. Finally, I am preaching the Central District – PCG youth camp in Missouri for a fellow youth director friend, Dalin Antwiler. Now I know how Elijah felt when the servant told him he saw a cloud the size of a man’s hand. It was a small sign, but Elijah knew it meant the famine and drought was over, and a deluge filled the land.

I don’t know if we are about to experience a ministry deluge, but I can say it sure looks like the famine and drought is subsiding. Now we wait on the voice of the Lord to lead us away from our secular jobs and back into full time ministry, global missions. Will you pray and agree with us? Will you take time to encourage us? Finally, will you consider partnering with us?

Headed to Haiti

jmillerjr — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:04:33 +0000

In a couple weeks, Becky is headed on her second missionary journey. She is going to Haiti with a team from River Stone Community Church. The team has been vigilant in their fund raising and God has come through miraculously; however, they still have some ground to make. Therefore, the team is selling Haiti T-Shirts. All proceeds from T-Shirt sales go directly to the trip cost and to fund projects at the orphanage they will be working at. For more information, visit our Haiti page.

Support Becky and the Haiti Team – Haiti T-Shirts for Sale
($16 for X-Large, plus $3.50 shipping & handling for non local orders).

Logo = silhouette of Haiti filled with scripture from John 14:18,
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

China Update 05272010

jmillerjr — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:19:48 +0000

Here is the final 3 day summary of Becky’s China Trip. We will post an overall trip report with pictures after she is home. Right now the River Stone team is resting, but will soon be on there way for a Saturday arrival. This is the first time I have been on the waiting end of a mission trip. It’s strange, yet exciting. I can’t wait to hear, cry, agonize and strategize for future endeavors. Here are the links to Becky’s updates. Be sure to keep the team in pray until they are safely back in Texas. Blessings, James

Day at the Park

Random Thoughts

Farewell from China

China Update 05242010

jmillerjr — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:14:53 +0000

Here is our second 3 day summary of Becky’s China Trip. She still doesn’t have data access with her BlackBerry, and according to Verizon her phone is active. We have a sneaky suspicion the local carrier may have disabled her access after she connected to her Twitter & Facebook accounts. Oopsie! Anyway, the River Stone team finishes up this week and will be home Saturday. As long as Becky continues to send me an update, I should be able to post one more time before they come home. In the meantime, please continue pray. There journey is NOT over. Enjoy!

Taste of China

Chinese Weekend Adventures

Life in the Welfare Centre

China Update 05212010

jmillerjr — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:36:07 +0000

Becky arrived in China this week and the entire River Stone team has pretty much hit the ground running. Becky is having issues with her BlackBerry, and I am working with Verizon to resolve. They are limited in their communications; therefore, updates may be fewer than expected. Below are some post from Becky’s site to give you a view from the ground. Lord willing, we will get more details and pictures, when I get her phone issue resolved. Enjoy!

Austin to Hong Kong to China

Hong Kong to China

A Day in China