Changing Seasons

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.

My Dead Bones Live

This week I witnessed an army of dry bones live. Youth, staff and church leadership from several churches, cities, states and denominations came together in one mind, one heart, one spirit and one voice to proclaim Christ is Lord over our lives, our families and our communities.

I never imagined that I would see such hunger, brokenness and deliverance take place each night and with ever increasing power and intensity. Those who attended the 2010 Central District Pentecostal Church of God youth camp were met by their Sovereign Lord and Creator, were changed by the POWER of the Holy Spirit, and are released to go do life and Kingdom where ever they find themselves.

I am forever changed by this experience. I came to pour out as I am poured through, and end up being emptied out and refilled. I leave here no longer a pile of dead and dry bones. The Spirit of the Lord has spoken the prophetic Word, and a fresh breath of His anointing has restored life in me. Now I can BREATHE.

As I pack out to drive back to Texas, I am hopeful for my future, my family and this ministry. This generation and the ones to come will be influenced by the ripples produced from this camp. Thank you to all who prayed and agreed with me over this camp. God did DELAY or DISAPPOINT.

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Where the Spirit of the Lord is

As I seek clarity for the final service of this camp, I am reflecting on all God has done this week in the lives of these campers and staff. Last night we were in service for 6 hours. That’s right 6 hours.

The Spirit of the Lord moved on the place and we witnessed God heal family relationships, deliver youth and adults from sexual sin, failing marriages, physical abuse, addictions and the bondage of bitterness. No one left who needed healing, deliverance and restoration. I asked a rhetorical question in yesterdays post about how much more of Gods glory can the human body endure. He answered with, as long as they are hungry and thirsty for my glory and righteousness, I WILL FILL THEM.

So I go into tonight’s service with absolutely no human words, intellect or direction. I am only compelled to be hungry and thirsty for more of His glory, in my life and the lives of the youth and staff. I am confident the Holy Spirit will not disappoint and we will be most satisfied as He is MOST GLORIFIED.

Will you agree with me in prayer for tonight? The lives of many of these youth and staff hang in the balance. They have been set free, FREE INDEED, and where the Spirit of the Lord is…THERE IS LIBERTY & FREEDOM.

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