There have been mountains we’ve been asked to climb/Some rivers have been wide, some skies been grey/The valleys have been deep and dark at times, but without fail, our God has led the way!

Second: The responses we continue to receive from readers of Manley Beasley’s biography are so encouraging. It is evident that the Lord is using Manley’s life and message to impact many, some saying that they are reading it for the second or third time, returning over and over again to study his messages on prayer, faith and dealing with adversity. The Audio Book is also now available.

Third: I am nearing the completion of the story of our friend, Iris Urrey Blue, the ex-con who was labeled an “incorrigible degenerate” by the Texas Department of Corrections. Since, at the age of 27, when she knelt down a tramp and stood up a lady, in front of her bar, The Inferno, in Houston, TX, God has used her for His glory around the world. Hers is an incredible story of grace. You may wish to check the Blue’s web site at www.duaneandirisblue.com

Fourth: During the days of his ministry, the Scotsman, James Alexander Stewart, impacted thousands of lives, including Manley Beasley. Dr. Stewart was a prolific writer and among the many books he wrote are two on the subject of the Holy Spirit that we wish to recommend; The Heavenly Executive and Heaven’s Throne Gift. The latter is considered by many to be one of the finest, most balanced studies of the Third Person of the Trinity. You may check into Dr. Stewart’s writings at www.revivallit.org or phone 800-252-8896 or write Revival Literature. P.O. Box 6068, Asheville, NC 2881.

A final thought: “Your character is what you really are. Your reputation is merely what people think you are.”

God, give us a hope that makes us not ashamed, a love that excites to holy obedience, a joy in You that is our strength…Help us to submit our preferences to Your wisdom and will, resign our enjoyments if You should require it as our absolute Proprietor and best Friend…May we know the blessedness of those whose strength is in You and in whose hearts are the highways to heaven.

Notice: We are grateful to announce that Manley Beasley: Man of Faith–Instrument of Revival has been released. A website, www.beasleybiography.com has been created to service book purchases,  as well as other general information about Brother Manley’s story.

This is a special “home week” for us. Jeff, Jessica and our two grandsons, Ethan and Evan, are with us, and my days are spent fishing (I am the worm and cricket puter-oner), running all over the place in the Polaris 4 wheeler, swimming and all those kinds of things that keep little eight and three year olds entertained.

Last night, Sunday, was very special for us. We did a Sermon in Song at Village Baptist Church, here in our home town of Bella Vista, AR, and Ethan and I sang a song that Patricia and I wrote some years ago called “Child of My Child.” I had written the words in memory of my maternal grandfather who had a significant influence on me when I lived with him in Campbellton, NB, Canada, as a little boy. I called him “Gang Gang.” The song, of course, was not only one of reminiscing, but one of faith, as we looked forward to the day when we would have our own grandchildren. So, to get to sing it with Ethan last night meant a lot to this granddad who has been named “Grah Grah!” I guess I deserve it. Here are a few lines:

Child of my child, I love you/You are a part of me/By the miracle of creation you’re the child of my child, you see/One day you’ll know what I’m saying/One day you’ll understand/ When you have a child of your child/ To hold like I’m holding your hand.

Must go. Breakfast time. Blessings…