Update from Duane – September 18th, 2018
Hello from North Carolina. We thank God for His protection over us during all the weather changes associated with hurricane Florence. Since we live in the northwestern part of the state, we didn’t face anything except rain. But please continue to pray for those along the coast who have been greatly affected by all…
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Experiencing Power and Protection Through Submission
Although this may be contrary to what our culture teaches, authority is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. There is an incredible amount of power received by being under authority. However, many individuals want the power without the submission. But it doesn’t work like that. No one…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–August 23, 2018
Howdy from the great state of Texas! Our family is grateful for the opportunities God gives us each day. It is a tremendous joy to unpack all that God has before us. Currently, Cindy and I are attending a three-day marriage seminar in Austin, Texas. It has been many years since we’ve been able to attend…
[ Read More ]Abuse Doesn’t Have to Destroy You…But This Will
Abuse is terrible and can be devastating. And I’m passionate about helping those who are hurting to find healing from it. I’ve blogged about sexual abuse here and here. But the actual abuse is usually not what causes the horrible destruction in an individual’s life…It’s the aftermath of it. The enemy will do everything in his power to blind them from the…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane–August 9, 2018
Hello friends. Our family is happy to be safely back at home again. In thinking back over the past tour, we are so grateful for the miles of safety God blessed us with. We also thank Him for the opportunity we had to stand in front of many people in a variety of audiences, declaring…
[ Read More ]The Abuse of Slander
Slander and gossip is nothing short of abusive. That’s right. I AM saying that. And not only do I believe it, but I’ve also witnessed this devastating abuse and the vicious attacks. But the most alarming thing is that professing Christians are often a part of the war. What is gossip and slander?…
[ Read More ]Is God Pursuing You?
I vividly recall the first time in my life when God clearly showed that He was pursuing me. At least the first time I clearly recognized His relentless pursuit for the imperfect and struggling me. And I remember how it washed me with an incredible amount of peace and joy, in spite…
[ Read More ]Update from Duane — July 26, 2018
Hello from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our family has been greatly encouraged and grateful for the presence of God as we’ve traveled from state to state. Our visit at Territorial Correctional Facility in Canon City, Colorado was a huge blessing as the men were transparent and honest. Chaplin Matt Overholt does an amazing job there…
[ Read More ]Update From Duane — July 12, 2018
Greetings from Canon City, Colorado! We are halfway through our prison ministry focus here in Colorado. It has been a tremendous privilege to walk with these offenders as they’ve identified and begun to process specific pain areas in their lives. We saw many tears of sorrow for their own personal wrong choices and also tears…
[ Read More ]How Grace Should Affect Us
Grace is such a beautiful word. A wonderful gift from Abba Father. It’s a gift we should keep giving to the imperfect, broken and hurting around us, but before we can do this, we need to first understand and receive it from the Father. I’ve written about grace before, but I’m finding it is…
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