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Marji "Mike" Kruger

The Applause

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In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (NIV) Luke 15:10

I love watching the Olympics. The games appeal to my competitive nature…and they bring out my national pride. But, what I enjoy the most are those come from behind, against all odds victories. Sometimes it’s the bigger than life favorites who are dethroned. Other times it’s little known winners in obscure sports. It is the moment when the crowd stands in unison and cheers the winner. Family, friends, fellow teammates, dignitaries and strangers stand to applaud.

What an incredible moment for those athletes! But, it pales compared to the celebration in Heaven when someone comes to Christ. “Count on it – that’s the kind of party God’s angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God” (The Message). Count on it. It’s a done deal. Although athletes are never 100% assured victory, there is assured victory for every new Christian. What about you…will you be a part of the celebration in Heaven?

P.S. Yes, I stayed up until midnight to watch Michael Phelps win his second gold medal.

Written by Marji “Mike” Kruger

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From the Outside

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More thoughts on our day with the school children…

We were thrilled to be able to provide more clothing, shoes, and other school items for the children this year. What a privilege it was to be able to help 80 plus children.

Anchor Your Life helping the needy

They were so sweet to us and very appreciative.

Anchor Your Life helping the children of Lesotho
As they left after 3 hours with us, one young girl reached up to give me a kiss on the cheek. It was a special moment for me. Their smiles and faces will forever be imprinted on my mind. But, we wrestle with the fact that many at the school received nothing. When I went outside for the television interview there were 100’s that encircled me hoping that there was something left for them. Some even peered in the windows from outside to watch those who were the fortunate ones.

More needs in Lesotho

The needs here are so great. Everywhere you look there are people who need assistance or are sick. It breaks my heart. And yet, throughout the Bible we see that each life matters to God. He not only sees the masses in Lesotho that are suffering, He sees each individual. He knows every heart. He created each as His unique masterpiece. And every life we come into contact with is special. I would love to have 100’s of 1000’s of dollars in my pocket to help. But, right now I want to focus on the children and the people that God places in my path today. Perhaps when we reach Heaven we will hear of how one child was changed for eternity.

Thanks for your support, your friendship and your prayers…keep them up!

Anchor Your Life helping the needy children in Lesotho

Anchor Your Life helping Lesotho children

 

Anchor Your Life helping Lesotho children

If you would like to assist us with helping the children,  make an online donation. The needs are so great!

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One Heart

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Despite the differences we have with women across the globe, our hearts were knit together as we studied God’s Word. We had a great time of greeting one another, sharing wonderful home cooked meals (Me’ Rose’s pancakes were outstanding!), singing together, and hearing God’s voice through His Word.

Maseru United Church Bible study

MUC breakfast

Lesotho

Many women who attended the Bible study are fighting the conditions and the consequences of poverty in Lesotho. But, we heard together from the Word that although our conditions may never change we are to stand firm in our faith, stay focused on God, and continue to pray.

Anchor Your Life in Lesotho

Women of Maseru United Church

God always speaks in One voice and all were encouraged as many voiced how God had laid on their hearts the need to pray for the Maseru United Church, the people of Lesotho, and all nations. The message was timely for the Global Day of Prayer on Sunday which we will participate. Churches from across Maseru are coming together to pray in the native language. It will by a symphony of prayer for the nations!

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Come!

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DryWe live in Sarasota, Florida where we experience droughts and floods. Our summer rainy season is either in short supply or in abundance. When the afternoon rains do not prevail, the scorching sun dries out all the vegetation. Lawns turn brown, flowers wilt, and the water table recedes with imposed water restrictions. When it’s dry, it’s very dry.

Refreshing rainsIn contrast, when the afternoon thunderstorms are prevalent we view a very different creation. The grass is green and grows frantically. Many times we have to cut our lawn twice a week. Plants, flowers and weeds grow profusely. When it rains, it is wet!

In our spiritual lives we all experience droughts. Our time and experiences with God are in short supply. When the fresh rains of God’s presence don’t prevail we dry out. Our hearts wilt, our hope fades, our love withers, our faith runs in short supply.

When we’re in a spiritual drought we need the fresh rains of God’s presence. It takes time in worship to experience God’s refreshing of our souls. It takes time in prayer seeking His heart to have our love for Him flourish. And, it takes time in God’s Word to satisfy the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

Lesotho has experienced a physical drought. Crops are scarce and the consequences are life threatening. But, nothing is more eternally threatening than their spiritual drought. We are asking God to pour His refreshing rains over Lesotho.

For only God can say:

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17

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His Word

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Bible studyOne of the most powerful lessons I learned during our trip to Lesotho was experiencing first hand the power of God’s Word. I have been teaching Bible studies for the over 18 years. During that time I have stated the God’s Word is sufficient. That it’s all we need for life and godliness. My conviction was challenged last year in Lesotho…

On the first day of our trip last year I had 7 hours of teaching to do with the adults of the Maseru United Church. As the time approached I began to question…What if after 10 minutes I lost my audience? After all I have no cross-cultural training. I knew little about the people I was teaching and less about their culture. We had little in common. I didn’t even know their names. I was responsible for teaching some 20 adults, most of whom were the elders and leaders of the church.

But, today I am more convinced than ever that God’s Word is sufficient in Africa, in the US and around the world. It truly does transcend time and cultures. And, it literally transforms lives. It was amazing to watch the people’s faces light up as they studied the Word. I watched as the Spirit of God took the Word of God and imprinted it on their hearts and minds and revealed to them how it directly applied to their lives. I can’t do that. But, God can. And I know that His Word is sufficient today.

How about you? What is it that you depend on for your life and godliness? I deliver 4 messages in Lesotho this year and I’m praying that His Word goes out with power, knowing that it never returns without accomplishing His purposes!

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Excellence and Purpose

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Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you. (NIV) Exodus 25:9

God instructed Moses to construct the tabernacle, a center for worship and a place where the Israelites could focus on the presence of the Lord. God gave Moses specifications down to the smallest detail. Nothing was left up to Moses’ discretion. God gave the people the opportunity to participate in its construction by giving an offering of the needed materials, including rare and beautiful fabrics as well as precious metals.

Moses told the people, “From what you have, take an offering for the LORD. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the LORD an offering of gold, silver and bronze (Exodus 35:5). . .and everyone who was willing and whose heart moved him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its service, and for the sacred garments (Exodus 35:21). . .Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work. (Exodus 36:2). . . The people brought more than enough for doing the work . . .Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work (Exodus 36:6-7)

Then the LORD said to Moses: “Set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, on the first day of the first month (Exodus 40:1-2). . .Then Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and altar and put up the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard. And so Moses finished the work. Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled upon it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out– until the day it lifted. So the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel during all their travels. (Exodus 40:33-38)

“All excellence involves discipline and tenacity of purpose.” –John Gardner in The Pursuit of Excellence

Written by Marji “Mike” Kruger

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His Word

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The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. (NIV) Isaiah 40:8

God’s Word truly does stand forever. Personally, I don’t want to depend on anything or anyone else, but God and His Word! Not other men or even men’s opinions about God’s Word!

Who are you listening to? Are you digging into God’s Word and finding Truth for yourself? Or are you depending upon what others to give you? depending upon others to explain God’s Word? Are you depending upon a pastor to show you God through His Word? or a teacher? or a radio personality? your spouse? a friend?

Those who teach us from the Bible are important, but God also wants you to get into His Word for yourself. . . spend time in the Bible . . . wrestle with what He is saying to you through His Word. . . and I promise you, you’ll never be the same!

Written by Marji “Mike” Kruger

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