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New Sounds of Worship in Children’s Home, Even the Bellhop Comes For Prayer

During the afternoon, I was taken to my hotel for a short rest. In the lobby, I said good-bye to my hosts with hugs and expressions of joy that I would see them shortly for a special time with the children of Frontline Ministries Children Home. then I headed to my room to change into … Continue reading »

Snake Charmer Receives Jesus!

In 2011, I somehow missed a trip to the church near the snake charmers. When the pastors informed me that I would be going there on this day, I was quite intrigued. As we drove in, the two pastors of the church were filled with anticipation of what fire God might do on this day … Continue reading »

Holy Spirit Fire, Jesus Shows Up, Barren Couple With Child!

It was such a treat to go back to a location in the city of Rajahmundry where we had  prayed in a circle in 2011 for a church building project that had been stalled because of various sources of opposition and a lack of funding. There is a beautiful church building there now with a … Continue reading »

Encouraged and Blessed

Mother’s Day is not routinely celebrated in India, but when I had my opportunity to speak on Sunday after worship (our children’s home kids participated up in front), testimonies, special music, and many flowers placed around my neck by the leaders, I gave honor to all the mothers, physical and spiritual, and proclaimed the rightful … Continue reading »

Father Transforms Hearts and Bodies

One of the smiling pastors from the pastor’s conference hosted me (Pastor Bill) to minister to his group of new believers just a few kilometers outside Rajahmundry on Saturday night. When I arrived, a small group of eager believers greeted me with joy on their faces and I expressed my joy in meeting them and seeing their … Continue reading »

Jesus Gives the Full Loaf, Not Just Crumbs

This morning Troy went to finish taking videos of our Frontline kids prior to his afternoon departure back to the States. The children are so loving and it is exciting to see them growing physically and spiritually. Giving them a full Dill Passan (a type of fruit pastry) as a goodbye gift, Troy shared with … Continue reading »

Salvation and Fun at the Sea of Bengal!

Today we were able to minister next to the Sea of Bengal in the church of one of the pastors from our pastor’s conference earlier this week. The pastor and another church member led some powerful worship while Boskar, the pastor’s youngest son, played the congas. Pastor Bill spent some time encouraging this church in … Continue reading »

Pastor’s Conference – Lavishing Father’s Love on God’s Heroes

Twenty-one of the Father’s heroes were present for our day long conference as well as the 22 children from our children’s home. Each of these pastors is facing all types of attacks and difficulties as they reach out to the lost ones in India. Pastor Bill started off the conference by encouraging them in the … Continue reading »

New Leper Colony in Kovvur

Despite the stiffling heat, about 30 lepers including their family members showed up for our first meeting with the Kovvur Leper Colony. As Pastor Bill began sharing the Father’s heart for them and how The Lord took His time creating them in their mother’s womb. At the end, he shared the Gospel and many of … Continue reading »

Blazing Sun, River Boat, Salvations, Rain – All Wonderful in the Kingdom

Today was amazing! It is exciting to be in the Kingdom and do what The Lord is calling you to do! First, Pastor Bill, Troy, and our local team went on a 3 hour bumpy road car trip…to arrive at a village along the river. Then, with the sun blazing, we got into a 15 … Continue reading »