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27 For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 28 Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there. 1 Samuel 1:27-28 In so many ways the world minimizes … Read more
Saul knew what he believed. From a young age, his family and community life revolved around their nation’s Scriptures. Early in his life others noted his abilities and they fast-tracked him to study under the greatest minds of the time. Everyone knew Saul was fully persuaded of what he believed to be true. But then … Read more
I’m starting a new project called “The Missions Minute”. I want to know more about God is doing around the world. I want others to know more about missionaries. I want to help missionaries achieve the goals God has put on their lives. Once a week I’ll send out an email with a selection of … Read more
On Sunday evening we began a series, “God Is – The Revelation of the Nature and Character of God”. Our first message simply considered the truth that God is, He just is. In Exodus 3 God reveals to Moses His name, I AM. We learned three truths about God from the passage. 1. Our Separated … Read more
Disclaimer – Why am I writing this? Because people across the world have invested in us for so many years I feel it is right and fair to summarize the rollercoaster that has been our life, a life that many of you have shared with us. A new chapter has begun for us and I … Read more
Would you allow an active pedophile talk regularly and alone with your child? Would you allow a gang member who kidnaps children and women to sell them into the sex trade in your home? Would you watch your child wander off with a convicted murderer and simply laugh, “Kids these days”? Would you watch your kids … Read more
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” The Bible, Isaiah 1:18 Have you ever wondered why snow appears white? People much smarter than me explain why. When photons … Read more
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. – Proverbs 22:13 “Get there before the other man. Work harder than the other man. Stay later than the other man.” My pastor repeatedly taught me these three maxims many years ago. He repeated them to the point that … Read more
Today I am beginning a process to change my website from www.martinwickens.com to www.martinwickens.com. This reflects the change in our ministry from being a family supported in an ministry, to something more personal to just me. So, if you subscribe to posts please keep an eye out for this change. The new domain name is … Read more
32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. 33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, … Read more