Martin Wickens
Speaking the Truth in Love
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New Grace Baptist, Tarboro NC
Last Thursday my family and I prepared to drive 5 hours north-east to visit with some old friends of ours in Tarboro, North Carolina. Mike and Marianne have been faithfully serving the Lord in Tarboro, NC for a few years now and they have been a blessing to us in many ways. As we went…
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Solid Rock Independent Baptist, Liberty SC
This past weekend we had the opportunity to meet up with my pastor, Tom Dotson and Mrs. Jane. They took us to one of the churches they know in the area they are currently staying in. We enjoyed our visit with Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church in Liberty, South Carolina. They gave us a warm…
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Our Anniversary – 6 Years
6 years ago today Carrie and I married. This is actually the first day we have spent our anniversary in the same time zone in which married. All the others we have spent in the UK. Since that day we have seen many blessings and a few trials. We have lived in 4 houses and…
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The Disciple – Rudyard Kipling
Just came across this poem by Rudyard Kipling and wondered what you thought? The Disciple He that hath a Gospel To loose upon Mankind, Though he serve it utterly– Body, soul and mind– Though he go to Calvary Daily for its gain– It is His Disciple Shall make his labour vain. He that hath a…
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Arrived in USA!
After a busy few weeks of moving our things into storage and then spending a few days with friends and family in our new ministry location, Brimpton, we have now traveled to and arrived in the USA for a short deputation/furlough. We flew into Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday and have been enjoying our time with…
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The Distinguishing Mark of Christians
Much could be said of recent political events in the United Kingdom. I have firm views that I believe are in the best social, economic and of course spiritual interests of my country. However, what should be the distinguishing mark of the believer? In a second century writing called Epistle to Diognetus the anonymous author…
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Deputation Countdown – 18 Days
In 18 days we move out of our home and in 24 days we fly to Atlanta, Georgia in the USA to begin a time of deputation. God blessed us with a great weekend! It was a hard one as it was my last time preaching in the church and missions here. Hopefully I’ll be…
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Deputation Countdown – 27 Days
In 21 days we will move out of home and head south. In 27 days we get on a plane from London Heathrow to Atlanta, Georgia. Our deputation/furlough plans are coming along quickly. God is answering prayer in ways which are above and beyond that which we could ask or think. I am writing at…
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Deputation Countdown – 28 Days
In 22 days we will move out of home and head south. In 28 days we get on a plane from London Heathrow to Atlanta, Georgia. The Why My primary burden has always been for the whole of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland). Admittedly my comfort zone is the south of England. More…
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All Men Dream, but Not Equally
T.E. Lawrence once said, “All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds awake to the day to find it was all vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for those men act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible…”