August 19, 2011 – Recap

Supporters and Friends of From the Dust: Thanks so much for the continued support of our ministry. As we catch our breath, cool off, and replenish our spirits and minds for the second half of our schedule for 2011, we hope that all is well with you and your families. We apologize for falling behind on our diaries during these busy times. Our communication approach has changed a bit. As…

March 19-20, 2011 – Hamilton – Bryan, TX

There are times when church “happens.” Worship is anointed and corporately the body unites and participates with a humble spirit. The result is encouragement, strengthening of relationships, accountability, call to action and increased faithfulness. The gathering and participation together in worship keeps us plugged in to His family and protects our personal fellowship with God. Our time together with the church that meets at the Hamilton Unit was anointed, uplifting,…

February 12, 2011 – Michael – Tennessee Colony, TX

We had the pleasure of conducting two services at the Michael Unit this weekend. Weather was great. Turnout was good. Witnessed 10 responses to the message. We would like to thank the correctional staff and volunteer chaplain for help with the transition in and out of the unit. Our lesson focuses on the story of Naaman from 2 Kings chapter 5. Here we find a man of position, popularity and…

January 29, 2011 – Coffield – Tennessee Colony, TX

The 2011 tour is off and running! I thought it might be fun to name this tour (we’ve never actually done this before) like the major touring artists do when they tour. A few names come to mind…”The Reason We Breathe Tour” or “Without Walls Tour” or “Salvation is Calling Tour” or “Presenting the Martindale’s Tour”…this is an inside joke!!! Anyway, if you are reading this and you have suggestions,…

Apr 10-11, 2010 – Boyd – Teague, TX

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A special “Thanks” goes out to all at the Boyd Unit for a great visit. The staff and CO’s were extremely kind and helpful. Approximately 265 attended services on Saturday and another 175 on Sunday. We witnessed 18 responses to the Lord’s message.

Our lesson this weekend focused on and emphasized the Word and its ability to change us when verbalized and lived out. As Mitchell explained, there is something about reading God’s word out loud that solidifies it in our hearts. As we examined 2 Corinthians 3, we see that the letter of the law (the old way) breeds legalism. However, our lives and our living out the word allows the Spirit of the Lord to work through us and be visible as a living testimony to those around us. Putting His word in our hearts allows us to embrace others in mercy as Christ embraces us. We don’t need letters of recommendations or praise for ourselves, but only need to live out God’s calling and direction so that our lives speak for Him. Furthermore, we find in 2 Corinthians 4, the mercy which comes from the Lord is our strength that keeps us from giving up, giving in, or distorting the truth. We may be pressed on every side by troubles, but are not crushed. We may be confused or perplexed, but we are not driven to despair. We may be hunted down, but we are never abandoned by God. We may get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. It is our faith that raises us just as it raised Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 reads (New Living Translation):
16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 17 For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

Our prayer is that you find comfort and strength in this passage as you seek Him and His ways.

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