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Unfulfilled Dream to Answered Prayer
God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power (of Christ) that works in us mightily (Ephesians 3:20).
My boyhood dream was to grow up to play second base for the New York Yankees. I wanted to be just like Bobby Richardson who was born and raised and still lives in South Carolina.
In my young boy's mind, Bobby had achieved it all. Yet when, as a boy, I read his autobiography, he focused on having received it all through a personal relation-ship with Christ. A seed of truth was planted deep in my young heart.
So my dream did not come true...but was transformed by God into the deepest prayer of my heart that has been answered so much greater than I could ever dream!
I indeed became just like Bobby...not based on anything I did, but what Christ did in both of our hearts through His cross and resurrection! God made us new creations. He made us sons in His family.
Bobby's identity is not based on what he did as a Yankee, but is based on being in Christ.
I first realized this when Bobby mailed me this note in response to my ministry newsletter: Gregg, thanks for the booklet. Very much a blessing and a real ministry. Praying that 2002 will be a great year in the Lord. In Christ, Bobby (Gregg's underline)
I hope this rest stop encourages us in going forward as kindred spirits knitted by the Spirit of Christ. Your brother in Christ,
P.S. I am so excited about Bobby Richardson coming to speak on behalf of Journey in Christ! In his autobiography, Bobby speaks of the challenge of living a surrendered life based on Galatians 2:20, a foundational verse for Journey in Christ.
I pray every day to be able to personally and genuinely relate to my friends in my new walk as a missionary. This is one answer to my prayers. I so much want to share this event and more with you.
JOURNEY IN CHRIST
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gregg teaching God's Greatest Purpose for You
Haven of Rest Rescue Mission - Anderson, SC
August 23 7:15 am to 8:00 am
Guest Speaker Tony Eubanks
Chaplain for Clemson University football team
Boys Home of the South chapel service
Tuesday September 14 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Belton, SC
Michael Chalmers teaching Grace Life Conference
Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC
Friday, October 15 (6:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
Saturday, October 16 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Gregg chaplain at Boys Home of the South
Chapel every Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Belton, SC
Visitors welcome!
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I am a missionary
with Journey in Christ, Inc.,
a discipleship counseling
and training ministry.
Let me know if you'd like
to know more about being
a ministry partner with me.
I would love to hear from you!
Contact me at the following email link, phone, or address:
(864) 483-3201 (Gregg cell)
JOURNEY IN CHRIST
Attn: Gregg Gibbons
926 NE Main Street
Suite F-155
Simpsonville, SC 29681
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* ANNOUNCEMENT *
BOBBY RICHARDSON
Speaker for Journey in Christ
Fellowship & Worship Service
Thursday October 21
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Holly Ridge Baptist Church
Simpsonville, SC
More details later!
"It matters not our profession or field.
The thing that counts for eternity
is our personal relationship
with the Lord Jesus Christ."
Bobby Richardson
I have been crucified with Christ,
it is no longer I who live
but Christ lives in me.
And the life I now life in the body
I live by the faith of the Son of God
who loved me
and gave Himself for me.
(Galatians 2:20)
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