About me: this page is dedicated to Africa - prayers for Africa - updates on missionaries in Africa. me? well this site has my birthday in Christ :) which was 11-11-1969. my one and only trip to Africa was actually my first trip outside the USA - in September, 1977, to Cairo, Egypt. maybe it was then that God began stirring my heart for Africa... creating within me the desire to see more of Africa, to reach out with love to Africa. while i was in Egypt, at age 13, my dad (who was back in the states) died unexpectedly. and we turned around and flew home. it is said that our greatest ministry comes from our greatest pain... mmmmm, looking up to where my help comes from - seeking His face - chasing my destiny with His joy and love :)
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ROLLAND AND HEIDI BAKER began Iris Ministries, Inc., an interdenominational mission, in 1980 and have been missionaries for the past twenty-five years. They were both ordained as ministers in 1985 after completing their BA and MA degrees at Southern California College in Biblical Studies and Church Leadership. Rolland is a third-generation missionary born and raised in China and Taiwan. He was greatly influenced by his grandfather, H.A. Baker, who wrote "Visions Beyond the Veil," an account of the extended visions of heaven and hell that children received in his remote orphanage in southwest China two generations ago.
Heidi was powerfully called to the mission field when she was sixteen and living on an Indian reservation as an American Field Service student. She was led to the Lord by a Navajo preacher. Several months later she was taken up in a vision for several hours and heard the Lord speak to her and tell her to be a minister and a missionary to Africa, Asia and England.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! "Psalms 128:1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee." "Psalms 144:15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD." "Psalms 146:5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:"
From birth to the end of life the thing most sought for is happiness. The rich look to money and gain, but it is just a temporary joy lost to fear that their money will be stolen. The average man looks for possessions, to have better & more than his neighbor, but there is never enough to be happy. Nations look for power, control, and riches as the source of happiness but war steals it away. The real source of happiness is God, the source that many overlook. When we as individuals and nations look to God and fear Him, it is only then that true happiness is found. Man can not do provide it for you, nor can anything else fill you with a true happiness.
"John 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it." "Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
Doing the works that Jesus did is a promise to us, doing even greater works than Jesus is a promise also. Believing is the key to receiving God's promises manifested in our lives. Asking for anything in the name of Jesus Christ is guaranteed to produced results. Expect to see Miracles.
Thank you for adding us as friends, please drop by and say hi often. Keep worshiping Jesus and watch the transformation take place in your life. If you hit the CD cover it will take you to our iTUNES page hey for a buck you can down-load a song or buy a CD and help this ministry as well help us support Heidi & Rolland Baker of www. Irismin. org Hebrew 11:1-2,6 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. I will be adding you to my top friends for people to get more information. As you know a portion of all our down-loads and CD sells monthly are going to support their ministry.
"Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain."
The world can no longer see Jesus Christ in person, It can only see Jesus Christ in us through our behavior & actions. We are the only Bible some we meet will get to read. We can preach the gospel for all we are worth, yet if we do not exhibit Christ likeness in our lives our words are wasted. When we do our best to walk our lives as our lord and savior Jesus Christ did, then we will see fruit produced in our lives and come to obtain the peace of God that passes understanding.
"Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children."
Jesus taught in these scriptures the difference between himself and the religious establishment of the day. To conform to the ritualistic religion of the day was not walking in the wisdom of God. "Wisdom is justified of her children." : the children in view here are the deeds of Christ and the things he did were the wisdom from God which affirmed that he was right in his actions. Don't let religious people keep you from reaching out to the people who desperately need deliverance the most. God's calling is much more important than people's opinions about you.
"Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
"1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
When we are tempted to conform to the ways of the world, just realize that Jesus Christ was also tempted in all the ways we are tempted. By his experiencing the same pressures we feel today, we have an advocate (defense attorney) between us and God, Jesus Christ who knows what we are going through. We can boldly approach God for His mercy and have His help in time of need. God's promise to us is that when we are tempted, He will alway provide a way out for us. We just have to look for it to see it.
"Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD." "Jeremiah 15:20 And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD. 21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible." "Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
God's promise to Isaiah & Jeremiah carries over to us today. When you dedicate your heart to serve God in whatever way you are capable of and in turn strive for the heart of a servant that Jesus Christ had toward us, then you will see in your life evidence of the heritage of a servant of the LORD. You will see God's deliverance & protection, and His providence to you is your witness to the world that our God has made you in all things more than a conqueror because you serve Him. ""Isaiah 42:13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies."
"James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."
Be joyful when you are under attack (temptation) and realize that attacks form the adversary teach us patience and patience increases our faith in God. As our faith (believing) increases we begin to become perfect and entire. We want nothing because God supply of our every need is not hindered by our own actions. The only thing that stands between asking and receiving is doubt. We can not waver between doubt & faith. If we allow our minds to fall into this trap we will not receive the things we ask God for and will have instability in our finances our health, our families, and all other areas of our life.
With God, it's not always what you do, but what you are willing to do.
Genesis 22. 2And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
3And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
12And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
13And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in
"2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God." "James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."
It is not how much of God's Word you know, it is speaking what you know that counts. We have each been given the ministry of reconciliation and the word of reconciliation. You are an Ambassador for Christ. Share the truth that you know and God will use what you share to rescue others from the darkness of the world.
Oh how my heart longs to be in mosambique. For now I will intercede. When it is time for me to be sent there then I will come. Untill that day I will pray for Iris ministries and the children in mosambique.
"Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." "Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." "Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." "Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me." "Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"
The reverence, respect, and love we hold for God gives us strong confidence (boldness) & with God on our side we can be bold as a lion. On the other hand, the wicked flee when there is no threat, being filled with fear and having no hope, as we have hope. We who are in the body of Christ are able to petition God with boldness and confidence. We do not come to God's throne like beggars, but as sons and daughters claiming the promises He has made available to us. Our God will never leave us or forsake us, we can stand before Him and the world without fear because our God is our helper.
God Bless you Precious Loads of Love 2 U're world was just thinking about you.... Ritcher n Ritcher things comming u're way hold out for the Best good is the enemy of the best! Let me know how I can support u in prayer Love and Love and Love from the west be sure he has not forgotten about u or the desires of your heart... :) Shekkah Rendeeeee mal-ekahhhhhh ameniaaaa...All things are possible my friend..... x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
"Job 8:20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: 21 Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. 22 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought." "Job 19:23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me." Job 42:10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before."
Job had come to understand that God is all, and that He rewards them who belong to Him in spite of the pressure and pain the Devil causes them. We do not suffer because we are bad, we endure attack because we are God's best. And, overcoming adversity through faith glorifies God.
"Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
"Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee;
When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee,
For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior!" (Is. 43:1-3)
Going to Israel... We'd love to have you with us. Worship Festival Jerusalem - Mount of Olives, for Pentecost May 29 - June 10 2008 www.fulfillmentfest.com
dream??? I wanna know!! You can't keep this things from me--i can't take it. I'm the type of person who goes crazy when someone knows something about me that i don't.
2008 A new beginning. A time to let go of yesterday and move forward into today. May this new year be filled with God's abundant blessing in your life. Happy New Year with Love, Kathryn
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
