News Letter December 8, 2005

Greetings Saints,

Just a quick update and prayer request.  (And then I added a book offer.)

Brenda and I had to cancel our meetings tonight and tomorrow because of the flu symptoms that are still manifesting.  We thank all of you who have prayed for us, as we feel that God has given us a measure of relief.  Brenda's headache is getting weaker and my cough is getting less frequent, but we both continue to wrestle with the rest of the junk.  No details necessary.  We are getting ready for a lot of company, starting on Sunday, so we know God will have us back in service by then.

I'd like also to request prayer for our daughter, Barbie, and her husband, Caleb, whose second son, Joshua, is somewhat autistic.  He is just about six years old and becoming more aggressive with anger and hurtful behavior such as biting.  It hurts Barbie deeply, because other kids don't like being with him, not understanding his journey.  He is close enough to normal that people don't understand when he is "bad" and it has been really tough on him and Barbie.  

We are trying to pursue some options with her, but are asking God for a miracle.  Meanwhile Barbie has three other boys, including a seven-month old baby.  On top of that she broke her foot and can't put any weight on it.  This combination of attacks has gotter her down and really burdened us as well.  There are days when we really intercede for them and they have a better day, but we would really appreciate you all joining us in prayer at this time.

Also, for those who were concerned and praying for my Aunt Nettie, God took her home after a very short time of suffering.  Just before she passed into the arms of Jesus, she look around the room, gazing at each one momentarily and then closed her eyes for good.  We believe she was seeing something more than the people gathered around her.

I also wanted to let you know that we are getting more and more great testimonies from those who have read "With Me".  For those who would like to give one to someone who needs help understanding their journey, I'd like to make a special offer before it's too late for Christmas, as time is flying so quickly.  It might be too late for our friends in Canada, but we'll give it a try if you like.

If you order any two of our already discounted books (including WITH ME), on the website, we'll give you a regular "WITH ME" free.  If you order any four of our books, we'll send you our brand new hardback version of "WITH ME" for free.  I am doing this because I so want these books to impact people.  For many people a prophetic word will change their lives.  For me revelation in books have often changed my life and ministry.

Anyway, it's not about money or fame.  If it is may God convict me of that.  We do hope to break even and keep writing more books which cost money to produce in addition to the amount we pay for the books themselves.  The good thing is that we can order as many or few as we want to, so we don't have to order thousands at a time to get the discount.

God bless you all, and may none of you catch what we have.  You won't like it.

Loving you in Jesus,

Ben and Brenda and family