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BRUCE MARCHIANO MINISTRIES+FILMS A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization June 19, 2020 |
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Praise to Jesus, my MarchMin friends! As children of God washed in the blood of Jesus, we lift our heads above all tumult, and cry, "Glory to Jesus!" Every morning my wife, Maria, and I spend a lot of time together in prayer and God's Word. It's my greatest joy. Recently we were in 2 Thessalonians. Maria began reading 2:3, "Do not be deceived--" and stopped. She flipped through her Bible; Matthew, Galatians, 1 Corinthians... then looked up and said, "Have you ever noticed how often it says, 'Do not be deceived''? |
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My friends, may I strongly encourage us all. In the midst of all that's going on and the melee of voices, each claiming to represent righteousness and truth - "do not be deceived." May I suggest it's never been more vital for we who are God's children - "do not be deceived." May I even suggest it's the Lord's call and heart cry to each of us - "do not be deceived." Glory to Jesus! And how do we do that, my friend? The answers are ancient and timeless - and the only path to truth that is truly truth... God's Word. Time with Him - lots of time with Him. God's Word. God's Word. God's Word... |
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"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked...But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:1-2 |
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By way of ministry updates, just this morning I received this email from South Africa: "My dearest Moruti (Pastor), we are still in lockdown. The president permitted churches to open but there is law that if a member contracts this virus pastors will be imprisoned...Moruti, the food for the children finally arrived. It was not easy to buy food for them until the supply arrived but we find a way to feed them. God make a way for us..." Yes, my friends, you read it right: "will be imprisoned." Let us pray! |
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As progress on The Gospel According to John inches forward, I'm thrilled to announce that editing has begun on the filming we did in November 2019. We've been handcuffed so far due to the shutdowns. But literally as of about 12 hours ago, we're on our way. This is a huge breakthrough because it's impossible to plan forward until we see a "rough cut" of what we already have. As you can guess I'm all but dancing in my garage office, so beyond thankful! Glory to Jesus! |
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If I may, my MarchMin friends, let us continue to give unto the fulfillment of John. I know I've said it many times but it's so, so true - literally every dollar counts. Thank you, thank you! Glory to Jesus! |
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I pray over you and yours a most wonderful weekend, my friend! May "the peace that surpasses understanding" overcome your home - and heart. May His promise, "I will never leave or forsake you," be an unshakable foundation beneath you. May His "love abounding" multiply and multiply...as together we lift our hands and cry out, "We love You, Lord! We need and love You!' Glory, glory, glory...to Jesus! Bruce Marchiano |
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