January 2012 - Power of the Word

Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

Hear is an encouraging message we received from a ministry called Faith Comes by Hearing.
From the Philippines:

"One of our Manila pastors was riding the city bus across town while playing the [Audio Bible] Proclaimer for all the passengers to hear. Near the end of Matthew 5, three young men got up from their seats and approached the pastor. They placed knives and loaded guns into his lap and said they did not want to rob the bus as they had planned. He shared the Gospel with the young men and they prayed to receive Christ. The young men had gotten on the bus as robbers and got off the bus as new creations in Christ!" 1.

Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Are you hearing the word of God? We hope you are are not just reading the Bible for the sake of reading it but seeking to draw closer to God and enhance your relationship with Jesus. One of the things we have found to be so fruitful in our lives is to read the word of God out loud. Even if we are the only one in the room, we have found that their is such power in the spoken word of God. Not only does it help us retain more of what we are reading but we have noticed that our faith in God and in His word have increased so much more.

If you are not currently reading through your Bible here are some helpful plans. And remember the goal is not to read your Bible in a set amount of time but to just read the Bible.
    Daily Bible Reading Plans (6 Plans) - Blue Letter Bible
    Daily Bible Reading Program - Blue Letter Bible
    Helping You Read The Bible (13 Plans) - BiblePlan
    Bible Reading Plans (3 Plans) - NavPress

Praise God For...

• His powerful life-transforming Word which is all about Jesus and how much God loves us.
• The open door at our two local high school campus where we get to share the Gospel.
• Allowing us to serve Him and be hands and feet to the people around us.
• Taking care of our every need, and sustaining us financially through gifts from others.
• Family drawing closer to Jesus, who are reading their Bibles and are fruitful in Christ.
• For our precious son Joshua (who is now 5 months old) and the joy of parenting!

Please Pray For...

• Lost people to come to Christ and for people and church to boldly preach the Gospel.
• The open door to continue at local high school campus where we get to share the Gospel.
• Our friend and her baby son (may they be reminded how much Jesus loves them).
• Wisdom as parents in raising Joshua in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
• The High School students at Calvary Chapel to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Seek and save that which is lost and press on in Love,
Tim, Anna & Joshua Molter

Enjoy this video: The Skinny on the Bible: From The Skit Guys


Description: At the center of our faith is a book that tells the story of God and his activity in the lives of men and women throughout history–yet everyone seems to have their own unique perspective on it.

1. Source: http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/ Faith Comes By Hearing Quarterly Newsletter, Winter 2012, Page 6 "Life Changing Testimonies"

'Tis the Season...

For sickness.  Last Wednesday Joshua made his first appearance in the ER with a fever and labored breathing.  They diagnosed him with just a simple upper respiratory infection but as new and concerned parents we whisked him off to the hospital anyway.  After about a week of the most pitiful sounding cough, a drippy nose, much bulb syringe suctioning and the house being fully humidified, Joshua seems to be feeling much better.  Praise the Lord. 

Now Tim and I are sick.  Actually even the dog is sick.  Last night around 7PM, Coco started throwing up blood.  After the third time we took her in to the doggy ER but all her tests came back fine, so they gave us some take-home meds and told us to monitor her through the night.  She seems just fine now too.  So hopefully now Tim and I will be on the "upswing" as well and we can all be through with colds and sicknesses for awhile!  On the plus side, we did find out in the ERs that Joshua now weighs more than 16 pounds and little Coco still only weighs three and a half pounds.

Worth the Wait

Hello Everyone.  Thank you for your patience as we waited for Thanksgiving 2011 pictures to arrive.  We had a blessed time with family this past Thanksgiving and here are some pictures to highlight.  Tim's parents from Minnesota came to visit and they got to meet Joshua for the first time.  Joshua had his three month birthday at that time and we had him dedicated at church as well.  It was a delightfully busy week!  Enjoy the long anticipated pictures below!

Joshua is so happy to meet his Opa and Tutu!

Joshua and Tutu

Joshua with Opa and Tutu

The Molter Men: Tim, Uncle Dan, Opa (John) and Joshua

Opa and Joshua

Joshua and Uncle Dan

Out for a walk

five generations: Nanny, Grams, Papa, Mommy and Joshua

Pastor Sam dedicating Joshua

Papa, Grammy, Daddy, Joshua, Mommy and Coco

Joshua with his Great-Great Grandmother, Nanny

Joshua with Opa and Great-Great Aunt Grace