I’d like to share a portion of a letter we received from Lori Darnell, White Fields Overseas Evangelism. (WFOE is the parent organization for Overseas Outreach). “Thank you for your precious gift to help the Liberian Preachers. We appreciate you…
Author: Rick Deighton
The Power of Words
The Power of Words On a broadcast of Love Worth Finding recently, I heard a recording of Adrian Rogers illustrating the power of words by the example of a woman who said to a certain man (Winston Churchill, I think),…
Where Was God on 9/11?
Where Was God on 9/11? Today, as I write this, it is September 11, 2019 – 18 years since the terrible attacks by suicide terrorists that killed nearly 3,000 people. I still vividly remember receiving an email note of empathy…
Knowledge of the Truth
Knowledge of the Truth We are so thankful to have the knowledge of the truth through our access to the Word of God, and we are also very thankful for the generous and gracious manner in which Institute for Creation…
A Demonstration of Atheistic Foolishness
A Demonstration of Atheistic Foolishness Psalm 14:1 says: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.” (ESV) In Hebrew writing, repetition is used for emphasis, so it is…
Personal Prayer
June 2019 Personal Prayer During one of the combined worship and prayer sessions on the YWAM campus in Kiev, the student leaders asked each of us to write out a prayer, then pray out loud. Here is a copy of…
Amazing Co-Wokers + Great Students = Wonderful Trip!
May 2019 Amazing Co-Workers + Great Students = Wonderful Trip! On Monday, April 29, shortly after 9:30 p.m., I enjoyed another safe landing – this time at the Boise airport. That Monday was a very long day, since I woke…
Rick is in Ukraine
Rick is in Ukraine When Rick first arrived in Kiev, Ukraine on March 29th, he had a couple of days with Sergei Golovin before he was to start teaching at YWAM, so Sergei Golovin took him on a special outing.…
Patrick – Pure, Powerful, Prayerful Passion!
Patrick – Pure, Powerful, Prayerful Passion! March 17 is labeled Saint Patrick’s Day on our calendars. That’s great! Let’s brush aside the frivolous myths about snakes and shamrocks, and avoid the degenerated drinking festivals. Let’s actually celebrate the truth of…
Two Hearts Worshiping Together
Below is a partial reprint from 2016 of “Two Hearts Worshiping Together” February is the month in which “love” is the theme, with primary emphasis on romantic love. There are historical reasons behind the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day, and…