Beginning
- a good start -
I was a young boy when Jesus spoke to my heart. The introduction to the faith began at Kildonan Presbyterian Church (Winnipeg). The Rev. Brian Penny had donated his time and invited boys and girls to a youth group. The place was the historical Nesbitt Hall with the old stone walls from the 1850s. This was a well-meaning way of sharing the gospel message to us teenagers.
So at the age of 13, was inspired with a desire to study the Bible (Revised Standard Edition), which my grandmother had graciously given to me. He has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of His hand He has hidden me and made me a select arrow; in His quiver He has hidden me.
- step of faith -
Anointing
- calling continues -
Several years later, I was introduced to a Spirit-filled
walk of faith at a non-denominational church. The date of my baptism is April 2, 1972 at Faith Temple with Pastor Ingrid Bergner, a prophetess. This was a Jesus People (born-again) anointing of love. More recently, a gratitude to Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn for Jesus Revolution
(BakerBooks) about the organic expression: an eye-witness account from those days.
The gift of salvation is extended to everyone — to aspire and belong to the wedding party, come as an invited guest or not to attend is our choice.
