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“I’ve been learning that suffering is a part of our good life with God. Suffering, pain can take us to places with God that we could not otherwise go.” Such a joy to be back at @westmontcollege last night at the @naccap annual conference. Amazing group of people!

Noble plans! George Muller was a rebel. Arrested at 16. Heavy drinker. God changed his heart. And with 50 cents, noble plans, love in his heart, and all-in faith in God…he radically impacted the lives of 10,000 orphans. Noble plans (Isaiah 32:8) are plans that bless and love others. Let’s do it!

In the arena! Let’s go!!

1500 Orphans Came to His Funeral by Dean Wilson   There is something inspiring about faith-filled risk-takers! Especially one with only 50 cents in his pocket!   In my life, I’ve been so inspired by the good life of George Muller.   George Muller was born in 1805 in the kingdom of Prussia and died in 1898.   George was a rebellious young man. He drank a lot, lied a lot, gambled and stole. His father was a tax-collector—and George would actually steal government money from his father when he was away. He was imprisoned at age 16.   When he was 23, he attended a prayer meeting in a home and gave his whole life to God. He later said, “Despite my sinful lifestyle and cold heart, God had mercy on me.”   George began to pray about everything, and he expected those prayers to be answered. He experienced miraculous answers to his prayers over the years.   At age 31, George and his wife turned their rented home in England into an orphanage for 30 girls. Then they got 3 more houses. Soon, they had a total of 130 boys and girls in their homes. The orphan homes included schools for the children.   By the time George was 65 years old, 1,722 children were being housed and educated. God provided for the growth of new houses and schools.   The children were dressed well and well-educated—George even hired an inspector to make sure the standards remained high. George secured apprenticeships and professional training and domestic service jobs for children old enough to leave the homes.   George never asked anyone for money, but the money came in. Many times, he received unsolicited donations of food and clothing. One day, a friend gave him 2000 pounds to furnish a house…which was even more than he needed!   Every morning at the orphan homes, there was a time of Bible-reading. And every child was given a Bible and clothing upon leaving the homes.   At age 26, his personal income was 151 pounds. It grew to more than 2000 pounds by age 65. However, he retained only around 300 pounds per year for him and his family and gave away the rest.   For the last 17 years of his life, George and his wife traveled as missionaries. Including a visit to the United States (and the White House) in 1878! In the 17 years, he preached to an estimated 3 million people and payment for all of his expenses were provided to him in answer to his prayer of faith.   George Muller died on March 10, 1898 at age 92.   George had cared for 10,024 orphans during his lifetime. He established 117 schools providing Christian education to 120,000 children!   Over 10,000 people attended his funeral (see photo)…including 1500 children from the orphan homes he established.   When God inspired George to create homes for orphans, he had the equivalent of 50 cents in his pocket! Over the course of time, over 1.4 million pounds were sent to him. He built new buildings and provided for every meal for every orphan for 60 years by the provision of God.   The life of George Muller is not merely about a great humanitarian effort. His life is a witness to the faithfulness of God and about what can happen in a single life. George Muller’s story is about a Mighty, Loving God and about one surrendered, faithful, risk-taking, praying man.   --   “At last I saw Christ as my Savior. I believed in Him and gave myself to Him. The burden rolled from off me, and a great love for Christ filled my soul. That was more than fifty years ago. I loved Jesus Christ then, but I loved Him more the year after, and more the year after that, and more every year since.” –George Muller

Someone took this photo in Brazil this week. Apparently they waited 3 years for the perfect moment to capture it. God is big!

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At my low point, I encountered God’s mercy and He saved me from the pit.

Watch my beautiful, severely brain-injured daughter Ella Claire talk about hearing from God! youtu.be/Le1McPCsYJc