http://www.johnbleaf.com John Leaf Ministry Weblog Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:59:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en     We pray this letter finds you well, at peace, and in the loving hands of our Savior and Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ.   “…wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2008/12/07/epiphany-letter-2008/ This is a first attempt to add a new post to the website. Click the picture to see a larger view. http://www.johnbleaf.com/2008/11/22/adding-a-new-post/ Thank you for supporting us in this ministry!!! *We have just come to the end of the first year and are amazed to tell you that we received 100% of our financial need! Praise God! *I feel the weight of your trust and have been intentional in my goal to be a ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/08/09/leaf-ministry-and-seminary-update-6-august-2007/ Hon’es-ty (on’), n. [from Latin, honestus, honorable] 1.    the quality of being honest (a) honorable (b) refraining from lying, cheating, or stealing; being truthful (c)sincerity (d) chastity Honesty may well be the most important of all the virtues! Our view of truth and our adherence to it, impacts how every other virtue ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/08/09/honesty/ God has given me no greater earthly blessing than this family. As you know, your mother is a Godly woman of great character, a tremendous blessing from the Lord. But perhaps of greater joy to me is to see all three of you wrestling with an understanding of God’s character ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/08/09/%e2%80%9cdad-tell-me-something-new-you-learned-about-god%e2%80%9d/ Fifteen. Hard to believe. I know it’s cliché, but it seems like just yesterday I was rocking you to sleep, a boy in each arm. I so enjoyed those years, holding you and caring for you; building those Neural Nets by throwing a ball in your face or pushing you ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/08/09/god%e2%80%99s-glorious-design-for-sex-and-marriage/ Warner Brothers Academy Award winning film “Happy Feet” (Best Animated Feature) is not just a clever film that entertains; it has a message, in fact several of them. The environmental message is clear and easy to understand. Man can, and often does, create damage to various ecosystems around the world. Many ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/08/09/happy-feet/ I preached at Cheyenne Mountain Presbyterian this past Sunday (03/04/2007). You can download the full sermon, A Turtle On A Fence Post, here. http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/03/08/sermon-at-cheyenne-mountain-presbyterian/ *We thank you for your support! We are continuing to see God provide for our financial needs. We are at the 87% mark for the year and all current needs are met. *Thank you for the stuff also! We have received from supporters: a TV, VCR, speakers, a laptop carrying case, ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/02/28/ministry-update-4/ * No change or real news in regard to Queen Palmer. Between the holidays and multiple snow days here in the Springs, school has been out most of the time since the last update. I have been taking photos and will create the end of the year slide show as ... http://www.johnbleaf.com/2007/01/18/ministry-update-3/