Why Require The Best?

To the most unworthy person - a persecutor of Christians, a hater of the gospel: a man called Saul of Tarsus - God stretched out His hand and offered the rich and abundant life.

The lord made three statements to Saul as he was en route to take as prisoners some Christians. A light shined from heaven and he fell to the ground.

Here are three formidable statements:
Fist: I am Jesus (Acts 9:5)
What he meant was: I Desire You!
Second: Now stand up (Acts 9:6)
That was to say: I'll Inspire You!
Third: You are my witness (Acts 26:16-18)
In other words: I Require You!

Jesus saves us, then He makes us His partners.

He redeems us, then sends us out as His messengers.

He enriches us, then makes us His good will ambassadors.

Your greatest personal development is to get God's view of the world, to see people as God sees them, to absorb His nature and to get in harmony with His emotions until He lives and loves and lifts people through you.

That is why you require His Best.

You give up your small ambitions and you aim for the top. The basic attitude in achieving all success is:

See a need and fill it; See a hurt and heal it; See someone lost and guide them to the light; Find someone down and lift them up.

That spells "mission" for every human being - reaching people, carrying out God's plan for good in this world.

Every life that is on target with God has a divine mission, an therein lies the reason for us to require God's best in life.

Excerpt from "The Power of Positive Desire"

The Osborn Team Strives for Excellence

Dr. LaDonna's husband, Cory Nickerson, is part of the OSBORN MINISTRIES TEAM who keeps the wheels of evangelism moving smoothly. Cory is the Int'l Finance Manager for the ministry, and his commitment to excellence assures every ministry partner that each gift to this ministry is used for the expansion of Christ's Kingdom worldwide. In just three weeks Cory and Dr. LaDonna will leave for Indonesia, to minister in THREE cities in Borneo and on Sunda and Timor Islands. Each Osborn Ministries Team Member is talented, able to handle the many tasks required for this ministry to serve the cause of the Gospel in scores of nations each month. Check our blogs daily, to stay up-to-date on this ministries' actions globally. Partner with us to extend your own ministry to hurting people.

Ministry Flourishing In Restricted Areas

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"It has been quite a long time since we have not been in touch. We hope everything is going well with your family, the Church and the ministry. You are all in our daily family devotion prayers, twice a day. We are so thankful to God and to the Church and to Osborn International for the support that enables us to do more in the ministries. We honor your love and concern for us. We treasure the privilege of being apart of IGC. We feel so much a part of the church as one family.

Due to constant busy work in (DELETED) with mission works, the construction of (DELETED) Home (we have 21 children now), and other ministries travels plus the inconvenience of internet connection, we could not keep up with our updates to you for which we are so sorry. Yet, we are so confident in the Lord and in you that we are always in the prayers of the saints. The renovation of MEDIA ROOM is nearly done. The printing of the books are in process. We have given it to the Press already. Due to some political reasons and some restrictions on Christian works, the printing is slow. I hope everything will be done during our stay. A lot of enquiries from the authority and even many Children Homes are closed down by force recently. Our Children Home (40 children) is also checked thoroughly. But praise God it is not closed down because the regular support for the children daily needs have been raised locally by having farming fields. Children and the care-takers are always working in the fields, rearing pigs and so forth. Such a testimony!

We miss our time in IGC and with you and much also with Papa T.L. We look at our photos (not even printed) in the computer again and again.
We long to meet you face to face again."