On Sunday afternoon I dropped a dear friend off at the airport, Phil Baquie. I’ve made a lot of airport runs, but this one was different because Phil has been deployed to Afghanistan. Phil is an incredible friend, musician, songwriter, producer and now soldier. Phil is an Aussie and only became a US citizen a few weeks ago and is now going, as he says, “to give back to the country that has given me so much”.
Will you commit to join me in praying for Phil, as well as all the other soldiers, over his deployment? If so, PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENT BELOW as an encouragement to our friend.
Blessings,
Joel
You can see more photos from Phil’s recent show with Sonicflood HERE.
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Godspeed, brother. Stay safe.
I will pray for Phil as well as for the soldiers we will be serving with both immediately and in the country. Also for wisdom for our Present and Congress on how to proceed, for how long and in what manner peace may be achieved.
Gail and I are on it. We prayed for him this morning and plan to do so every day. Thanks.
Keeping Phil in prayer. Hope he stays safe and that he keeps warm during this Afghan winter.
Love you Phil!!! miss you and we are praying for your safety and peace in the midst of craziness! the joy of hte Lord is your strength! see you soon!
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praying!!!!!!
Matthew 28:19-21 (New International Version)
19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Rejoicing that Father is sending you like He did D.L. Moody:
Civil War
As the political landscape of the United States changed in the 1860s, Moody’s connection with the YMCA proved a useful tool in his ministry. As the Civil War approached, the Union Army mobilized volunteer soldiers across the north. Camp Douglas was established outside of Chicago, which Moody saw as a great evangelistic opportunity. Along with a few others, Moody created the Committee on Devotional Meetings to minister to the troops stationed at Camp Douglas, the 72nd Illinois Volunteer Regiment. This was just the beginning of Moody’s Civil War outreach. From 1861 to 1865, he ministered on battlefields and throughout the city, state, and country to thousands of soldiers, both Union and Confederate. All the while, he maintained the Mission Sunday school, in Chicago.
Press on faithful soldier, press on. (Sidebar: I served in the U.S. Army & understand your fears/concerns) but we have a mighty God who goes before.
His, Diane
Thanks for the insight Diane.
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I can’t believe what I’m reading. I’m certain the Lord is guiding you. Lots of prayers to you! My three-year-old daughter is crazy about your music. When we are in the car, we always have to turn your CD on.
Blessings to you,
Lisa Ruppert.
Hi there! This is nice for sure! Go to go but I will be back (T2 style… if you understand what I mean).