Decisive Matters
“4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. – Selah 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.” Psalm 4:4-5 Emotions are powerful. Love, fear and…
One Sheep
“Then He said to them, ‘What man is there among you who has one sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not lay hold of it and lift it out? Of how much more value…
That is Power
“Power” is an attractive word. It is something that every person seems to want. Those who are disadvantaged want it in order to give them an advantage. Those who possess “power” always seem to be left unsatisfied and desiring more.…
Poison!
This upcoming generation of young people has much to offer the world. Many are passionate about the things of God and it is such a joy to watch their imagination run wild as they begin to consider how God might…
Hide and Seek
“Let’s play hide and seek Daddy,” my four year old daughter said to me. A thought struck me. “Do you know who was the first person to play hide and seek?” The answer is “the very first human being, Adam.”…
Ready to Blog
This blog is dedicated to sharing personal thoughts and comments about the work of Jesus and how it affects you and I. Keep posted. There is a lot to talk about. Bless You All, Jason Betler
Canlaon City, Philippines: Festival Report
Jesus is in action in the Philippines! May 1-3, we held a Festival of Miracles in the small city of Canlaon, located near the base of the volcano of the same name. Fishing for men began on April 30 with…
Determined not to Know Anything…Except Jesus
“For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2) The apostle Paul was recollecting his first visit to Corinth. It was a city known for licentiousness and all types of immorality.…
Seeking to Save
My team and I were privileged to accompany a local pastor to visit a remote village in Indonesia. Although this village is on an island, they have very little access to water. They live inland. Rain falls about 3 months…
Three-Year Old Gospel
My three-year old daughter heard someone leading a group of people in prayer to receive salvation through Jesus Christ. “What are they doing daddy?” she asked. It is a common outgrowth of curiosity and concern at this early age. “The…