Reaching People far from God
  • Welcome
    • About >
      • Training
    • Contact
  • Global Ministries
    • Nepal
    • South Africa
    • Water wells Stories
    • Ghana >
      • Life Skills Center
      • Medical Outreach
      • Bible Study
    • Indonesia >
      • Mercy Indonesia >
        • Fresh Water Wells - Indonesia
      • Indonesia Water Wells
    • Liberia >
      • VOX Liberia
    • Water well - a private utility >
      • Nepal
      • Ghana
  • Give Today
  • Radio Ministry
  • Ministry Videos
  • Photo Gallery
  • Davids Blog
  • Daily Living
    • Testimonials
    • Abide International
    • Follower of Christ
    • Devotionals
David Marshall Kealy
"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service."  1 Timothy 1:12

Christmas remembered

1/16/2023

0 Comments

 

Christmas Greeting Part II

JANUARY 2023

We just enjoyed another Christmas season. A time to enjoy family and friends. A time to give and to receive. Now that a new year is upon us we move forward yet again. Let us not leave behind the importance of the impact that this little Jesus child has had on everything, yes everything since His birth over 2,000 years ago.

The shepherds heard
The glorious proclamation
That the Savior was born - 
And with their hearts,
They rejoiced in the gift of
God’s amazing love.
        =    =    =    =    =    =    =    =
Worthy ONE
EMANUEL
God with us
THE WORD JESUS
Prince of Peace
Light of the world
The Shepherd
The risen One
LORD
        =    =    =    =    =    =    =    =
This Christmas season and in the new year,
May you rest in the deep assurance
That in knowing Him you have everything.
God’s Blessings to you.
        =    =    =    =    =    =    =    =
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given:
And the government shall be upon His shoulder:
And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
            Isaiah 9:6 KJV
        =    =    =    =    =    =   =    =
This Christmas, may your be reminded 
of the MIRACLE of Christ’s birth,
And may the HOPE the LORD brings
Follow you into the new year.
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    =
For unto you is born this day,
In the city of David, a Savior,
Who is Christ the Lord.
            Luke 2:11
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    =
JESUS
He came not to a throne, but to a manger.
He lived not as a king, but as a servant.
He chose not a kingdom, but a cross.
He gave not just a little, but everything.
            Holley Gerth
0 Comments

Christmas 2022

12/22/2022

1 Comment

 

Christmas greeting Part I

Time to enjoy another Christmas season. A time to enjoy family and friends. A time to give and to receive. Now that a new year is upon us we move forward yet again. Let us not leave behind the importance of the impact that this little Jesus child has had on everything; yes everything since His birth over 2,000 years ago.
​
Some verses from Christmas cards PART I
Of the dozens and dozens of Christmas cards and greetings, we share some of them with you now and some in January 2023.
        =    =    =    =    =    =    =    =
May the BEAUTY of the SEASON
Reflect the MIRACLE of Christ’s birth,
And may it fill you heart now and in the New Year.
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    = 
We have joy because Jesus came …
We have hope because He’s coming again.
May that joy and hope be yours …
not just for a season 
but in each day of your life
        =    =    =    =    =    =    =    =
LONG AGO ONE SILENT NIGHT,
God revealed His glory bright,
His Own image came to man
For Salvation’s matchless plan.
JESUS, SAVIOR, SHEPHERD, KING -
Lord of all to you we bring
Praises, wonder, thanks, and love
For this gift from God above.
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    =
    REJOICE
In the SPIRIT of Christmas which is PEACE,
The MIRACLE of Christmas which is HOPE,
And the HEART of Christmas which is LOVE
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    =
Enjoy the wonder of the season, with plenty of time
To be refreshed in God’s most precious gifts -
The warmth of friends and family, and lasting love and peace.
        =    =    =    =    =     =    =    =
Do you ponder the refreshing verses on the Christmas cards you receive? Take time this year with a cup of tea or coffee or wassail and enjoy the verse and personal notes from your family and friends. You will be refreshed and energized for the New Year that lies ahead.
Blessings to you for health and happiness in all of 2023 and beyond as you embrace the LOVE and HOPE provided by our Savior, Jesus the Christ. yes the Christ of Christmas.
1 Comment

Jesus’ Prayer

11/16/2022

1 Comment

 

Jesus' Prayer


In the study of Philippians in the LifeGroup of our church (a home Bible Study) we this week focused on the second chapters’ first four verses. The writer, Paul had observed the church at Philippi was theologically sound, devoted, moral, loving, zealous, courageous, prayerful and generous. It did face the danger of discord usually generated by only a few people. It’s interesting to note the same thing is true today in our world. We experience conflict and discord not only in our world, country, state, county and city where we live but also in our churches.

So, it is not surprising at all that Paul shares in a concise and practical way the importance of unity in the body of Christ.

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:1-4

Further study led me to the prayer of Jesus as recorded in John 17. Jesus prayed in three focused ways in this prayer. 

  • He prayed for Himself - vs. 1-5
  • He prayed for His disciples - vs.  6-19
  • He prayed for us (all believers) vs. 20-26
This passage of Scripture as translated in “The Message” focuses on what Paul wrote to the church at Philippi in our study this week.

I’m praying not only for them
But also for those who will believe in me
Because of them and their witness about me.
The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind--
Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you,
So they might be one heart and mind with us.


Notice the phrase, “those who will believe in me”, that’s you and me. And the “goal” as stated is for all of us to become one heart and mind.
THINK about it. Ponder these things. Consider how to be of one mind with Jesus.       
​            That’s the take-away to the study in Philippians 2:1-4.

1 Comment

Church structures global

10/19/2022

0 Comments

 

the "church" is more than a building

How important is your church building to you?
​The Bible tells us the church is the body of Christ. Colossians 1:24
Picture

a church in Indonesia

Our partner in Indonesia is making an impact in the lives of people. Here is the latest project we are supporting with your gifts this quarter 2022.
As one of our most successful departments, we continue to find ways to pour into our Church Makeover Program so we can always have new projects to focus on and people to bless. Each time we successfully complete a church renovation, we leave a lasting positive impact on the community around it. 
We strongly believe our next project should focus on a small church in Pollo village located in Kupang called Isa Almasih.
​
Our attention was instantly pulled to the concerning condition of this church.  Simple buildings made of palm branch walls usually don't last long especially with a roof of palm leaves that invite termites. The church is already slanted with evidence of a termite infestation.
Founded in 2008, this little church measures 5 x 9 meters and is the only place of worship for several miles. It includes 14 families with a total of 67 people living in the Village. As always, despite the conditions, the congregants come together and rejoice in the Lord with all their hearts. How can we not honor such a spirit?
“Currently the congregation has a very simple building with a palm leaf roof and walls made of palm branches. Every time the congregation worships, it is difficult because the roof has leaked and when it rains water enters and wets the congregation while worshiping. Even though the church is simple, the congregation is still diligent in worshiping. The congregation here really needs a helping hand for the presence of a permanent building so that people can worship properly.”   Said Pastor Sefnat Paanea Liu.
0 Comments

LOOKING AHEAD

9/19/2022

0 Comments

 
October 2, 2022 will be World Communion Sunday. A supporting church to our ministry asked me for photos that reflect people either praying together or taking communion or participating in a worship service. They will put the photos together in a slide show to be used in worship and place it on their website. It will be amazing to see the photos provided by the dozens of ministries they support.
This gave us an opportunity to share an incredible experience I had some years ago. For the first time ever the millions of Dalit people in India were invited to New Delhi to hear about other religious beliefs to encourage them to change from the oppressive hinduism that prevented them from experiencing the religious freedom they desired. I was invited as a representative of the press partly because I had a current visa to the country.

The word "Dalit " means "oppressed" or "broken" and is the name members of this group gave themselves in the 1930s. A Dalit is actually born below the caste system, which includes four primary castes: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriya (warriors and princes), Vaishya (farmers and artisans), and Shudra (tenant farmers and servants). India's Untouchables were the Dalit.

Here are two of my photos from that event when people by the hundreds of thousands heard about Jesus for the first time. One million people were invited yet the government closed the railway system entering the city. It was a mess.
This might be a time for you to be thankful for the religious freedom you enjoy. And it might be a good time to pray for those who have not jet heard the name Jesus. Might someone share their faith in the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah, Son of God.
0 Comments

Communicating in our Social Media environment

9/15/2022

0 Comments

 
In years past as the owner of a business I made it a practice to make sure personal communications happened. It might be a personal thank you to someone or to write to someone about something of interest to both of us that would maintain friendships. It might be to ask a favor. It might be to make an introduction to two of my friends and contacts. Usually that results in a win-win situation. It makes a day a rewarding day. And there was always a business opportunity to be explored.

One way to make this happen was to set a goal, a discipline to writing and sending five letters a week, one per work week day. Those five letters were beyond the ongoing business that needed constant attention. This came to mind the first few days of September as I considered writing this BLOG. Cleaning my email Inbox and Sent messages files is vital to work clean. 

I try to keep the Box as current as possible. It serves as my TO DO LIST almost. If it is in the Inbox it keeps my attention. With the volume of my communications it is almost impossible to keep it current. 
​
I recall a time in our early married life I worked one Christmas time at the local post office sorting mail. It was during my break from college at the main office in San Luis Obispo, California. My assignment was to sort piles and piles of incoming mail to the surrounding cities. Piles and piles of mail were placed below my feet under the slots for the cities. I would grab a bunch and place them in the alphabetically organized slots. It was almost impossible to get all of the stack below me clean. New batches arrived constantly.
Picture
You have seen something like this graphic on your email system. This is one of my accounts that uses the iCloud and has Inbox, Drafts, Sent, Junk, Trash and Archive where files are listed.

​
Since January 1st this year I have sent more than 1,300 messages in the accounts that go to this inbox. These are in addition to our ministry account. It is in addition to Constant Contact mailings and other automated messages.
​Social Media is the title of this months BLOG and our email communications are more and more important in our daily lives. Seeking wisdom will guide us through the myriad of communications before us.

Here is a passage from the Bible to guide us. "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."  James 1:5 NASB

If you are struggling with a message that needs to be sent, ask God for wisdom. The verse above is a promise. 

Just moments ago I asked a friend about a health issue she is dealing with. Her immediate response what to ask me to pray. She knew my relationship with God was much better than hers. She said so. It reflects my local testimony of my faith in the God we serve and more importantly reflects her knowing she needs prayer.

​Let your friends know you pray. It opens doors like it did today for me. I will pray for her and it gives me a chance to followup and ask her, not just if my prayer worked but if she enjoyed comfort knowing a friend was praying for her.
0 Comments
<<Previous
    Picture
    1 Timothy 1:12 is a life verse that led to our creating Reaching People far from God
    David M. Kealy

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014

    Picture

Home

About
Contact

Media

Photo Gallery
Radio Ministry
Ministry Videos​
DAILY LIVING​
Testimonials
Abide International
Devotionals
BLOG ​
David's Blog
​GLOBAL MINISTRIES
​Indonesia
Nepal
Brazil
Ghana
Liberia
Picture
REACHING PEOPLE FAR FROM GOD 
2010 - 2023
​Reaching People far from God is a
501(c)(3) charitable ministry ,
  Privacy Policy 
  • Welcome
    • About >
      • Training
    • Contact
  • Global Ministries
    • Nepal
    • South Africa
    • Water wells Stories
    • Ghana >
      • Life Skills Center
      • Medical Outreach
      • Bible Study
    • Indonesia >
      • Mercy Indonesia >
        • Fresh Water Wells - Indonesia
      • Indonesia Water Wells
    • Liberia >
      • VOX Liberia
    • Water well - a private utility >
      • Nepal
      • Ghana
  • Give Today
  • Radio Ministry
  • Ministry Videos
  • Photo Gallery
  • Davids Blog
  • Daily Living
    • Testimonials
    • Abide International
    • Follower of Christ
    • Devotionals