Our Hearts
I Thessalonians 2:7-8 "But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us." (NKJV)
The verse above is a real description of our hearts. We have been in ministry as "LifeMessage" for quite a number of years now. God has really spoken to us in that name for our ministry. Our testimony must not only be words or a "message," but must be the living our message out in every day life in relationship. Life without a message is incomplete and a message without the life behind it is greatly lacking. Jesus had a message and a life that touched His world. We too desire to be the reproduction of Him in our world.
Oh yes, a little background. We are Sam and Joy Burch and have been together now for over 40 years. We are blessed with seven children and many grandchildren as well. Now we even have a "great" grandchild. Though our journey has been far from perfect and our flaws evident, in the past few years God has done some amazing work of shaping us into His image more and more through His Word, His amazing grace and unending love. We are learning that maturing together has become one of the greatest times of growing in Christ, which has translated into deeper love for each other, our children, our extended family, and ultimately the family of God. We have been blessed to serve the Lord the majority of our married lives.
This website came into being out of our desire to communicate the most important truths we know to our children, and in this ever changing world, technology has become one means of being connected. As we have shared various writings with our children and some friends, we were encouraged to keep writing and expand it. Now we hope to evangelize and disciple as the Lord allows even more.
We do not have a grand preconceived plan about where God is taking us, but we are available to Him for the greatest need we see, or where we are called that is His will and way. Our first mission, is right where we are on a given day, for whoever God leads us to or brings to us.
On this site you will find different "Resources" from time to time for growing intimately in Christ through a deeper study of His Word. We call that "soaking" or saturation study. Jesus is the Living Word and we find His words (the scriptures) really come alive in a way that transforms us. Don't forget our Resource and our LifeMessage sections on this site.
You will find also thoughts and requests from Joy's heart on our "Joy's Thoughts and Prayers" page. At your request we will share your prayer requests if appropriate, or as "unspoken" request. Thank you for your time.
From Your father's Heart, Sam
Resting in Him, Joy
I Thessalonians 2:7-8 "But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us." (NKJV)
The verse above is a real description of our hearts. We have been in ministry as "LifeMessage" for quite a number of years now. God has really spoken to us in that name for our ministry. Our testimony must not only be words or a "message," but must be the living our message out in every day life in relationship. Life without a message is incomplete and a message without the life behind it is greatly lacking. Jesus had a message and a life that touched His world. We too desire to be the reproduction of Him in our world.
Oh yes, a little background. We are Sam and Joy Burch and have been together now for over 40 years. We are blessed with seven children and many grandchildren as well. Now we even have a "great" grandchild. Though our journey has been far from perfect and our flaws evident, in the past few years God has done some amazing work of shaping us into His image more and more through His Word, His amazing grace and unending love. We are learning that maturing together has become one of the greatest times of growing in Christ, which has translated into deeper love for each other, our children, our extended family, and ultimately the family of God. We have been blessed to serve the Lord the majority of our married lives.
This website came into being out of our desire to communicate the most important truths we know to our children, and in this ever changing world, technology has become one means of being connected. As we have shared various writings with our children and some friends, we were encouraged to keep writing and expand it. Now we hope to evangelize and disciple as the Lord allows even more.
We do not have a grand preconceived plan about where God is taking us, but we are available to Him for the greatest need we see, or where we are called that is His will and way. Our first mission, is right where we are on a given day, for whoever God leads us to or brings to us.
On this site you will find different "Resources" from time to time for growing intimately in Christ through a deeper study of His Word. We call that "soaking" or saturation study. Jesus is the Living Word and we find His words (the scriptures) really come alive in a way that transforms us. Don't forget our Resource and our LifeMessage sections on this site.
You will find also thoughts and requests from Joy's heart on our "Joy's Thoughts and Prayers" page. At your request we will share your prayer requests if appropriate, or as "unspoken" request. Thank you for your time.
From Your father's Heart, Sam
Resting in Him, Joy
7 Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children. 8 We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
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1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
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