http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org Lanny Richardson - en-us Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:45:39 GMT 30 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-costa-rica http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-costa-rica   If you asked me to sum up my recent trip to Costa Rica in one word, I would use the word - TRANSFORMATIONS.   God used this trip to transform 3 families, 1 restuarant, 2 schools, the Las Juntas City Council, 8 of the 11 Pastors of the city, a church fellowship, the pastor's family, many individuals within the community and the lives of 23 participants and a Project Leader - me.   Form the Sunday afternoon meeting of felt needs, prayer walking, building meaningfu Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=following-god-changing-our-world-in-costa-rica http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=following-god-changing-our-world-in-costa-rica Mission to Costa Rica June 19-28, 2008   I leave this week for a Custom Mission to Costa Rica.  By your prayers and financial support, I will be serving Destin UMC High School Ministry as their Project leader.   Much prayer has gone into this mission and the people of Las Juntas Abangeras, Costa Rica are excited to be hosting this mission.   Please pray that each participant will ASK THE LORD, LISTEN TO HIS VOICE and BE OBEDIENT TO WHAT HE SAYS!  Be looking fo Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=and-were-off http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=and-were-off Yesterday, began the official summer mission trip season around the Richardson home.  Laura and I sent off, Jacob, our son on his summer adventure with Moondance Adventures.  You can link to this through www.moondanceadventures.com .  Just click on the "Rocky Mountain Way" Trip and you may see his picture going down the Arkansas River, Rock-Climbing or Hicking.  Imagine being 21 years old, going to Colorado for the summer and getting paid to be a White-Water Raft Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=are-these-the-words-of-your-heart http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=are-these-the-words-of-your-heart A Magna Charta of Trust by an Out-of-Control Disciplefrom Sweet's Soul Cafe (March 1996 Vol. 2, No. 1) I am part of the Church of the Out-of-Control. I once was a control junkie, but now am an Out-of-Control Disciple. I've given up my control to God. I trust and obey the Spirit. I've jumped off the fence, I've stepped over the line, I've pulled out all the stops, I'm holding nothing back. There's no turning back, looking around, slowing down, backing away, letting up, or shutting up. It Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=the-cross-of-calvary-the-glue-that-holds-us-together http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=the-cross-of-calvary-the-glue-that-holds-us-together This morning at one of the weekly prayer groups I attend, I heard the story of Louie Giglio recently sharing about how God knitted our bodies with amazing detail and wonder using the discovery of "Laminins" in our bodies.  Here is how Wikipedia describes Laminins - "Laminins are a family of proteins that are an intregal part of the scaffolding of basement membranes in almost every animal tissue."  Laminins are cell adhesion molecules.  They hold one cell of our b Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mens-missions-god http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mens-missions-god After reflecting on the mighty events of this past week's Men's Mission to Matamoros, Mexico; I am convinced that we have made a Kingdom Connection to what God is seeking to do in the earth.  He told us through worship ... "Be Still and Know that I AM God".  Oh, how He showed Himself!    God led us to start new businesses for Gilbert (above) who is now selling pinuatas and Gabriel Garza (below) selling "AGUA FRESCAS" - fruit water.  You can't even ima Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mexico-mission-updates http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mexico-mission-updates Click on this link  http://www.adventures.org/a/reports/r3re.asp?id=2411&s=2  to read the words of how God moved in Mexico!  Thanks for your prayers and your support that allow me to stay on mission with our KING - JESUS! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=will-you-be-1-of-100 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=will-you-be-1-of-100     Men & Mexico Missions April 23-27, 2008 Total Cost: $440.00 per man ($100 Deposit due Feb. 1st with the $340.00 Balance due March 1)   This per person cost includes: Setup costs Construction materials Project Leadership Bibles and tracts for distribution Housing Food Cook Speaker and Worship Leader expenses Spanish Translators Field expenses from the day of arrival to the day of departure Airport Pick-up and Return by bus, Boarder Crossing Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-5 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-5 E is for JESUS He is   our ETERNAL Life (1 John 5:20) our EMMANUEL (Matthew 1:23 RSV)   Rise Up and shine the life of the One who is always with us and for us! Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=2008-predictions-hallelujah http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=2008-predictions-hallelujah I received these predictions and thought you might to read them, also ...  THE TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2008     1. The Bible will still have all the answers.   2. Prayer will still work.   3. The Holy Spirit will still move.   4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.   5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.   6. There will still be singing of praise to God.   7. God will still Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-4 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-4 D is for JESUS He is   the DAYSTAR (2 Peter 1:18) our DELIVERER (Romans 11:26) the DOOR to Salvation (John 10:7-10)   May He shine His Face upon you and give you His PEACE, today! Sat, 5 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-3 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king-part-3 C is for JESUS He is   the CAPTAIN of the LORD'S Host (Joshua 5:15) the CARPENTER'S Son (Matthew 13:55) our CHIEF CORNERSTONE (1 Peter 2:6) the CHIEFEST among Ten Thousand (Song of Solomon 5:10) The CHRIST (John 1:41) CHRIST the LORD (Luke 2:11) CHRIST JESUS our LORD (Romans 8:29) CHRIST the Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:24) our COUNSELOR (Isaiah 9:6) the COVENANT of the people (Isaiah 43:6)   Rise Up and Shine for our Great KING - JESUS, today! Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-fo-the-king-part-2 http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-fo-the-king-part-2 B ... JESUS is ... the BEGOTTEN of God (1 John 5:18) the BELOVED (Ephesians 1:6) the BISHOP of our souls (1 Peter 2:28) the Righteous BRANCH (Jeremiah 23:5) our BRANCH of Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:15)  our BREAD of Life (John 6:35) the BRIGHT and Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)   Rise Up and Live for KING - JESUS today! Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=taking-it-to-the-lord-in-prayer http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=taking-it-to-the-lord-in-prayer SPECIAL GROCERY LISTLouise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store.  -     She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries.  -     She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had seven children and they needed food. John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed at her and reque Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=in-the-name-of-the-king A is for JESUS ... He is ... the Second ADAM (1 Corinthians 15:45-47) our ADVOCATE (1 John 2:1) our ALMIGHTY (Rev. 1:8) our ALPHA and Omega (Rev. 21:6) our AMEN (Rev. 3:14) our ANCIENT of Days (Daniel 7:9) our ANGEL of His Presence (Isaiah 63:9) God's ANOINTED (Psalm 2:2) the APOSTLE of our Profession (Hebrews 3:1) the ARM of the LORD (Isaiah 51:9-10) the AUTHOR and Finisher of our Faith (Hebrews 12:2) the AUTHOR of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9) &nbsp Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=live-2008-for-jesus-and-the-glory-of-his-great-name http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=live-2008-for-jesus-and-the-glory-of-his-great-name Laura and I went to see a movie this past weekend.  One of the movies advertised as coming soon was "In the Name of the King".  My spirit leaped within me when I saw this title on the movie screen.  I immediately thought, "YES; this is what 2008 is all about for me!"  As we begin 2008 together, I want to challenge each one of you to live this year with this goal in full view ... live for the GLORY of our KING - JESUS and His Great Name!  It will t Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-undescribeable-gift http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-undescribeable-gift Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=pressing-on http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=pressing-on Always remember ... Your Deserts are Your Passages to God's Promises Sunrise and Sunset ... God's love is continuous for You! Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=reflections http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=reflections This past year with AIM has been absolutley awesome!  As I  reflect upon the goodness of God to me and my family, I am overwhelmed with many different emotions.  The new places we have gone on mission together with God and the new people our lives have intersected for God's purposes have shown me more of God's all-consuming love. Yet, there is something about looking into mirrors that we all need to understand.  Mirrors can distort, sometimes providing humor and Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=i-prayed-for-you-today http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=i-prayed-for-you-today May the full goodness and favor of our KING - JESUS fall upon you this Thanksgiving! I give thanks daily for you, making mention of you in my prayers. In His AGAPE' & for His GLORY! <lanny>< Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=men-missions http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=men-missions Men & Missions! I am between two men's mission trips here in Matamoros, Mexico reflecting upon the goodness of our God!  I am greatly moved when I consider just how blessed I am to have the opportunity to pursue the very One who pursued us first - JESUS! Your partnership support is affording me the opportuntiy to fulfill God's Divine Destiny for my life and ministry.  Together, we are apart of one of the Greatest Awakenings this world has seen. The pictures below will give you j Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-emerging-generation http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-emerging-generation I watched with great interest the new CBS reality show, entitled Kid Nation, last night.  I was in awe of what God was saying to me through this medium.  I have beleived for years that God has been seeking to use the media to speak prophetically to the Church of Jesus Christ.  I can't just watch something for its entertainment value when God is speaking.  What happens in the natural is an indicator of what is happening in the spiritual.  There&nbsp Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=peru-earthquake-update http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=peru-earthquake-update http://www.adventures.org/newsletters/docs/earthquakeupdate2.asp I want to encourage each one of you to click on the link provided above.  The individuals in this story posted are those that AIM has partnered with for many missions to Peru.  The hardest hit area - the city of Chincha - is an area that many of our missions to Peru have taken place in the past. After reading, please ask God if He is calling you to be apart of His hands and feet that will show the Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-managua-nicaragua-with-a-friend http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-managua-nicaragua-with-a-friend I returned home from Nicaragua on Friday with a friend.  Yet, not the kind of friend that you want to bring home with you.  YES, you guessed it!  I brought home a parasite and I have been sick ever since the plane ride.  I really enjoyed the time of getting sick on the plane and in front of everyone at the TSA Baggage Check in Miami, NOT!  You could say they moved me out of the public eye really fast.  It's OK to laugh, I am.  Yet, it wasn't Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mobilizing-the-now-generation http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=mobilizing-the-now-generation The World Race ( www.theworldrace.org ), just launched an online mobilization campaign for twenty-somethings to quit talking about living radically like Jesus and actually do it. Each generation has a specific purpose and language. This generation has been entrusted to bring authenticity back to the church, and their language is technology. Jesus believed that the generation following him would be greater than he was. I believe the same about our current generation of twenty Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-butler-pa-mission-wow http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=home-from-butler-pa-mission-wow Sand & The Savior! 7/14/2007  By: Lanny Richardson, Project Leader I have returned home from a great mission in Butler, PA. If you desire to have your mission team touched by relational ministry in a very fruitful venue, then you need to consider taking a mission team to Butler. The ministry partnership God has connected us Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=tuesdays-atl-evening-debrief http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=tuesdays-atl-evening-debrief Hold on to your hat for this update!  God moved powerfully in one of our team's afternoon "ATL" (Ask The Lord).  Here are the words of the Adult Leader and a Youth Parnticipant below: Ninja Turtles, Blue Bucket, Yellow, Orange & ATL 7/10/2007  By: Michael Griego, Ray Frattone & Genia Granja, Youth Participants & Adult Leader Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks-&n Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=monday-building-meaningful-relationships http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=monday-building-meaningful-relationships Today we spent time at the Salvation Army Feeding Center, Prayer Walking the "Island", VBS in the Park and ministring to a very needy family in an "Act of Kindness". Today was a day where we just tried to show the hurting people of Butler, PA "God's Love". I stand amazed at all God is doing in and through the mission team from Calvary Chapel of Central Bucks, PA.  Pray that each one of us will continue to be open to the leade Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=sunday-church-in-the-park http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=sunday-church-in-the-park God is moving in very tangible ways in Butler, PA.  The Mission Team has entered a very ripe mission field because of the labor of those before us.  All afternoon as we ministered in the city, we kept saying to ourselves, "It's only Sunday!" So many people came out for the Sunday evening worship in the park and Cook Out after going door to door.  We loved on many kids, witnessed to a crack house leader, walked into a Divine Appointment for Acts of Kindness this week, Sun, 8 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=arrived-in-butler-pa http://lannyrichardson.myadventures.org/?filename=arrived-in-butler-pa As I wait for the Mission Team to arrive here in Butler, I thoguht I would take a few pictures of the Mission Base we are staying at for the week.  God has provided a wonderful location.  The Ministry Partnership with Fish Bone Ministries and Tom Bowser is a great connection. As I write this blog, I am praying for the team and what God has in store for all of us as we seek to extend His Kingdom and exalt His Great Name here in Butler, PA. There are many ministry opport Sat, 7 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT