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I began life in a moderately Christian atmosphere, wandered around the world and back, trying different flavors of self indulgences only returning to the beliefs of my youth. I, with a great deal of skepticism, tried everything I could eat drink or put on, only to find that the beliefs of my Christian Heritage held truth and common sense as well.
If I were to give a brief testimony of my life, I would need to admit that until 1980, I had been a Christian many times in many different ways, flavored by many different denominations and church groups. A Bible Student and his wife (I must confess I forgot their names) came to Fort Stewart Georgia and brought me to know Christ. A single man, soft spoken and sure of himself, changed my outlook to the world, and more importantly toward myself. Darwin Newton, where ever he may now be, deserves a great deal of my respect and reward for what ever worthless accomplishments I may of to my credit. Though, fortunately, Darwin is not responsible for my failings, I am thankful and grateful for his guidance and assistance. The second most powerful influence in my life was the dedication and conviction of Theodore C. Stapp. Theodore is a prophet and minister of God. He has become my father in the absence of my own father who has passed on, has changed my life, my outlook and my desire to work for the Lord. The third most powerful influence in my life was Dr. Ralph Winter. May God bless this visionary and all his efforts at reaching the world for Christ. Then, there were the two most consistent and forgiving Hills, Rick and Satoko, who have provided grace and direction which have enabled God to move in and through my life. Dr. J. Leonard Bell rounds out the list the most famous men in my life with a covering, guidance and direction which has allowed God to provide others with hope, help and often much more. I am now involved in international missions doing cross-cultural work wherever possible. Though the road has been long, winding and at more than one occasion, excruciatingly difficult, I would gladly take the same path, hoping for the same eternal rewards. Were I to leave one parting shot toward my known enemy, Satan, it would be that the future belongs to the youth. With sound moral and spiritual training, the ultimate defeat of Satan is assured in our lives as well as the lives of those that will follow. If I were to ask one thing of you, it would be to let me know how I can pray that God would provide you with the strength and willingness to attack the enemy wherever you might find it. bobby 1/1/02 |
