A Word from Joy

I Still Believe!

When I was 8 years old, I asked Jesus to live in my heart and be my Savior. My Mother had shared the plan of salvation with me, so I knew that Jesus had died on the cross and shed His blood to pay the price for my sin. In other words, Jesus took my place on the cross for me and offered to me the free gift of salvation. I have never been the same after that day! Not only were my past sins forgiven but also my present and future sins were paid for by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. He lives in my heart and I’m gonna shout it! Obviously, I still sin because I am human but I confess any sin to Him and He is a faithful and just Savior.

Someone brought up to me today about the past sin of one of our family members. But, you see, I will not go back into the pain of that sin because this family member is saved and I know when Jesus hung on that cross, that sin was washed white and that family member will be in Heaven with me. You see, when Jesus paid it all…He paid it ALL!  And, we let God take care of any consequences

Satan would love to see us doubt what was accomplished on the cross and live in sad guilt and despair. But I refuse! If we have come to true repentance and  accepted God’s forgiveness, it is finished!

Don’t let Satan or any enemy throw darts at your faith and keep on believing!! Put on the whole armor of God.

Our God is faithful.

Here’s The Latest News!

“What We’ve Achieved Together!”

 

We are so Blessed!

• It was not long ago that we confessed to you that our calendar was basically empty and we asked you to pray that God would fill it up.  Well, you prayed and God did. God gave us SIX opportunities to speak at local churches – in addition to two prison outreaches.   For July we have four opportunities in addition to the prison visits.  What a mighty God we serve!
• More important than the number of opportunities are the results.   In June we saw 12 adults respond to the invitation for salvation!   In almost every service we saw people coming forward to accept Christ or make a deeper commitment to Christ.  Praise God!!
•  Because of a generous gift from a wonderful couple, both of us were fitted with hearing aids.  We have known for quite some time that our hearing was not what it should be.  We are amazed at God’s provision and thankful for God’s people who give sacrificially.
•  We continue to keep contact with the families of prisoners and we are praying that God will open the door to reach out to many more.
• Joy’s brother had a wonderful habit of giving out 2$ bills. When he gave someone one of these unusual pieces of currency, he would remind them of “In God We Trust” and encourage them to put their trust in God.  We decided to carry on that legacy by including a 2$ bill in the cards that we distribute in the prison parking lot – in addition to the gift card and contact information.   We shared that with a handful of people and just recently, a person who wants to remain anonymous came to our home with a large supply of 2$ bills.  He went into a bank and took every 2$ bill that they had!!   Things like this are so encouraging to us.

  

Supporting Church Focus – Central Baptist

      

We thank God for the local churches that support CrossPower and Outside the Walls.  This month, we want to feature Central Baptist in Columbus, Oho.  Pastor Tim Womach has been used so greatly in building a wonderful church on Columbus’s South Side. We treasure our partnership with the sweet people of Central Baptist and thank God for them.

 

Where we’re Headed!

Here’s what’s on the immediate horizon for CrossPower. 

• On the weekend of July 11-12 we will be in Portland, Indiana.  Bob has the opportunity to speak to a men’s group on Saturday night and then we will minister in the two morning services of Fellowship Baptist.  This is an extraordinary church with a wonderful pastor.
•  We try to visit our son twice a month and engage in our parking lot outreach where we distribute gift cards and contact information to other families who are visiting their loved ones.  We will continue to do that in July and now with our 2$ bills!
• On July 26^th we return to Fellowship 41 in Caldwell, Ohio
• We have the privilege of speaking at Ebenezer Baptist in Logan, Ohio on Sunday, August 2.
• We are continuing to produce new podcasts for both Outside The Walls and Bob’s The Word on The world.   Bob’s podcasts are now available on most podcast platforms and the audience is growing rapidly.  You can access them at www.bobtalk.com
• We continue to pray for new contacts at the prison as we visit our son.

 

 “Partner with Us”

PRAY:

• Pray that God will give us clarity in the direction of our ministries.   We know God is leading in some new areas, but we want to make sure we listen carefully and follow God’s plan for us.
• Continue to pray for our “parking lot” ministry at our son’s prison.   Pray that God continues to provide the resources for our gift cards.
• Health and safety in our travels.
• Would you pray that God would provide the resources for a Walk-in Shower?  This has really become a need – and they are not cheap.  We know somehow God will provide.
• Continue to pray for Bob’s podcast.  The podcasts are available at www.bobtalk.com as well as iHeart podcasts, Apple podcasts and Spotify.   The audience is growing.  Please listen, follow and tell others.
• Pray for direction in new podcasts on the Outside The Walls website

 

SUPPORT:

We continue to be amazed at God’s provision for us!  August will mark one year since Bob’s retirement from the Radio.  We lost over half of our income and for a host or reasons had not retirement savings to depend on.  If you put out “budget” on paper – well, it just doesn’t work!   And yet, here we are almost one year later and somehow, God has taken care of every need.   There have been several times things looked really “bleak” for a short time and then God….   That’s the only explanation – God.  God has used you to take care of us and we thank Him and you.  Monthly support is essential and one-time gifts are also essential.

We appreciate your financial support – and need it – but even greater is your prayer support!!   Keep praying – God will take care of the rest.

Gifts can be sent to CrossPower Ministries at PO Box 1804 Westerville, Ohio 43086.   If your gift is for Outside The Walls, just mark that on your check. You can also give online at www.crosspower.net

Share our ministry with your church leadership and ask them to reach out to us about scheduling a CrossPower meeting

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A Word From Bob

Joy and I were having breakfast recently at a local restaurant.  I happened to glance at my phone as we were waiting for our food and saw that a major intersection (close to us) was closed due to a terrible accident.  A person on a bicycle was hit and seriously injured by a semi-truck.  I mentioned it to Joy and we remarked about how sad that was and hope the injured person would be ok.  We proceeded to eat our breakfast.  A couple of hours later we learned that the injured person was a dear and precious pastor friend.   All of a sudden, it was no longer just a sad news story.  This was someone we knew and loved!   I began thinking about how many news stories we see and forget to realize that those are real people with real families with real pain, real sorrow.   It’s just “news” until it becomes personal.  The second thing that impacted me is the truth that our entire life can change in a heartbeat.  One phone call, one turn of the steering wheel, one false step, one doctor’s appointment – and the list goes on and on.  Small moments in time with huge consequences.  Our friend’s family is basically living at the hospital – praying for a miracle – when just days ago life was “good” and normal.   Joy’s Dad was an incredible man with great wisdom.  He used to say often, “live each day as if it was your last, for one day it will be”.  Powerful words, powerful and true thoughts.   Today, are you ready for eternity?  Today, have you made things right with family members or others?   You or I have no guarantee of tomorrow.   Make today count and make sure you are right with God and others – TODAY.

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Cross Power Ministries – “Empowering lives through the Cross!”
Bob & Joy Burney, Founders

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