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Posted Friday, August 8, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
LWR Newswire -- Greetings from Central Idaho! August 8, 2008
Ranch Happenings:
The Presence of the Lord at the various meetings has increased. Our own “Preparing the Bride Conference” in early June was powerful. We’ve scheduled 2 conferences to run concurrently in October. The first one is during the week October 7-10 designed for pastors and those in leadership. Both are called “Let Thy Kingdom Come Conference” with the first being the “Leadership Series”. Todd and Beth Konvalin, our new managers, have really put a lot of heart, spirit, and wisdom into these conferences. They were in the pastorate for 14 years, besides being in missions. For more information see below.
Breakthroughs:
In the last 2 months I’ve been involved in 3 dynamic healings. The first was with a lady that Debbie and I are close to. We attend church and a home group together. She has been hearing impaired for better than 5 years being heavily dependent on 2 hearing aides. In our Monday evening home group she was prayed for and all of her hearing has returned. PTL.
About 5 weeks ago I went down to Elko, NV to participate in some special survey work for the oil and gas exploration company that I am involved in. The scientist who developed a new technology for exploration came in and started in his field work on the Thursday before I arrived. The next morning he wasn’t responsive and the ambulance was called. We came to find out that he had rectal cancer and was given a month or 2 to live several weeks before. My partner and our prayer coordinator called several intercessor groups. When they arrived at the hospital, they found this fellow in ICU in dire straights. They prayed laying hands on him, commanded the cancer to go and all his infirmities to be healed. In minutes this 51 year old man was revived, all signs of the cancer left. In a few hours amazingly the doctor released him and he was able to return to the survey work the next day. In the next couple of days the scientist realized that ringing in his ears that he had had for the last 15 years was gone, a shoulder injury was healed, and his crooked toes had straightened. A few weeks later at this scientist’s home my partner received blessed thanks from the scientist’s wife and 6 young children for assisting in the Lord’s healing of her husband and their father. Double PTL!!
2 Sundays ago after church 4 of us prayed for a dear lady who had been suffering with severe back and pain problems for 20 years. She had had 3 surgeries which had only worsened her situation. We prayed hard for 20 or 30 minutes and then had her try to walk unassisted. She slowly stood and started walking gingerly, but with every step she gained strength and all the pain left. She called her 6 year old grandson over and picked him up off the ground. There was no pain.
All 3 have retained their healings. All 3 are really healed. This is breakthrough for us and there is breakthrough for you if you are willing to believe and act on it. The converse of this is true, as in Isaiah 7:9b, “If you will not believe, you will not be established.” It is up to us to believe and act on it.
Open LWR Scheduled Events:
October 10-12 – “Let Thy Kingdom Come Conference” (Conference Series) with speakers: David Viljoen, Christie Moore, Henry Falany, and Matthew Hester, Praise & Worship by “Shekinah” with Dave n Vicki McClellan. Dance / Processions with Joyce LaBuda and Jeanine Durning. It starts on Friday night at 6 PM with dinner and meeting at 7 PM, then closes at 2 PM after lunch on Sunday. Email me for brochure, lwatersr7@custertel.net .
October 7-10 – “Let Thy Kingdom Come Conference” (Leadership Series is open to pastors and leaders with speakers above.) The purposes of this conference are to equip leaders, to enter into the Presence of the Lord, to connect with others in leadership, and to be refreshed. Email me for a brochure.
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations & Info call 208-879-2888, email, lwrinc@custertel.net. For the conference there will be no registration fee. Lodging ranges from $14 to $50/day/person depending on a variety of accommodations. RV and tent sites are available. The food is excellent and will be $47 for the 5 meals, plus tax. For directions and general rates go to www.livingwatersranch.org,
Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
LWR Newswire -- Greetings from central Idaho! May 12, 2008
Healing Revival in Lakeland, FL - In our last newswire 2 weeks ago, I mentioned that revival has broken out in Lakeland, FL. Right after sending the newswire I was prompted to go back to FL to visit my friend Richard and to attend the healing revival. One of the things that prompted me to go to the revival was Rick Joyner’s letter to Todd Bentley that was read on the telecast. Rick said thank you to Todd for his efforts. He said that 2 of their MorningStar Ministries students attended the conference in Lakeland. They brought it back with them and revival, healing, and a real hunger for Jesus broke out at their facility. Over 200 initially were blessed by this transference of the revival fire.
On Monday April 28th I flew into Tampa and visited Richard in New Port Richey. On Tuesday and Wednesday I visited Richard in the morning to middle of afternoon, then I drove to the FL Healing conference at the Lakeland Civic Auditorium. On the first meeting that I attended on Tuesday, I sat next to a lady from Jacksonville. She said that 3 of her children were attending the School of Ministries at MorningStar when the Glory of God fell and now continues to spread. I just spoke to her on the phone and she confirms the revival is spreading and blessing many. For more info go to www.elijahlist.com, click on last 50 prophetic words, then click on May 1st word by Rick Joyner.
On Friday night May 2nd I attended the Healing conference that convened at the Detroit Tiger Stadium in Lakeland. There were 4 ladies behind me from New Jersey, 4 ladies to my right from Louisiana, and 20 to my left Wichita, KS. I passed out a couple of the brochures for the “Preparing the Bride Conference” in June to the ladies from New Jersey. One lady said I know this Christie Moore. She ministered to me in Norway 18 years ago. I felt led to get Christie on the phone and the woman thanked Christie. Isn’t it a small world and isn’t it wonderful that Christie is such an awesome servant of Jesus?
Several of you on the newswire list have come back to me challenging the authenticity of this outbreak. In return I ask you to test the matter according to 1 John 4:1 and test the fruit. I have and I am certain this is a major move of the Spirit. Don’t miss God. Don’t put Him in a box.
Dr. Richard Wynn went to glory 11:56 AM May 4, 2008. While I was in FL my friend Richard passed on to his marvelous reward. His wife Carol and his son, Clint, were at his side. My friend Art Hall had driven down from Atlanta with 2 friends of Richard’s. All 4 of us came into his room about an hour after his passing and gave testimony to Richard’s integrity, faithfulness, tenacity, and inspiration to our lives. Carol and Clint were both grieved and relieved. Richard is now free. Email me at lwatersr7@custertel.net for more details. Helen White emailed this morning about her husband Frank. Frank’s condition has further worsened and Helen is tending to his needs by the hour. Please pray for them both. Thank you.
Open LWR Scheduled Events:
Before Going to Lakeland I asked several people to pray that I would go to Lakeland and return with the Fire. Even before I got back one lady in our Monday night group received a healing in her ears and has since not used any hearing aides. We’re believing for the fire of God to be here at our next conference. Conrad Lampan said he’s filled with great expectation for the fire of God to hit the Northwest (and LWR).
June 6, 7, 8 – “Preparing the Bride Conference” with speakers: Conrad Lampan, Danny Steyne, and Christie Moore, Praise & Worship by BASIC (Brothers And Sisters In Christ) and Forgiven Worship, while Joyce LaBuda and Jeanine Durning are ministering in Dance, Banners, and Processions. This starts on Friday night at 6 PM and meeting at 7 PM and closes at 2 PM after lunch on Sunday.
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations/Info call 208-879-2729, email, jameslwr@custertel.net. For the conference there will be no registration fee. Lodging ranges from $14 to $50/day/person depending on a variety of accommodations. RV and tent sites are available. The food is excellent and will be $47 for the 5 meals, plus tax. For directions and general rates go to www.livingwatersranch.org.
Posted Friday, April 25, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
LWR Newswire -- Greetings from central Idaho April 25, 2008
IT is HERE. IT is HERE. Revival is breaking out in Auburndale,FL.
Last evening Debbie and I started watching GodTV with Todd Bentley. This has been an ongoing Breakout of the Holy Spirit for the last 3 weeks. If you have DirecTV, you can punch in channel 365. If you have the internet, you can punch in Todd Bentley’s website, www.freshfire.ca, and click on Live from Florida Watch Now. The meetings are live in the evening at 5-9 MDT. They repeat the meetings the next day from 10-2 MDT.
There is a Hunger. There is a Hunger for more of God. This is the refreshing that we all have been waiting for. Jesus’ passion for the hurting is pouring out to the lame, the deaf and dumb. Those that have cancer are being healed. Only believe and act on what Jesus tells you.
This has spurred Debbie and I to open up more of LWR to those in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. We are speaking with representatives for Dave and Debbie Viljoen from South Africa to possibly come Sat July 19 & Sun July 20. We haven’t scheduled music, banners or dance yet. At 62 years of age I’m learning how to flow in the Spirit. In fact, the firey Argentinean who came several years back to LWR, Conrad Lampan and I have emailed back and forth with him coming to the “Preparing The Bride Conference”.
This last week in Florida and Georgia Debbie and I visited Richard and Carol Wynn plus Frank and Helen White. Richard is continuing to fight the good fight against ALS. Yesterday morning he had trouble speaking, but he and I are still standing for his healing. When we flew into Atlanta, we found Frank at the VA hospital. We had a good visit with Helen and him along with Frank’s brother James and wife, Glenda. Frank was in for a procedure to open his bile duct. He was released with high hopes. Saturday he had a bad day and we couldn’t even visit him. Sunday we went over in the afternoon only to find him again jaundiced and having to go back to the hospital. The reports have not been good from Helen.
Please continue to pray for Frank and Richard. Our prayers have held them up and our prayers may turn this all around. So many of the body hurting, let’s stand in the gap for each other and let’s lift them up to Jesus for healing.
Open LWR Scheduled Events:
June 6, 7, 8 – “Preparing the Bride Conference” with Conrad Lampan, Danny Steyne, Christie Moore, Randy Cox and BASIC (Brothers And Sisters In Christ) and Forgiven Worship bringing the Praise and Worship. Joyce LaBuda and Jeanine Durning are ministering in Dance, Banners, and Processions.
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations call 208-879-2729, email, jameslwr@custertel.net. For the conference there will be no registration fee. Lodging ranges from $14 to $50/day/person depending on a variety of accommodations. RV and tent sites are available. The food is excellent and will be $47 for the 5 meals, plus tax. For directions and general rates go to www.livingwatersranch.org,
Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
Living Waters Ranch Newswire - March 26, 2008
Ranch Happenings: This Spring we are busy refreshing the ranch for this year’s activities. The snow is mostly off and there are a number of birds coming home while passing through for more northern climes. Todd Konvalin is getting comfortable with his role as manager and all the systems that are in place. Our landscaping crew has been on board for a couple of weeks. Sharlene Klefman, wife of Wayne Klefman our Maintenance Chief, is now heading the Housekeeping Crew. Debbie has been working on her new Cookbook in between the different groups we have had this winter.
This last weekend Jeff Snyder and his family, friends of Ben and Mary Lunis, visited LWR. Jeff is our new engineer for our water project and the sewer project so that we have the ability to expand. Jeff’s wife, Judy, had surgery on her neck yesterday and is recovering. Join with me in praying for her full recovery.
In a couple of weeks Debbie and I are headed east to visit family and Richard Wynn in the Tampa Bay area and Art & Anita Hall and Frank & Helen White in the Atlanta Metro area. Frank and Richard are still fighting the good fight to serve the Lord on this side of heaven. Oh, by the way Mark Bryan drove Frank & Helen’s car all the way out to Atlanta. Continue to pray for their healings. Tomorrow I’m headed to Boise for meetings and to visit Jerry Hughen in the VA hospital there. The attacks of the enemy of our souls have been fierce. Jerry last week was diagnosed with rectal cancer and is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Let’s pray for him, too. Richard, Frank, and Jerry have all been such a witness for Christ. They and all their wives have had the peace of God knowing God is in control, but they all want God’s best for their lives and the Kingdom here on earth. When Shadrach, Meshack, and Abendego were facing the fiery furnace, they gave testimony that God could save them, but even if He chose not to, they would not bow down and worship the idol. And Praise be to God, that Jesus chose to save them. Lets pray for many healings to manifest on this side of heaven.
Open LWR Scheduled Events:
April 11, 12, 13 – “Passionately Pursuing the Kingdom of God Conference” sponsored by Women’s Aglow with Carla Reed ministering awesomely in Word, Song, and Praise. For more information or reservations call Jane Christensen 208.547.2552 or Nancy Lovell 208.524.1491.
June 6, 7, 8 – “Preparing the Bride Conference” with Danny Steyne, Christie Moore, Randy Cox and BASIC (Brothers And Sisters In Christ) and Forgiven Worship bringing the Praise and Worship. Joyce LaBuda is ministering in Dance. Joyce is ministering is Russia March 31 to April 15th. Call Debbie at 208.879.2729 for reservations.
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations call 208-879-2729, email, jameslwr@custertel.net. See www.livingwatersranch.org
Posted Saturday, February 2, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
Living Waters Ranch Newswire -- Greetings from central Idaho! February 2, 2008
Ranch Happenings: This last weekend the men from Lighthouse Christian Fellowship came up for their winter advance. The theme was Ultimate Fighting Christians UFC. There are no “mamby pamby” men in the Kingdom. We are to be mighty men (and women) in war and mighty in battle.
This next Monday evening Feb 4, LWR will host an impromptu His Ministries Meeting. David Viljoen, an apostle from South Africa, will come again to LWR to build up the Bride. The meeting will be in Celebration Hall at 7PM this next Monday evening. David has touched people in GA and ID with his Love for Jesus and his call to expand the Kingdom. Amazingly enough, the worship team has traveled across country from GA to bless Jesus and to stir us and others. Lodging will be half price and we will provide dinner at 5 PM for those who call ahead.
Deliverance is on the Way: The Lord will make a distinction between His Bride (those that are passionate for Jesus) and the world. The Lord promises to deliver us from afflictions PS 34. Hang in there. 2008 is the year of New Beginnings and it is the year of deliverance for those who passionately adore the Lord. One way of knowing if we passionately love the Lord is our willingness to endure many afflictions without faltering. In essence it is a death of self. When we have died to Christ, we are fully His. When we have suffered for a while, His life is manifested in us. The Lord has some special plans for us. This is what the Lord is telling me and others. He will make a distinction between us and the world. As we read in EX 8 God begins to make a distinction between Egypt and Goshen. There is a parallel to today. I believe from April to October God will begin delivering His Bride. There will be special endowments. I believe it will be the very Power of God manifesting on earth through His Bride. May Your Will be done.
Prayer for LDS Church and its New Leadership: 4 years ago this month Chuck Pierce and Dutch Sheets came to Boise for their Idaho stop on their 50 State Tour. God had called these 2 modern day prophets to speak encouragement and life into our nation and every state. Debbie and I attended the conference. Twice it was prophesied that the LDS Church was coming to Jesus, not just individual Mormons, but the whole church. Last weekend before we knew about Gordon B. Hinckley passing, I spoke with Doug from Twin. He asked if I sensed that there was an undercurrent in the LDS Church for them coming fully to Christ. I shared with him about the fore mentioned prophecy. We agreed our spirits were sensing something behind the scenes was going on. Now with the funeral of Gordon B. Hinckley, a new leader of the LDS will come forth. Join with me in praying for the LDS Church and its leadership being drawn fully to Christ.
Prayer Requests: 3 New listings. Rhonda Caulk asked for prayer and healing for her son, Nate, who is a senior at Colorado Christian University. Nate has been sidelined from the upcoming basketball playoffs due to a torn MCL in his knee. Let’s pray for his complete healing now, so that he can return to the team for the playoffs. Please pray for Michael and Ann Schwartz. From a recent surgery Michael’s speech was affected. Glen Palmer (lung cancer, needs bone marrow transplant). Continued prayer needs: Carol & Richard Wynn (ALS for 6 years). Roxanne & John Orr (chemo therapy for lymphoma). Helen & Frank White (2nd chemo treatment for pancreatic cancer). Frank is feeling better than he has for months. John Plymel (Congenital Degenerative Disease for about 10 years, now shows lung cancer). Linda Lane and Shiley Nelson (severe migraine headaches). Diana Anderson and Caroline Cook (Fibromyalgia). Barbara Ragland (lung problems – hospitalized 4 times in last 15 months). If you have people that you would like to include on our list, please email me, lwatersr7@custertel.net. There is strength in unity. Yes, His Bride is coming out of the ashes; she is waking up and beginning to prepare herself. Jesus’ passion is pouring out on those willing to receive it. Many are called, more are responding. What is Jesus asking you to do?
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations call 208-879-2729, email, jameslwr@custertel.net. See www.livingwatersranch.org.
Posted Saturday, January 19, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
The first Monday evening of February, LWR will host an impromptu His Ministries Meeting. David Viljoen , an apostle from South Africa, will come again to LWR to build up the body. The meeting will be in Celebration Hall at 7PM February 4, 2008. There will be a freewill offering to Dave and his ministry in South Africa. Please call or email to give us an idea of how many to expect.
Posted Saturday, January 19, 2008 by Christopher
Christopher James
Living Waters Ranch Newswire -- Greetings from central Idaho! January 19, 2008
Ranch Happenings: This last weekend the youth from Amazing Grace Fellowship came up for Snow Camp. Debbie and I were away. From all reports the ministry, the Praise and Worship, and the Word were wonderful. Housekeeping reported that these youth from Amazing Grace Fellowship left the facility in excellent shape. That is a real compliment for Josh Jensen’s group. There was abundant snow for the Luge. Thank You Lord and thank you all for asking for more snow. This next weekend the men from Lighthouse Christian Fellowship will be coming for a meeting.
Many of you have met our new management team of Frank and Helen White. At 6’7” with his jovial laugh and fun spirit, Frank has been hard to miss. Frank and Helen joined us in late April last year to help for just the summer. Several weeks earlier Mark Bryan, our manager of 9 years informed us that he and Julie were planning to leave in the summer after their youngest daughter graduated from high school. Knowing Helen White has had extensive experience in administration, we asked her if she was interested in partly filling Mark’s shoes. She energetically responded. In the weeks that followed it became obvious to us that Frank and Helen were of one spirit with us and the ministry so we asked them to make it permanent. They agreed. Wow, isn’t our Lord wonderful.
The summer and the fall went well with the exception of Frank having digestion problems. Almost 3 weeks ago Frank went in to the VA for an extensive battery of tests. The report was not good in the natural. They say he has pancreatic cancer. This was a surprise to all of us. At the present time the Body (and/or Bride) of Christ has been having serious health, financial, and general issues, but also the Body (and/or Bride) of Christ has been coming together like we have never seen in our lifetimes. Therefore, we want to share this with all. As you know through our sharing about our friend, Richard, we believe and have seen awesome answers to prayer. God will use this serious attack to bring glory to Him and we pray that God will heal Frank fully.
Frank has already been taking large amounts of Xango’s Mangosteen drink, which is greatly reducing the pain. He will start a series of chemo treatments this next week and we have encouraged Frank to start VibeMachine treatments when he returns from visiting family in Texas. All these various treatments will help, but first of all we are to pray. Could you join with us in praying for his full recovery? Could you pray with us for Helen’s strength and trust in our Almighty God?
The Lord did say while He was on earth that we will have afflictions and adversities, but He said that He will deliver us from them all. In Revelations He said, “blessed are the ‘overcomers’ “. That is what we are. We are to carry out His will and bring Heaven to Earth.
Update on Richard Wynn & Prayer Requests: Please continue to pray for Richard and his wife Carol. Physically and emotionally Richard has had good and bad days, but he is considerably better than he was in mid August when he couldn’t speak. Richard has had ALS for 6 years. There are 2 additional fellows that we are praying for their healing. John Orr from Shelley, ID is currently undergoing chemo therapy for lymphoma. He has both non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Please pray for John’s wife Roxanne. She has Lupus, besides giving support to John. Challis’ own John Plymel has been battling a Congenital Degenerative Disease for about 10 years. This last week he received a notice of spots on his lungs that are likely Enphacema and Cancer. Linda Lane and Shiley Nelson are battling severe migraine headaches. Diana Anderson and Caroline Cook have been battling Fibromyalgia. Barbara Ragland has been battling lung problems. If you have people that you would like to include on our list, please email me, lwatersr7@custertel.net. There is strength in unity. Yes, His Bride is coming out of the ashes; she is waking up and beginning to prepare herself. Jesus’ passion is pouring out on those willing to receive it. Many are called, more are responding. What is Jesus asking you to do?
In The Precious Love of Jesus Christ, Christopher and Debbie James
Reservations call 208-879-2729, email, jameslwr@custertel.net. See www.livingwatersranch.org.
Posted Tuesday, October 9, 2007 by Christopher
Christopher James
Living Waters Ranch Newswire -- Greetings from central Idaho! Oct 8, 2007
Ranch Report:
In September, in the fall and winter our guests come on the weekends. Currently our staff is busy completing projects before the winter like rebuilding the dam for our upper water diversion on the creek. In the last 2 weeks the thermometer hit 26 degrees several times. This is bringing forth the beautiful fall colors. Every season at the ranch has its own beauty.
This last Thursday through Saturday the Lighthouse Christian School from Twin Falls brought 151 students and faculty. When the kids came through the doors, the atmosphere was charged with energy. The Praise and Worship was awesome. I especially sensed the Lord’s pleasure. The messages were both instructional and inspirational. Our staff delivered very well. Debbie’s food again was wonderful as is the rule. What a joy it is to serve His body and these precious folks.
Our website manager has reconfigured this newswire so that all on our newswire list will be receiving the newswire/newsletter (n/n). As I mentioned in my last n/n, many folks hadn’t received past n/ns. Hopefully, the new system is up and operating as it should.
FYI we have a family scheduled to use Hosanna House over Thanksgiving. Hallelujah House, our newest 8 bedroom mini-lodge, is available for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Both Hosanna House and Hallelujah House are great for families especially over the holidays. Using Hosanna or Hallelujah House as a neutral site could take pressure off your own household, while making it a fun holiday treat.
Coming Events:
“His Ministries Meeting” is scheduled in just 3 weekends for October 26-28. We hope you can come join us. Forgiven Worship and Christie Moore have indicated that they will attend and contribute. At our last conference in August we did not charge lodging, food or even a registration fee. We will not charge for any of these, while donations will be encouraged. It seems the Holy Spirit is ratcheting the intensity up another notch for each successive meeting. In early September Kim Clement prophesied special blessing for October. I am embracing this word for our meeting, ie. 2Chron2:20b.
Here is the prophecy:
“The Spirit of God says, a testimony is about to be born in its time. What is this that I am saying? You are a testimony about to be born in its time. You are a testimony about to be born in its time. Now is the time. Something unusual, it's never ever happened before - in the month of October!
In the month of October, there will be the most unusual favor. The cherry on the cake is October and what could not happen has to happen. The door that was locked to you must be unlocked. The retardation that has taken place on your divine promise will suddenly accelerate. This has been promised to us. In the month of the October, because of the favor, and because of the revelations and because of the things that are going to unfold, even in the United States of America, causing your Thanksgiving to be one of the most thankful Thanksgivings.”
Please Make Reservations for the Meeting - call 208-879-2729, email –jameslwr@custertel.net There is no charge for registration, lodging or meals. Check our website, www.livingwatersranch.org
