SHEPHERD'S GRIP: MISSION STATEMENT SHEPHERD'S GRIP

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

MISSION STATEMENT SHEPHERD'S GRIP

Did you know that Shepherd's Grip Ministry donated over 30,000 Bibles and Christian books to the American Veterans and their families in 2011? We are now working on a grant that would allow us to double the number of Bibles that we will be able to donate. Bibles and books have made it around the world in different military units in 2011. They have been shipped to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard in every theater of Military operation. Both Active and Reserve units have received Bibles and Christian books and some have asked to receive more. We have also been able to supply enough to our "snow bird" friends in the VA Medical Centers in Mesa and the Phoenix Hospital which has required 2 times the amount of Bibles in 2011 than in prior years. It is very exciting to see God working in many different people’s lives as we continue to expand the reach of the Ministry to so many hurting people in these tough times. 2011 was a very exciting time for us at Shepherds Grip as we fulfilled the requirements to become a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Any donations to Shepherds Grip Ministry are tax deductible and will receive a letter at the end of the year for income tax filing. 100% of the donations go directly for the purchase of Bibles and books, and we are redesigning a cover to better fit the Veteran population. Creating a book cover made for the American Veteran through Thomas Nelson Publishing Company is awaiting the final cost to run the unique books. So as you see, we are not standing still growing moss on our feet here at Shepherds Grip Ministry. As the Marines would say we are in full speed and heading forward. We thank our Christian brothers and sisters for their donations for 2011 and looking forward to 2012. May God Bless all who care for are American Veterans. Because we know of their sacrifice, and they made them for us! Freedom is Not Free!

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Change your outlook on being a Christian

I think a Christian can look at a beautiful sunset and enjoy it more than anyone else, because the Bible says God has given us as Christians all things to richly enjoy. There is a deeper level of appreciation on our part. We can appreciate the simple things in life and find more pleasure and more fulfillment—not because we are looking to things, but because we are looking to God.

Consider the words of Psalm 1:1: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful." Here, the word "blessed" means, "Oh, how happy."

So if you want to be a happy person, then walk with God as closely as you can, as opposed to trying to figure out how much you can get away with and still be a Christian!

by Greg Laurie

IN HIS SERVICE

Shepherd's Grip

Gregg's Story

It is a response that really makes me think and look back to 1973 when I was only 13 years old. I had such a strong desire even at that young age to become a United States Marine. It was hard then to express to people why I felt that way. Of all of my time spent in service to this country, I spent many years stationed overseas in the Middle East under the same circumstances and conditions very similar to those experiencing in Iraq and Afganistan. Now it is evident to me that through my years of service in the Marines, God was preparing me for an even greater time of service that would change my life forever!

Now I have a new burning desire to serve and be a vessel for the glory and honor of our Lord Jesus Christ. Unlike when I was 13, this desire is clear and full of purpose and I know that He has a mission like no other for me. My prayer for this time of service is that I will become a Voice for American Christian Veterans that have been quieted by fear, death and Depression from PTSD, Combat Fatiuge or Substance and Doimicic Abuse.

That is why this blog is called Shepherd's Grip, "God's Gospel revealed is Powerful", but in realitily it should be called the “Voices of the Quiet.” This is were I hope that I will be chronicling their stories of fallen men and women. Hoping for the "World" and finding the "WORD"of Christ Jesus and a new Life forever.

Most of all, I want to express my gratitude to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His love and trust in me. It is only through Him that any of this is even possible.

IN HIS SERVICE,

Gregg Jones
USMC Retired GySgt