Aleksandrs Rodionovs, Author at Smethurst Ministries

28 07, 2015

Children Camps

July 28th, 2015|

Everytime we start planning toward the children’s camp, I feel a slight sense of shiver going through my soul. It has always brought us as a team to the place of complete self-effort bankruptcy and complete and full dependence on God! The words of Jesus “do not hinder little ones to come to Me” always brought us to the place of soberness. How do we plan the program the way that it does not hinder them to see Jesus? How do we present Jesus in a way that they truly experience His presence? How do we preach the Word for them to get a revelation of [...]

28 07, 2015

Latvian Summer Youth & Orphans Camp.

July 28th, 2015|

We have had two very busy and powerful weeks of camps. So far we have had two camps back to back. The Children’s Camp and the Teenager’s Camp with over a hundred people in each. Now we have two days break before another camp which is due to start Friday night! It would be wonderful to catch up with a little sleep and other things which have had to go on hold during these weeks. There are no words to describe our gratitude and thankfulness for your support towards these camps. When I see how powerfully and graciously God moves [...]

14 03, 2015

Stress is a choice

March 14th, 2015|

Life is really simple. But we insist on making it complicated (Confucius) Life is made up of choices Our hectic professional & personal lives are our choosing. Most of us go through life focusing on – Conquering the next mountain Making the next deal Running the next errand Knowing we’ll never have enough time to get it all done Yet there is all the time in the world if we realize we are the creators of the life we choose. Think about it ! Life is a series of choices, and being free from stress is one of those choices. If our work and [...]

5 03, 2015

Change can force one of two reactions

March 5th, 2015|

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him” – David Brinkley Too many people when coming under attack crumble when instead they could view that attack or criticism as a way to grow and mature and come back stronger. Brinkley nails this aspect. Good or Positive Stress “Eustress” – from Greek word for “good” This will motivate us to better ourselves. Like an athlete who loses and uses that pressure to better himself to win next time. Distress This is bad and causes the body and mind to FIGHT [...]

26 02, 2015

Winning over stress – simple remedy to overcome stress

February 26th, 2015|

These are times of great stress, think about it for a moment The economy is weak & getting weaker and the money is diminishing in value. Tensions between nations are growing and wars are breaking out more and more. The future looks bleak and people are discouraged and losing hope everywhere.Families are in distress, relationships in the home are under great strain or sickness is creeping in. What IS stress? Stress is the body and the mind’s response to CHANGE and then change is the most constant thing around us isn't it? Stress is part of life, If we are alive, we grow. [...]

24 02, 2015

Winning over stress

February 24th, 2015|

Winning over Stress "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." -Deuteronomy 31:8 A large number of scientific studies have proven that stress is the number one modern time killer. It is the major cause for the staggering increase in cancer, strokes and heart attacks in the past few decades. The most alarming fact is that more and more young people fall victim to these diseases. People around us always urge us to lift our level of performance and pursue greater [...]

11 02, 2015

Have you ever felt like you are going nowhere

February 11th, 2015|

Have you ever felt like you are going nowhere with your service to God? You have been trying your very best to win people for Jesus,but perhaps you have not yet seen very many come to Christ as the result of your ministry. Have you ever left like giving up on praying for your loved ones to be saved? Listen to this short devotional and be encouraged in the Lord! Your labor is not in vain. This video is not available for download and we apologise for the fact that a "Download Video" button might show beneath the video. https://vimeo.com/119608978

6 02, 2015

If you feel discouraged

February 6th, 2015|

If you ever feel that your labor is in vein. You do not see results you would have expected. Just take a deep breath and look around, you will see the evidence of your not in-vein labor for Jesus. "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Cor. 15:58 Seeing the beautiful children smile despite their own great trials and limitations - wonderful reward! Thank You Jesus!

2 02, 2015

Never too young to be saved!

February 2nd, 2015|

And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, 'Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise'?” Matthew 21:16 What a beautiful sight seeing little ones praising Jesus, even for the first time!

2 02, 2015

How beautiful are the feet.

February 2nd, 2015|

How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

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