The largest guys Journey to the Heart team in the history of the program took off for the Northwoods this morning. As I asked some of the guys how I could pray for them, I was encouraged to hear some say, “Pray that I would remove anything in my life that might hinder God’s power,” “Pray that the Lord would give me direction,” and “Pray that I would be open to whatever the Lord shows me needs to change.” What an encouragement to see so many men with such a sincere quest— for more of God!
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For the first time in my life I experienced God. God is alive! He is real. I felt the power of His S...
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Journey to the Heart is a 10-day retreat founded by Rev. Dr. Bill Gothard of the Institute of Basic Life Principles. Each group of about 10-15 . . . 
A Journey to the Heart is 10 days to get alone with God and seek Him. It is an opportunity for young people . . .©2008 Robert Staddon. Design by Abundant Designs
July 14th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Praising the Lord for this dynamic group of guys, and praying for God’s mighty power to be shown to each one of them this week!
July 14th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I felt such a good spirit in this group, and I am praising God for them! I will continue to pray that God will work powerfully in their lives this week as they seek Him with their whole hearts. I look forward to hearing the reports Sunday night!
July 14th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I can’t wait to hear what God does through them all this coming week! It’s an experience like no other!
July 14th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
What a day! Thank you all so much for praying. We really felt the Lord’s presence and power this afternoon! As our team openly acknowledged our struggles and prayed in one accord for each other, there were fervent tears of repentance and brokenness. Praise the Lord for His goodness and mercy!
July 14th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
The guys are experiencing God like never before!
July 15th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
It’s mid-week now; keep praying!!
July 15th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
From all the way to Mexico to Chicago Usa!
My family and I, we are praying for them and for the Team Leaders (:
That is amazing!! That we have the same God, Mexico, Usa, Canada… no matter where we are…. our sweet Jesus is right there.. next to us… sometimes He could be slow, taking time,being patience with us , doing things in his timing.. but He is never late.. always in the right moment… Hope that the love and mercy of God can be with them….
Prasing God for you all (:
July 16th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
The reports keep getting better and better each evening we hear from the fellows! I can’t wait to see what God will do in their hearts and lives today as they learn how to delight themselves in the Lord. Sounds like a lot of spiritual break throughs so far!
July 18th, 2009 at 9:46 am
We are just praising the Lord for His working in the hearts and lives of everyone here! Mr. Norvell’s team was an hour late for brunch yesterday because they were enjoying confessing sins and praying so much. One fellow told me that this was so much better than food. There has been a spirit of revival up here all week and we are encouraged. The Journey is not over and there is still more God wants to do, though, so keep praying!
July 18th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I have been praying for you all! I know God did Amazing things in each one of you! May the Lord bless you, guide you, and direct you, and may He do great things through you as you trust Him and serve Him!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Back in Chicago last night, the Spirit of the Lord was strong as the young men on the Journey shared testimony after testimony of God’s working in their lives. The meeting lasted for three hours! Praise the Lord!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
God is slow but never late, and that is so true! I am so glad that he established his kingdom in me this week! ALL THE GLORY TO HIM!!!
July 21st, 2009 at 8:21 am
I am so glad to hear what God has done in each life. It is amazing to see lives being transformed once we delight in the Lord and seek Him! Praise God, HE IS WORHTY TO BE PRAISED!
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I would say that the Journey was well worth it as soon as I prayed to receive Christ into my life! I would say it was Paul Washers speech which finally led me to the Lord. I also had an awesome time with my team experiencing one accord. Anyone that reads this, please pray for me and my family that we would have the unity that God made us to have. I would like to thank all of the Northwoods staff, the van drivers, the cooks =P, Marty for being such an awesome team leader,and Mr. Gothard for making the JOURNEY TO THE HEART so we can learn to really SEE God. GOD BLESS ALL OF Y’ALL. =P
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
WOW! Praise the Lord for these reports! I am so happy and excited to hear this!!!!!! I definitely wish I could have been there in that meeting Sunday to hear firsthand what God has done. He is so faithful to hear and answer our prayers for you all! I will continue to pray that God’s work will continue in each life as you return to the pressures of life and seek to keep living the Journey.
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Please do. Thank You!
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Ill pray for you Stephen,thanks for opening up to me on the first day in the Northwoods. It meant alot!
God Bless
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Praise the Lord for all He has done in the lives of those young men! It is a great encouragement to hear so many have received blessings and healing on this JTTH. Continue the Journey!
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Wow! The Journey was absolutly amazing! God really showed Himself through this last Journey, and I know God like NEVER before. Praise the Lord! Thanks to all who made it possible to experience this, it is something I am sharing with all my friends!!
July 23rd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
on the plane on the way back the man that was sitting next to me had just been leading at a truth walk camp in Canada. I was neat how the fear of starting the conversation was gone.praise God for taking away all of my fears.It is so cool how the Lord is still working in me. I started working threw the commands of Christ book they gave to me,I started with repent and the Lord has already been showing me new insights through Command #1. thanks for being my brothers and sisters in Christ.God Bless all of yall with the power to over come fear and have the courage to share the good news with all.
In Christ.
Stephen Reeves
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
The journey was just plain life-changing…it was awesome.
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
[...] Him for the things that He accomplished in the hearts and lives of each young man that went on this Journey. So much took place in the 5 days that we were up there. The weather was unusually cool (I heard [...]
July 24th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
God seriously touched my life on this Journey, as with so many others. What a blessing that I had such an awesome opportunity, and that we have open opportunities with the Lord to deepen our fellowship everyday! I’m excited to see how God will use simple truths (like meditating on His Word) to revolutionize the way I live life as this Journey has, in many ways, just begun!
Praise the Lord!
Thanks to all the IBLP staff and volunteers who took part in making this, by far, the best experience of my life to date!…and it’s only gonna get better
God Bless all of you!
July 28th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
[...] Psalm 113 kept echoing in my mind. I was spending the week in the Northwoods of Michigan with a large group of young men. Our goal was to seek the Lord, to hear His voice, and to allow him to search our hearts and remove [...]
August 4th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Wow amazing how the Lord has worked through all these guys!!!! may all the glory go to him and praise him for his awsome work!!!