hank you for opening the June issue of JournEzine.  We’re honored you took time out of your busy day to read the articles we’ve prepared for your enjoyment and encouragement.  We also added a few articles that will challenge you to a closer walk with the Lord.

For those who haven’t heard, Jan’s grandbaby has arrived:  Ethan Jaymes was born on May 17^th and entered the world weighing 13 pounds, 2 ounces.  And, what a bundle of joy he is!  Thank you for your prayers.  We’re so blessed!

Fathers are a gift from God, there’s no doubt.  You’ll understand just how special some are in some of this issue’s stories!  Our prayer is that you’ll find one or more that will speak into your life and minister strength, encouragement, and faith to you.

We believe you will find at least one or two stories that will take you from laughter to tears.  What a delight it has been to put this issue of JournEzine together for you.

Feel free to share this issue with your friends and family. 

	From the Editor Jeanice McDade If the love of God dwells within us, it is not hard to have compassion one for another, even if a full understanding escapes us.
	Father Store Donna Emery Welcome to the Father Store!  How can we help you today?  Donna story will have you smiling as you read how this “store” can help the new father in her story.
	Abandoned Responsibilities Peter Stone I raised both eyebrows in surprise—what was happening here? I had thought George to be a strong Christian, yet here he was, too embarrassed to talk about God in front of his son.
	Grandpa Prayed Jan Ross Every year, aside from the unrivaled taste of Grandma Langley's cooking, the family came to hear the story Grandpa would share.
	A Big Deal Terri Tiffany “I’ve decided to enlist in the Marine Corps.” His high school graduation loomed on the horizon and the Vietnam War was coming to a close.
	Traveling Stone Michele Roach He sickled down a twenty foot path to the plot, and then cut away the thick stalks on and around the grave. He cursed under his breath.
	That Boy Julie Arduini My dad was a name on my birth certificate. Grandma’s house was where I slept, but my heart beat for greener pastures.
	Baba Yetu Uliye Mginguni Jan Ross Ambokile was the son of the Ikanga, the tribal witch doctor. As the firstborn of his father’s many wives, he was the one to carry on his father’s craft.

 

	This Is Not the End Peter Stone The midwife reluctantly placed the man’s tiny, three-kilo son in his large hands. He drew the baby to his chest, cradling the small head in his left hand.
	Jake’s Ladder Patty Wysong “Why do dads have to have dang'rous jobs? Why don't they just work in stores or somethin' like Carey's dad?”
	Dad’s Grocery Run Julie Arduini His brown eyes bulged as liquid green seeped out of her size two diaper and onto Trish’s grandmother’s brown leather couch.
	Inspirational Fathers Inspire New Ministry John Hoben As a US Marine, my Dad led by example in how to pray, and most importantly was a living example of Christ’ Greatest Commandment.
	Divine Appointment Jan Ross Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate what God had in store when I committed my life to Him and promised to go wherever He sent me and to do whatever He asked.
	Mission Accomplished Heart of God International They couldn’t turn back…they had a mission to accomplish—the Lord spoke; their hearts were set to obey.
	Only the Beginning Jan Ross And, today would prove God’s providential care in spite of all the words of the self-proclaimed prophets saying it would never happen.
	Finding a Closer Walk with Jesus Gospel for Asia Crying out to God for a flood to soothe his inner drought, Travis knew there must be more to life than pursuing the "American Dream."
	Vegetable Bruschetta (Victoria) International Recipe Vegetable Bruschetta, an international recipe adapted from Australia the Beautiful Cookbook by Elise Pascoe.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this month’s issue of JournEzine, an outreach of Heart of God International Ministries, Inc. 

Contact information is included for many of our contributing authors; please feel free to give them feedback—writers THRIVE on it and grow from it as well.  We encourage you to submit articles for future issues; submission guidelines and topics for future issues are found under the “Submissions” tab at the top of the page.  We’d love to include your thoughts, experiences, and testimonies as we continue our “journey” through this life as “one” in the Lord Jesus Christ.

God bless you!  May your life be filled with the blessings of God in every way … spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and every way!

Jeanice McDade & Jan Ross
Heart of God International Ministries