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Esther recently attended our dream interpretation training, and as a result is now receiving guidance through her dreams. Here is one of them!

The following is two-way journaling from Lyle Thomas, a missionary to Russia who is taking the Christian Leadership University course, REN 206 Increasing the Anointing.

Lord, speak to me concerning the anointing in my life.

Check out this effective six-day detox fasting retreat in Julian, California.

As I began the course “Counseled By God” (i.e. CLU graduate level college version of this training) I had no idea how much it would change the way that I look at situations in my life. Although there were many areas that the Holy Spirit touched on through this course, I believe the lesson that had the greatest impact on my life currently was discerning the accuser’s thoughts versus the Comforter’s thoughts. Before I learned how to hear the voice of God and recognize it as spontaneous thoughts that light upon my mind I found myself constantly struggling with all the thoughts that came into my mind.

My daughter-in-law Charla homeschools our three grandchildren, and she has created something exciting that I want to share with you! - MV

After hearing that same question ring in my own head and heart for many MANY years, I finally did it! On September 1^st of 2015 I asked God Himself: AM I ENOUGH? That I was so hesitant to do so was a huge indicator of my core belief regarding my own value. The words below are from the nine pages of free flowing and uninterrupted journaled response that bubbled up from the still small voice of the One who created and loves me beyond my wildest hopes and dreams. 

The journaling below was shared in the January Catch the Fire School of Ministry school which I taught for a couple of days in Toronto. I asked Tammy Rideout if she would let me share it with you all. Listen as the Lord speaks...

Doesn't Orlando, Florida in April sound like a wonderful vacation idea? Even better, how about a first-of-its-kind seminar co-hosted by myself, Mark Virkler, and my daughter, Charity Kayembe?

Dan Buettner has been investigating unique areas – known as Blue Zones – where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives. In his newest book, The Blue Zones Solution, he explores the following Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.  

This sub-group of people in America live an extra 10 years!

Loma Linda, California contains the highest concentration of Seventh-Day Adventists in the US, and those who most strictly follow the religious teachings average a 10-year increase in life expectancy beyond the typical American. Their religious teachings include consuming the Genesis 1:29 diet (plant-based which includes whole grains, fruits, vegtables and nuts), very little meat and then only from biblically clean animals (no pork or shellfish, for example), consuming only water for beverage and faithfulness to spouse, family and religious community. These incorporate eight of the nine longevity clues given below, and some Adventists consume wine which would be the ninth common denominator.

• Read this inspiring blog about the uniqueness of the Seventh-Day Adventists in Loma Linda, CA
• A more in depth article is available here