WITCH DOCTOR NO MORE!!!

WITCH DOCTOR NO MORE!!!

Our weekend conference took place in Maluana, a village in Maputo Province, Mozambique, just 30 miles north of the capital.

We were met with a picturesque scene as we departed from the paved highway onto a sandy path that would soon morph into a maze of roads. Spread out before us were patchworks of cultivated fields extending to the horizon. Vibrant green maize swayed gently in the breeze, intermixed with plots of cassava, sweet potatoes, and occasional cashew orchards. Unlike the smooth asphalt of urban roads, the pathways here were narrow tracks of loosely compacted sand carved into the earth by years of steady foot traffic, meandering snake trails, and sporadic motor vehicles. While charming in their natural simplicity, these sandy roads posed a challenge for our larger vehicle, the bus.

JUST DANCE!

JUST DANCE!

We had the incredible privilege of spending the weekend with Pastor Supressa (aka Pastor Surprise) and his remarkable wife, Tryphina: these two walk in humility, grace, and crazy supernatural power!! Pastor Surprise has such an incredible testimony!! He was raised amidst a family tradition of witch doctors. Despite being groomed for the same path, his life took a dramatic turn at age 15 when the audible voice of God called out to him in the dead of night, addressing him by name, "Surprise!" Urged by the voice in the night, he and his closest friend, Gafar, fled their village into the depths of the jungle.

Despite all these hiccups, we did our best. LOL

Despite all these hiccups, we did our best. LOL

Hey Friends,

From the start, I want to be transparent: this email might feel more like a therapeutic session than an inspirational email about missions. 

Our departure from SeaTac Airport in Seattle, Washington resembled that of NASA’s struggle to get our astronauts outside Earth's orbit, almost like it was never meant to happen. 

The journey began promisingly enough, with us boarding our first flight on schedule. However, just 15 minutes after settling into our seats, we received the dreaded announcement: we needed to deplane due to a fuel issue. After a thirty-minute delay, we reboarded, only to find ourselves grounded for another hour. Then, a voice crackled over the intercom: "Dear passengers, we regret to inform you that, due to exceeding FAA regulations, our departure window has closed. A new flight team will need to take over, resulting in the cancellation of this flight. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience."

Reflections from High Above the Indian Ocean

Reflections from High Above the Indian Ocean

Hey Supernaturalist Family,

Here’s some thoughts from high above the Indian Ocean.

Back in 2016, our family of five (Sophia was just two and a half then) went to Indonesia. It was a bittersweet trip. My dad had just passed away from a heart attack on his flight to Ukraine from Indonesia, and he'd left a suitcase (his Indonesian home) behind in Jakarta. It felt like a piece of him was still there.

It had also been 14 years since I'd been to Indonesia. I wanted my family to meet Pastor Ginting, who had prophesied about my future ministry and family. Not only did we meet him, but he even asked us to minister at two of his church campuses! We were honored.

On this trip, Andrea and I made sure to include the kids in every ministry opportunity, on and off the stage. One of our favorite moments was seeing the kids praying for healing. Three of them prayed for a lady in a wheelchair, and she started walking! Peter prayed for a man who was deaf, and the Lord opened his ear! Even Sophia, at just two years old, prayed with such faith, telling a woman backstage, "Receive your healing NOW, now tomorrow, right NOW!"

Powered by Breath

Powered by Breath

Darren Stott's blog post, titled "POWERED BY BREATH: Discover your actual power source," delves into a thought-provoking analogy that likens human beings to laptops with three essential components: hardware, software, and power. Stott beautifully explores the concept that, just like laptops need a power source to function, humans have an internal energy source that connects them to something greater than themselves.

Should Christians Seek Healing from Buddha Bowls?

Should Christians Seek Healing from Buddha Bowls?

Darren Stott's blog post, titled "CHRISTIANS AND FREQUENCY HEALING," delves into the intersection of Christian faith and the growing trend of frequency healing practices, particularly those involving singing bowls. The post highlights the resurgence of mystical and occult beliefs in society, emphasizing the need for Christians to discern their involvement in such practices. Stott discusses the origins of singing bowl therapy, including Tibetan, crystal, and Himalayan bowls, tracing them back to Eastern spiritual traditions and occult modalities.

Is it a sin for a Christian to use crystals?

Is it a sin for a Christian to use crystals?

In his latest blog post titled "Is it a Sin for a Christian to Use Crystals? The Enchanted Church Part 4," Darren Stott delves into the controversial topic of Christians using crystals in their spiritual practices. Stott highlights the growing trend of Christians integrating crystals into their faith, believing that these objects of power are created by God and can promote divine health while warding off demonic influence.

Concerning State Bill 5599

Dear Friends,

If you have not yet heard, there is a a concerning piece of legislation that is quickly making its way to approval in Washington State. 

Please join me in responding to State Bill 5599, a bill that seeks to take away an important right of parents. Please see details about SB 5599 further down in this email.

Keep in mind that SB 5599 has been written broadly. Although the speaking points for the bill say it is primarily seeks to get help for homeless children, it would also apply to children “who do not feel supported at home.” 

The call to action is quite time-sensitive. I would so appreciate it if you could call take a quick minute to call the governor's office today. 

CALL TO ACTION (as soon as possible!)

  1. Call 360-902-4111 and follow prompts: 

    • Press 2

    • Your name (say it and spell it)

    • Your telephone number

    • Your city

  2. Leave message: “Do not sign State Bill 5599 into law! Do not take parents’ rights away from raising our children."


Last, but not least, please join me as we PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, heavenly intervention is made and that this bill is not signed into law.
 
Blessings,

Darren

Background to State Bill 5599

In January, SB 5599 was introduced in the State Legislature and now is waiting for Governor Inslee’s signature (which he has told the media he is prepared to sign).  
 
This bill would allow children (“transgender and at-risk youth seeking gender-affirming or reproductive care”) as young as thirteen to seek shelter at a government facility, without their parent’s knowledge or consent.

“This legislation allows licensed shelters to contact the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in lieu of parents in certain additional instances, like when a young person is seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care.“ Source: Democrat Senator Marko Liias  

 
The following is a direct quote from the Senate Bill report for SB 5599:

Brief Summary of Bill

Provides that a shelter for runaway or homeless youth does not need to

contact the youth's parentsif there is a compelling reason not to, which

includes a youth seeking protected health services.

Allows host homes to house youth without parental permission if a youth

is seeking or receiving protected health care services.

Appropriates $7.5 million to the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention

and Protection for providing access to supportive care grants to

organizations in order to address the needs of youth and young adults

seeking protected health care services.

The important phrase is “….youth seeking protected health services”  which is further discussed in the paragraph following and taken directly from the State’s website. Source:  Legislature Wa Government website.
  

“The access to supportive care grants may include access to behavioral health services, peer navigation and support, employment support, education support, case management, advocacy outreach, housing and financial support or other navigation support to secure safe and stable housing, including the use of host homes. Protected health care services means gender-affirming treatment and reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state of Washington. Gender-affirming treatment means health services or products that support and affirm an individual's gender identity, including social, psychological, behavioral, and medical or surgical interventions. Gender-affirming care services include, but are not limited to, evaluation and treatments for gender dysphoria, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgical procedures. Reproductive health care services means all services, care, or products of a medical, surgical, psychiatric, therapeutic, mental health, behavioral health, diagnostic, preventative, rehabilitative, supportive, counseling, referral, prescribing, or dispensing nature relating to the human reproductive system including, but not limited to, all services, care, and products relating to pregnancy, assisted reproduction, contraception, miscarriage management, or the termination of a pregnancy, including self-managed terminations.” Source: Senate Bill Report