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Cómo escuchar a Dios
Por Dyrie M. Francis
En medio del caos y el ruido de la vida cotidiana, algunos relegarían el escuchar la voz de Dios a pastores y líderes espirituales cuya vocación les exige estar en comunión con Dios para poder ministrar a Su Iglesia. La verdad es que a Dios le complace hablar a sus hijos y que ellos le escuchen. Las Sagradas Escrituras están llenas de ejemplos de individuos, e incluso de una nación, que escucharon hablar a Dios.
Desde el principio, Dios disfrutó de la comunión con Adán y Eva en el Jardín del Edén, hasta que el pecado interrumpió la relación entre Dios y la humanidad (Génesis 3:1-10). Dios habló a Abram (cuyo nombre se cambió más tarde por el de Abraham) y le ordenó que se fuera a una tierra que le daría a él y a sus descendientes si obedecía los mandatos de Dios. Dios prometió bendecir a todas las naciones a través de Abraham (Génesis 12:3). Imagínense a Samuel, un jovencito que oye a Dios llamarlo por su nombre para tener una conversación con él. Jeremías, a quien Dios llamó como profeta a las naciones, se sentía inadecuado para la tarea, pero Dios prometió capacitarle (Jeremías 1:4-10). Éxodo 33:11 dice que Dios habló con Moisés «como un hombre habla con su amigo». Josué, el sucesor de Moisés, tuvo un encuentro con Dios como libertador y Salvador en un momento de derrota militar contra la nación de Hai. Dios reveló a Josué la razón por la que Israel fue derrotada y los pasos para recuperar la victoria (Josué 7:4-11).
El Nuevo Testamento registra muchos momentos en los que Dios habló a los discípulos; por ejemplo, en el Monte de la Transfiguración (Lucas 9:35); a Saulo, el perseguidor de la Iglesia, mientras iba de camino a Damasco (Hechos 9:1-6); y a Pedro mientras estaba en éxtasis en la azotea (Hechos 10:9-16). Por último, Juan, el amado apóstol, quien dejó escrito la revelación de Jesús al final de los tiempos (Apocalipsis 1:11; 2, 3, 22:12,16, 20).
¡Dios quiere hablar todavía hoy con cada uno de sus hijos! Dios habla a través de sueños, visiones, las Escrituras, por sentimientos o pensamientos, y menos comúnmente, audiblemente. Pero. a menudo Sus hijos son insensibles a la dulzura de Su voz.
En una ocasión, cuando mi hijo tenía cuatro años, me preguntó: «Mami, ¿por qué Dios habla tan bajito?».
Le pregunté: «¿Qué quieres decir?».
Él respondió: «¡He intentado oír a Dios, pero habla tan bajito!».
Fue un gran momento de enseñanza unido a un profundo sentimiento de gozo por el hecho de que mi hijo de cuatro años deseara oír a Dios de forma audible. Le animé a que escuchase con más atención e incluso a que le pidiera a Dios que le hablase más claramente. Dios respondió aproximadamente un año después, cuando mi hijo se despertó de repente y preguntó por una misionera por la que nuestra familia oraba con regularidad. Él nos dijo que algo andaba mal con ella. También nos dijo que uno de nuestros pastores locales (a quien mencionó por su nombre) estaba pasando por un problema. Le animamos a orar por ambas personas y nos unimos a él en oración. Poco después, el pastor nos contó que su iglesia estaba atravesando por una grave división. También nos llegó la noticia de que la misionera estaba atravesando dificultades en el extranjero.
Existen cuatro factores que nos ayudan a escuchar la voz suave de Dios: La concentración, el tiempo, la autodisciplina y la fe. Gracias a la bondad y la gracia de Dios, podemos escucharle mientras crecemos en estas áreas.
Factor #1 — LA CONCENTRACIÓN
La distracción es nuestro principal enemigo cuando se trata de escuchar a Dios.
Desde que nos despertamos hasta que nos acostamos, la plétora de distractores en nuestro entorno personal reclama atención y desvía la atención del Espíritu Santo que mora en nosotros, que es nuestro maestro y guía. Nuestros hogares y automóviles están llenos de aparatos tecnológicos. La cacofonía de géneros musicales, películas, noticias mundiales, deportes y juegos electrónicos compiten por la mente y cautivan el corazón. Beneficiaría a nuestra cultura la orden de Jacob a su familia de despojarse de sus dioses ajenos, purificarse y volver a buscar juntos a Dios en Betel (Génesis 35:2-3). Tristemente, algunos aparatos se llevan ahora a la casa de adoración. Independientemente de la edad, los creyentes deben ser conscientes del impacto de las distracciones y deben apartar en forma intencional un lugar «tranquilo» para reunirse con Dios. Incluso un rincón tranquilo, un clóset si es necesario, un lugar fuera de la casa o apartamento, o un vehículo estacionado puede cambiar la trayectoria de la distracción a la capacidad de discernir la presencia de Dios y escucharlo hablar.
Factor #2 — EL TIEMPO
Todos tenemos las mismas 24 horas diarias, es decir, 1.440 minutos o 86.400 segundos. El dicho popular nos recuerda que «el tiempo perdido no se recupera». Considere los beneficios para la persona promedio que reflexiona sobre el desperdicio de los segundos, minutos u horas gastados en actividades que no fomentan el crecimiento espiritual y opta, en cambio, revertir su rumbo y escuchar y meditar más en las Escrituras y en escuchar a Dios.
Por lo general, nuestras oraciones son más bien monólogos. Hablamos, Dios escucha, y salimos corriendo sin permitirle que nos hable. Culpamos a nuestros horarios sobrecargados por nuestra falta de oración, meditación y de escuchar a Dios. La vida se convierte en un ciclo interminable de actividad tras actividad. Sin embargo, en 1 Reyes 19:12, cuando Elías necesitaba oír a Dios, observó que Dios no se encontraba en el viento ruidoso, ni en el terremoto, ni en el fuego. Elías escuchó a Dios en Su silbo apacible y delicado. ¡Debemos escoger escuchar para oír!
Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: «Apartaos… y descansad» (Marcos 6: 31). Este descanso era más que un reposo físico. Era descansar en Dios, lejos incluso de los milagros de sanidad y liberación y del poderoso avivamiento. Era aprender del amor y la compasión de Dios por los perdidos y quebrantados y recibir poder para ministrar en forma eficaz. El trabajar para Dios no sustituye el descansar en Dios. Jesús elogió a María por elegir «la mejor parte» en contraste con Marta, que se había sumergido en la preparación de las necesidades físicas de Jesús, pero descuidó Su alimento espiritual vivificante en el proceso (Lucas 10:41-42). El ajetreo y las actividades a menudo no edificantes son los enemigos del tiempo que pasamos con Dios, que consumen los insustituibles 86.400 segundos asignados cada día.
Factor #3 – LA AUTODISCIPLINA
La autodisciplina tiene un impacto en nuestra capacidad de oír hablar a Dios. El diccionario Oxford define la autodisciplina como: «La capacidad de ir en pos de lo que uno considera correcto a pesar de las tentaciones de desistir hacerlo». Se cuenta la historia de un pastor asiático que había ministrado todo el día en las aldeas y llegó a casa después de la medianoche. Sin embargo, se despertó a las cuatro de la mañana para orar y buscar la ayuda de Dios para el día. Su compañero occidental, que estaba de visita, se alarmó al ver que el pastor se levantaba tan temprano. El pastor que oraba respondió que necesitaba escuchar a Dios mucho más de lo que su cuerpo necesitaba dormir.
David meditaba en el Señor día y noche (Salmo 63:6; 119:164) y nos exhortaba a ofrecer a Dios los sacrificios de alabanza y acción de gracias. Jesús, modelo de autodisciplina, se levantaba temprano y se iba a un lugar tranquilo para orar y estar en comunión con el Padre (Marcos 1:35). En su momento de mayor tristeza, se separó de los discípulos y suplicó a Dios Padre que le diera fuerzas para afrontar su «Copa» de sufrimiento en el Calvario por nuestros pecados.
Protéjase de la autoindulgencia, enemiga de la autodisciplina. Tenemos la tentación de complacernos más de lo debido a expensas de la autodisciplina, que nos impulsa a seguir haciendo lo correcto a pesar de los desafíos que podamos encontrar. Los versos de un famoso himno, «Llévame al Calvario» (Lead Me to Calvary), refuerzan mi decisión de buscarle a pesar de mis dificultades y limitaciones.
Que esté dispuesto,
Señor, a llevar mi cruz por Ti
Incluso a compartir Tu copa de dolor
Tú lo has llevado todo por mí
No sea que olvide Getsemaní
No sea que olvide Tu agonía
No sea que olvide Tu amor por mí
Llévame al Calvario
Factor #4 – FE EN DIOS
La fe en Dios es fundamental para oírle hablar. Jesús prometió enviar al Consolador, al Espíritu Santo que nos enseñaría todas las cosas (Juan 14:16-17, 26). A menudo, optamos por nuestros caminos y tomamos decisiones basadas en los principios del mercado. Pero la fe se aferra firmemente a las promesas de Dios y no se deja intimidar por las pruebas. El enemigo de la fe es la incredulidad (Efesios 6:16). El escritor del libro de Hebreos enfatizó: «Sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios» (Hebreos 11:6).
Crecer en estas cuatro áreas puede ayudarnos a ser más sensibles a la voz de Dios. Algunas denominaciones cristianas enseñan que Dios no sigue hablando fuera del texto escrito. A lo largo de mi experiencia cristiana, Dios me ha hablado claramente muchas veces. Una vez fue en voz alta, sonando como un trueno. La mayoría de las veces me ha hablado a través de mis pensamientos y las Escrituras. Algunos de Sus mensajes fueron instructivos; otros correctivos o acerca del futuro. Dos de los mensajes advertían de un desastre inminente para nuestra nación que ocurrió el 11 de septiembre y en la Villa Olímpica de Georgia. Testigos pueden testificar sobre estos dos últimos, ya que les informé de la revelación de Dios en una reunión de oración antes de que ocurrieran.
Una de las tareas más difíciles que recibí fue cuando recibí un mensaje para una pareja a la que respetaba mucho y consideraba modelos a seguir. El mensaje de Dios era un llamado al arrepentimiento, o de lo contrario «serían como Ananías y Safira» (Hechos 5). Me quedé petrificada y poco dispuesta, rogándole a Dios que me liberara de esta tarea, ¡pero no lo hizo! Esperaba que no hubiera nadie en casa de ellos, toqué al timbre y corrí literalmente hacia mi coche. Pero antes de que pudiera encender el vehículo, la puerta principal se abrió y alguien dijo: «¡Espera!».
Brotaron lágrimas de temor. Comuniqué el mensaje y emprendí una precipitada retirada. Sólo estaba presente la esposa, que me pidió que no me marchara. Comenzó a llorar y a confesarse.
Me quedé estupefacta. Había juzgado a Dios por ser duro con estos «buenos cristianos». Oré por la familia y me marché entristecida y destrozada. Dios se preocupa de todo lo que nos concierne.
Necesitamos seguir orando para ser sensibles al Espíritu de Dios, tener oídos atentos, un espíritu que discierne y un corazón obediente. Que Él nos ayude a enfocarnos en la «mejor parte» como lo hizo María, a cuidar los segundos y los minutos porque suman días, semanas, meses y años; a crecer en la autodisciplina, y a crecer en la fe alimentada por la Palabra de Dios. De este modo, es más probable que oremos, escuchemos y oigamos a Dios hablarnos. Mantenga abierta la línea espiritual. ¡Dios sigue hablando en nuestra generación (Apocalipsis 3:20)!
Sobre la Autora
Dyrie Francis Obtuvo un Diploma en Enfermería, con un máster en Ciencias de la Enfermería y un máster en Liderazgo Cristiano, vive en el sur de Florida, donde ella y su marido, Karl, fundaron hace treinta años la Iglesia de la Biblia Abierta Living Word, en Cooper City. La congregación está formada por creyentes de 22 países, incluida una minoría de estadounidenses caucásicos. La iglesia celebra la unidad en la diversidad y busca con ahínco el cumplimiento de la Gran Comisión sin distinción de raza o color. Dios y la familia son fundamentales en la vida y el paradigma ministerial de Dyrie. Ella ama a la gente y sirve a través de la enseñanza de la Palabra y el ministerio de la oración. En su vocación de servicio subyace una profunda e ineludible sensibilidad hacia el corazón de Dios sobre la justicia y la situación de los oprimidos. Ella sirve como un puente para muchos y continuará por la gracia de Dios. Dyrie y Karl tienen dos hijos adultos, Jonathan (casado con Andrea) y Bryan (casado con Terrone) y una nieta, Christine Noelle.
The diaspora of the Tai Dam refugees in 1975 to Des Moines, Iowa, fueled a first generation of Tai Dam Americans adapting to new ways of life, blending language, culture, and embracing the numerous opportunities in the US. I was part of that first generation. Three years after my parents’ settlement in Iowa, I was born and became the first in my family to acquire an American education and step into a church. We were blessed to have Christian sponsors who helped us transition from our homeland to America.
Every Sunday, our sponsors would take me, my sister, and several of my cousins to church service at the First Church of the Open Bible. Naomi Young was one of the many people who was significant in my life; she gave me my first Bible. Through the faithfulness of Naomi and others at the church, seeds of faith were planted as I was told about a man named Jesus who died on the cross for me. I was curious, but I did not understand and did not accept Him into my life at that time. Attending church was short-lived, coming to a halt when I was eight years old. The seed that was planted in me could not grow because it was never nourished with Truth at home. My parents and grandmother believed and practiced animism and ancestral worship, which is the veneration and honoring of the dead. Confusion infiltrated my mind, and my desire to attend church ceased. While I abandoned everything that was taught to me in Sunday school, I always kept my Bible in a special place underneath my pillow because something in my heart could not throw it away.
The seed that was planted in me could not grow because it was never nourished with Truth at home.
When I was twenty-two years old, my cousin took me to a Buddhist temple to have my fortune read. There, sitting in front of me, were three monks. One monk opened his notebook, wrote in it, then read to me my childhood, present life, and future life story up to the time I would turn thirty years old. He then shut his notebook and told me, “I am done.” When I asked him, “Why?” he told me only, “I cannot read you anymore.” That same week I went to a card reader and had my fortune read. Again, he read my childhood, present life, and up to the age I would be thirty, then stopped. I told him, “You are the second person that could not read me past thirty; tell me – do I die?” He quickly gathered his cards, saying only, “I cannot tell you.”
Throughout my adult life in my twenties, I was in an unhealthy, abusive relationship, which led to an alcohol addiction. When I was twenty-six, I became pregnant and had my daughter, Kaylee, on January 31, 2005. God was already working in my life, and I did not know it; He was molding me and reminding me of who He was through the darkest moments of my life. Around that time, I came upon a childhood friend who worked as a cashier at Hy-Vee; she would tell me, “Soukham, God is so good.” Though I resisted, the words she spoke over me resonated in my heart. Not long after, I found myself attending her funeral. Worship and praise were included in the Christian service. I was confused, but a part of me had the desire to know more about the God they said was so good and how through Him there would be no more pain and suffering. When I left the funeral, the Lord continued to reveal Himself to me through divine encounters. In July of 2008, I took a position at Nationwide Insurance where I reconnected with an old high school friend. She invited me to a Thanksgiving potluck at her church, and my walk with the Lord began soon after.
From the Tai Dam little girl who was born in America and met Jesus in an Iowan church, to the woman who is now taking the hope of Christ back to Southeast Asia, His hand has been in every chapter of my story.
I was thirty years old when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. The verse that will remain with me forever is 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (NIV).
Now I understand why the monk and card reader could not read my life past the age of thirty. At that age, I became a new creation because of Jesus Christ, and the enemy no longer had a hold on me! Jesus continued to bless me and my daughter. Amid my pain and struggles, God brought a man into my life, my husband Othone (Pong), who became a father to Kaylee. We got married on September 15, 2010. Together the Lord blessed us with two more children, Isaac and Silas. In 2017, the Lord called us to serve in Iowa at Kingdom Life Church (now Kingdom City Church).
In November 2021, the Lord instilled in Pong’s heart a dream to build a charitable foundation to address needs in the vulnerable communities of Southeast Asia. The foundation would have a Christ-centered vision: to make and equip future disciples, providing them with sustainable resources and empowering them to advance beyond their current situation. Through continuous prayer and the Lord’s guidance, the foundation was born in April 2023 and officially named Nations in Need (NIN). Recently in 2023 and 2024, the Lord took Pong, Kaylee, and three of our brothers, Ap, Peng, and Bay, on trips to Southeast Asia where they built relationships, served the communities, ministered to the people, and spread the good news about Jesus Christ. Today, NIN has branched into multiple communities in Southeast Asia. Through the work of a future center in Southeast Asia, we will expand NIN’s mission and go wherever the Lord leads.
Throughout my whole life God has carried me, even when I didn’t know it. From the Tai Dam little girl who was born in America and met Jesus in an Iowan church, to the woman who is now taking the hope of Christ back to Southeast Asia, His hand has been in every chapter of my story. Whether the next chapter is in America, Southeast Asia, or somewhere else, I will follow Christ, forever His new creation.
About the Author
Soukham Khanthavixay
Soukham Khanthavixay and her husband, Pong, are active members of Kingdom City Church in Des Moines, Iowa. They reside in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, with their three children and two dogs. Soukham is a registered nurse at a local county hospital and also works for Nations in Need (NIN), the ministry her husband founded. Her family and ministry team work together to expand the mission of NIN and spread the gospel. To learn more about Nations in Need, follow them on Facebook or Instagram: @nationsinneed.
Spirit and Truth Church began as a dream amidst the stormy backdrop of January 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges that the world faced, we found ourselves thriving, anchored by the belief that God’s plans always prevail. As we say on our website, we are passionate about helping people “find freedom in the fullness” of both the Spirit and the Word. This foundational vision has carried us through times of uncertainty and propelled us forward.
Yet, for all our successes, we reached a point where we felt like we were on an island—thriving, yes, but lacking the covering, coaching, counsel, and care that every church needs to flourish long term. In 2022, at the first MOVEMENT conference, God spoke directly to my heart, telling me that Spirit and Truth Church was meant to be part of the Open Bible Church family. This call was a turning point for our ministry. In 2023, I was credentialed through Open Bible Churches, and in February of this year (2024), we became officially affiliated with Open Bible Churches’ Mountain Plains region. Since then, the blessings have been immense.
For all our successes, we reached a point where we felt like we were on an island.
Being part of Open Bible has been transformative for us. We have received so much investment, training, and support. Open Bible has helped us shore up essential aspects of our ministry: leadership, organization, staffing, budget, facilities, and more. Our growth has been remarkable—we’ve doubled in size, growing from 60 to 120 regular attendees in the past year. This growth, I believe, is a testament to both the godly covering of Open Bible and the Spirit-led outreaches we engage in. Our church has a culture of lifestyle evangelism and hospitality where all our members are witnesses and welcomers. In addition, we have forged strategic partnerships with other ministries.
One of the most exciting partnerships we have is with Every Heart Tours, a ministry led by fiery, Jesus-loving college students from Michigan. These students come to stay with us for a week at a time, engaging in outdoor worship outreaches and “prophetic treasure hunts.” If you’re unfamiliar with this term, a prophetic treasure hunt is an evangelistic practice where participants ask the Holy Spirit to reveal specific details about people they will meet, and then they go into the community to find these “treasures.” It’s a beautiful, Spirit-led adventure allowing us to partner with God and minister to people in our city in a unique way. We’ve seen so many lives touched and transformed through these treasure hunts.
What started as a small church plant in Northern Colorado has since grown into a vibrant community reflecting the heart of God for His people.
One of the most powerful testimonies from these outreaches happened this summer (2024). We had a team of prophetic ministers giving specific words to people as we worshipped in Fort Collins Old Town square. We preached the gospel boldly, and by the end of the night eleven people made the decision to be baptized! We walked down to the Poudre River and witnessed the supernatural power of God as they went under the water and came up renewed. It was a moment that felt like the early church, where “the Lord added to their number daily” (Acts 2:47 NIV).
Of course, ministry isn’t always easy. We’ve faced rejection and opposition. But we hold firm to the truth of Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” The harvest is plentiful, and we’ve seen this reality unfold before our eyes. As we continue to partner with ministries, step out in faith, and preach the gospel, we trust that God will continue to bring more people into His kingdom.
Our journey with Open Bible has been a testimony to God’s faithfulness. What started as a small church plant in Northern Colorado has since grown into a vibrant community reflecting the heart of God for His people. We remain committed to spreading the good news and making sure outreach and evangelism are at the heart of our ministry. The harvest is ready, Open Bible fam – let’s go bring it in!
About the Author
Rob Bray
Rob Bray is a marketplace and ministry leader with over a decade of experience in both business and church contexts. He is the founder and lead pastor of Spirit + Truth Church, an Open Bible Church in the Mountain Plains Region. Rob has catalyzed successful companies, grown healthy ministries, and spoken at influential conferences, workshops, and events. Rob’s expertise and passion have made him a trusted advisor and coach for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking breakthroughs in multiple areas including life, marriage, and business. Rob and his wife Bethany live on their homestead in Fort Collins, CO, with their six children: Nehemiah, Nora, Noelle, Neely, Nayla, and Nicholas. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, and snowboarding.
As we approach another election season, we find ourselves once again in an environment bringing tension, division, and uncertainty to people, including those within the Church. It is during times like this, however, that we as the Church can shine brightly. In the face of debates, advertisements, and news that may stir anxiety, we have a divine opportunity to anchor people to the unchanging hope of Christ.
The apostle Paul instructs us that “our citizenship is in heaven” (Phil. 3:20 NIV), and as followers of Christ, our ultimate allegiance is to God and His kingdom. While politics does have its importance and influence, it is reassuring to know our hope is not based upon human leaders or systems but in the Lord who reigns over all.
In the face of debates, advertisements, and news that may stir anxiety, we have a divine opportunity to anchor people to the unchanging hope of Christ.
There is no question that, as followers of Christ, we should engage in our civic duties with a kingdom-minded perspective and a biblical worldview. We vote, we pray for our leaders, we seek the welfare of our communities (Jer. 29:7), and we engage others with love. And as we do all of this, we hold to the truth that God’s sovereignty transcends the outcomes of elections.
In times that seem unstable or fragile, God’s Word tells us “we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken” (Heb.12:28). We serve an “unshakable kingdom.” Governments change, leaders come and go, and through it all, God’s kingdom remains. It is unshakable, eternal, and built upon His righteousness and justice. No election can alter the reality of God’s sovereignty nor shake the foundation of His authority. It is His church that holds the keys to unlock heaven on earth and bring light to the darkness.
Here is the reality we stand upon: It is God who “controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings” (Dan. 2:21 NLT), and “the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord” (Prov. 21:1 KJV).
Because of this truth, we can embrace Paul’s word to the Philippians: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7 NLT). Based on this passage, if we are a people of prayer who walk in faith, seek God’s wisdom, and are grateful, THEN we know we will experience a peace that goes beyond natural understanding. I am reminded, comforted, and convinced of this truth, and it is an anchor to my soul.
No election can alter the reality of God’s sovereignty nor shake the foundation of His authority.
This November’s election will be followed in December by the celebration of Christ’s birth. What a perfect time to remember that Jesus is Emmanuel – God with us. This name, given to Jesus, is more than just a title; it is a promise that no matter what happens around us, God’s presence is constant and unchanging.
Whether the outcome of the election brings joy or disappointment, whether policies align with your hopes or create concerns, remember Emmanuel – God is with us. He is present in our churches, in our communities, in our families, and in our lives. He is not distant or disconnected; He is personally and actively involved in the lives of His people. Whoever is elected and however people respond – God still sits on the throne, His Kingdom is unshakable, and His plans are unstoppable. GOD IS WITH US.
Some practical steps for consideration:
- Pray for our leaders, regardless of who they are: Pray for their wisdom, discernment, and a spirit of humility.
- Stay united as the body of Christ: Let a heart of unity, love, and the bond of peace be what others see.
- Keep an eternal perspective: Engage in the political process, but keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
- Live out the things that will remain: faith, hope and love.
About the Author
Michael Nortune
Michael Nortune serves as president of Open Bible Churches. He has ministered in the local church faithfully for 35 years. From his start as a janitor and groundskeeper to lead pastor of Life Church in Concord, California, Michael has had the opportunity to gain experience in every capacity within the church throughout his ministry. Not only does he have hands-on experience on the local level, but Michael has also led at the district, regional, and national levels within Open Bible Churches. Michael and his wife Julie currently reside in Colorado and love living near five of their six children and their spouses. They also treasure the time they spend with their other daughter who lives in Alabama with their first (but not the last) grandson!
