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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:12:42 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>The Will of God Survey</title><subtitle>The Will of God Survey</subtitle><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/atom.xml"/><updated>2008-01-25T15:18:26Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Lionel Smith – Ireland</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/lionel-smith-ireland.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/lionel-smith-ireland.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-25T15:15:23Z</published><updated>2008-01-25T15:15:23Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[I believe that most of the will of God is simple obedience. When you obey what you know God wants you to do He will show you what you are to do next.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Matt Leathley – The Congo</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/matt-leathley-the-congo.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/matt-leathley-the-congo.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-25T15:14:45Z</published><updated>2008-01-25T15:14:45Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[I surrendered my life at the age of fifteen at a youth camp. While at the altar, the Lord impressed upon my heart to surrender to be a missionary to Congo. It was very real and specific. I realize God does not do this with everyone, but I suppose the Lord knew he had to be real obvious with me. Some people are just more “hard-headed” than others.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Wayne Mund – Fishers of Men Ministries</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/wayne-mund-fishers-of-men-ministries.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/25/wayne-mund-fishers-of-men-ministries.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-25T15:13:53Z</published><updated>2008-01-25T15:13:53Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[When the channel is found (deep water) stay in it for life’s duration. Anything to the starboard or port is rocks, shoals, shallows (trouble).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Thomas Castellaw – Germany</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/thomas-castellaw-germany.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/thomas-castellaw-germany.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-23T15:40:08Z</published><updated>2008-01-23T15:40:08Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Yes, I waited three years on my wife, nine years on my own pulpit, 10 years on my own Bible Institute, 9 years on my degree, months on my first soul, and many years sometimes upwards of 17 on some pointed doctrinal questions. Frankly, I’m still waiting on some things. I’ve gotten two “no, just wait’s” this year alone. 14 years ago, I asked the Lord if we can have kids. I got a distinct NO all three times I’ve asked. Maybe when I’m 100…]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Beier - Australia</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/kevin-beier-australia.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/kevin-beier-australia.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-23T15:39:13Z</published><updated>2008-01-23T15:39:13Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Yes. My will and God's will were almost always at odds. When I died to my will, God placed His desire in my heart (Psalm 37:4) and there was peace that passed understanding. Then it was only God's will that seemed to bring me any joy at all. I could not wait to fulfil it. The same principle remains true today in my life.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Dennis Anderson - Africa</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/dennis-anderson-africa.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/23/dennis-anderson-africa.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-23T15:38:37Z</published><updated>2008-01-23T15:38:37Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Holy Spirit spoke to my heart during a mission conference and I didn’t really understand it but told the Lord I would go through the doors that opened. Many doors have been opened and closed but praise the Lord after 20 years I am still serving him.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Rudiger Hemmer - Germany</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/rudiger-hemmer-germany.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/rudiger-hemmer-germany.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-17T17:04:19Z</published><updated>2008-01-17T17:04:19Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[· How did you know you were marrying the right person? 

God gave me a verse of scripture and I had peace in my heart (while sitting under preaching, praying and Bible reading).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hugh Taylor – Asia Reach Ministries</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/hugh-taylor-asia-reach-ministries-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/hugh-taylor-asia-reach-ministries-1.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-17T17:03:07Z</published><updated>2008-01-17T17:03:07Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[· Does God have one plan and only one plan for your life? 

HT: I don’t believe so. As I said above, I believe “that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God” has room for us to exercise our will while in compliance with the various controlling parameters as spelled in the attached lesson. I personally think that God delights in seeing us decide and act within the parameters of prescription and permission, much like I have enjoyed watching my children make their own choices consistent with Biblical criteria and values.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Richard Weimar - Germany</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/richard-weimar-germany.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/richard-weimar-germany.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-17T17:00:27Z</published><updated>2008-01-17T17:00:27Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[· Did you ever feel that your will and God's will were at odds? 

Maybe when I was in Houston, it was to hot there for me!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bob &amp; Tina Henold - Romania</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/bob-tina-henold-romania.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/the-will-of-god-survey/2008/1/17/bob-tina-henold-romania.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2008-01-17T16:52:33Z</published><updated>2008-01-17T16:52:33Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Is the will of God more like a location, a journey, or a maze? 

The will of God for us, is more like a journey..although we know where we will end up (GLORY TO GOD), we have no idea many times what lies ahead. You just have to pray and ask to help you see clearly what the path is that he would have you to take.]]></summary></entry></feed>