God works in mysterious ways! At least we can’t always figure Him out. That’s why we have to trust Him!
Just about a year ago, Doug was in the middle of Barnes and Noble’s bookstore, when he got a phone call asking him to go to Dubai, UAE to train Christian children’s workers. WOW! training Christian children’s workers in the Middle East?!
Those who’ve been reading this blog know that that trip took place last October. Look down through the entries - you’ll find his account.
While in Dubai, Doug was sought by the Newark Star Ledger newspaper for an article that was to feature the popularity of ventriloquism in entertainment today. The Star Ledger is NJ’s largest daily paper and the 19th largest “local” paper in the nation. Doug was going to be the “gospel” vent in the article. Some of the top names in ventriloquism were interviewed and the article was scheduled for the last weekend in November, ’07. It sounded like a wonderful opportunity.
The interview went well, and Doug was free to speak the gospel, and interweave his faith in the answers he gave. The journalist was positive and encouraging - even to the point of coming to Rutherford Bible Chapel Sunday School to catch DigDag in action. Photos were shot, emails were answered and the facts were all checked and confirmed.
Just a few days before publication, the journalist informed us that the article would indeed be printed, but that Doug would not be featured - he should have an article all his own!
That article then became part of a series called “I am New Jersey”, highlighting people who have “made a difference in the state of New Jersey” according to the paper.
All along, the one thing that remained our concern was that the Lord would be lifted up. As Doug Horley, one of our Dubai friends, wrote in his popular kids’ chorus, “We want to see Jesus lifted high - a banner that flies across the land.”
Well, the article has finally been published, and we’re including a link here for you to read it for yourself. Just click your mouse on the blue line, and you'll be linked to the article. In the printed paper, it was a full page and a half! So, when God says, “Wait, I want ALL the world to see...” then we guess that’s what He means!
Please enjoy the article, and praise God with us!
http://blog.nj.com/iamnj/2008/04/doug_nearpass.html
Lee & Doug
1 comment:
What a great article! Thanks so much for the link, as we don't get the Star Ledger and wanted to read it. I also sent the link to Janet in Vancouver, and she was delighted to read it as well.
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