Marriage Seminar Testimonial 2019

 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” —Hebrews4:16

Our Marriage Seminars continue to make a difference in so many lives of the couples who are in the Texas prison system.  Here is just an example of the results we are seeing.

“Hi Betty,

It's been 3 years since my husband and I last saw you and your husband at the Wynne Unit in Huntsville! Just wanted to share that my husband and I are legally married, we are stronger than ever in our commitment and vows. God has blessed us tremendously. I am now the next leader for a KAIROS Outside for Woman in Central Texas.God has used my life in KAIROS Woman's Ministry and Immanuel Motorcycle Ministry. Immanuel MM goes the the Ney unit sharing the gospel. I go and share my testimony of how being a wife, mom and sister to the one's I love who are incarcerated. My husband and I still remember our first encounter as a couple and going through the Marriage seminar. I still remember the 3%,we are going strong as Jesus leads and we follow. My husband has become an amazing Man. In the last 3 years we have never encountered another ministry like WVIW. My husband is now at the Torres Unit and he has taken what he learned and imparts that to these men who's marriages are falling apart. God is good! You all are in our prayers...”

We are grateful for stories like these because they encourage us to keep going. We know God has placed families in our lives to be both a blessing to and to be blessed by. We hope you will pray with us for more opportunities in 2019 to encounter couples who need a testimony like the one above.

We have a big year ahead of us and we are counting on you to help us reach as many people as possible.  

God Bless You, 

— Johnny  

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Marriage Retreat for Texas Prison Staff

Would you like an invitation to HELP at a Marriage Retreat for Texas prison staff?

 

Once a year we host a Marriage Retreat For the correctional staff of the Texas prisons.

The divorce rate of a correctional officer is 95%.  Prison is a stressful place for everyone.

This is an inexpensive short term mission trip.

We would love for you to join us.

It will change your life and the life of the couples that your serve.

We will be at the Lakeview Camp & Conference Center at the Assembly of God

5128 FM 66, Waxahachie, Texas 75167

December 15-17, 2017

If you want to join us, please request an invitation by filling out the form below: 

It is time to Repent

Often on my many out-of- town trips, I would drive down the wrong road by mistake.  After a few miles I would realize the signposts no longer matched my directions.  Or the map clearly showed I was headed away from my destination, not toward it.

I could keep driving the wrong way, stubbornly insisting I would get there somehow.  Or I could backtrack---whining the whole time---until I reached the spot where I made a wrong turn and make the right one.  At that point I would be so relieved, so happy to be going in the correct direction, the whining ended and rejoicing would begin.

When we come to our senses, when we see our mistakes---our failures, our sins, our spiritual bloopers---for what they are, it is time not only to confess but also turn around and go back to where we know in our hearts we need to be.

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near.

Repent and believe the good news!”

Mark 1:15

We will not drive this road alone.  God (our heavenly GPS) will never turn His back on you.  Patiently, lovingly, the Lord waits for each one of us to stop and face Him once more.  He will not say, “I told you so,” but rather, “I love you so.”

“He is patient with you,

Not wanting any to perish,

But everyone to come to repentance.”

2 Peter 3:9

“Everyone.”  I guess that means, well, every one of us.  No matter what we have done.  No matter how deliberately.  All it takes: a change of heart.  And then a shift in direction.  If we are sorry yet keep on sinning, we are driving farther down the road that gets us no place we truly want to go.

To repent means to quit sinning, turn around, and walk back into God’s embrace…

“realizing that God’s kindness

Leads you toward repentance.”

Romans 2:4

Here’s the thing: this is a well-traveled road.  You are, no doubt, going to stumble along this route again someday, repenting afresh.  Rest assured, God’s patience will outlast your obstinacy.  He will still be there for you.

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Why Marriage Seminars?

This is why what we do is so important. After many years in prison, this beautiful couple came to one of the WVIW Marriage seminars.

Virgil has now been free for 2 years and the are going back in with us to share Christ, show other couples they can make a wonderful marriage through Jesus. 

Thank all of you who make this possible through your gifts and support.

-Johnny

Virgil and I served on our FIRST marriage seminar together at the Hutchins Unit...another dream come true! What a...

Posted by Shyrolon Wilson on Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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Grace with Confidence

 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”Hebrews4:16

A person who embraces grace with both arms, who stops fretting over their sin and begins focusing on their savior, who dries their tears so they see others who are hurting--- this is some kind of person.

God can use us wherever we are.  Brand-new believer, teenage dynamo, thirty-something parent, recommitted midlifer, silver-haired saint.  Whoever, wherever, God has plans for us.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”  1 Peter 4:10

The only time a grace-filled person feels completely at peace is when they are being used by God for His glory.  When we keep pouring His Word into our hearts, reading it on our own, hearing it taught, studying it with friends, that truth will begin spilling out.  Thirsty people will be drawn to us, holding out their cups.

“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”  Revelation 22:17

This is what I have been teaching to my students at Christ for the Nations this year.  God wants to use us all, but for that to happen we must be certain we keep ourselves filled up and walking in grace, in order for people to be drawn to the life-giving grace that is in us.

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The folks on the sidelines feel obligated to point out our lack of qualifications—we don’t know enough, aren’t perfect enough, or haven’t been believers long enough—we can gently remind them that God has His own agenda and His own timetable.

Whatever experiences reside in our past or present, God can use them to mold a brighter future for others.  You are more than enough.  You have more than enough grace. 

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Romans 8:37

Not less than but more than, because of God’s love.  Go and share His grace.

Johnny

Marriage Seminar at Hutchins Unit

Hutchins prison was amazing! 

Our three day Marriage Seminar had several salvations, recommitments and saved marriages.

These seminars are the primary focus of this ministry and has been for 22 years.

Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters for makeing it all possible.

Johnny  

WVIW Marriage Seminar - Coffield Unit

We are so excited to be headed to the Coffield Unit this Weekend, for our next Marriage Seminar in a Prison! 

We can hardly wait to see all of you precious Wives, and Volunteers. We have many people praying for a wonderful weekend!

If you are attending this weekend's Marriage Seminar, please post about it or tag us on your social media pages.

Use #WVIWMarriageSeminar so we can see all of the responses and comments you post! 

See You Soon! 

Betty & Johnny Moffitt

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Worldwide Voice In the Wilderness is determined to help save marriages, rebuild lives, and keep families together through an effort based on hosting several Marriage Seminars throughout the year. We invite you to become a partner in this effort.

Think About Such Things

“WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS NOBLE, WHATEVER IS RIGHT, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS LOVELY, WHATEVER IS ADMIRABLE—IF ANYTHING IS EXCELLENT OR PRAISEWORTHY—
THINK ABOUT SUCH THINGS”

— Phil 4:8

Thank You to all our Prison Volunteers and Wives

Thank You for making our most recent Marriage Seminar a great success. We are blessed and honored by your presence and involvement over the years. Please share your thoughts and comments below.

Pain is Real, But So Is Hope

thehopecenter:

Don’t ever lose #hope and always have #faith.

#thehopecenter #inspiration #pray #love #scripture #bible #prayer #believe #TGIF (at The Hope Center)

Perfect message for today, the last day of our three day marriage seminar in prison. Lives are changed by HOPE.

“It’s 4:30am and we are up getting ready for our final day of our marriage seminar in prison. God has done some pretty amazing things in the lives of the couples attending. I can hardly wait to see what He is going to do today. It is always such a blessing to see God at work in the lives of His children.”

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Bunny Greenwood WVIW Marriage Seminar

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Time with Your Spouse

From the 3 days of uninterrupted time with your spouse, to the incredible true life stories, every second of the weekend is filled with a huge measure of grace and aimed at life change.

(via Marriage Seminars - WVIW Ministries - Worldwide Voice In the Wilderness)

“We strive to make every one of our Marriage Seminars the most blessed and life changing events you will ever attend.”

— Marriage Seminars - WVIW Ministries - Worldwide Voice In the Wilderness

Husbands Love Your Wives

Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting.

Christ’s love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness.

And that is how husbands ought to love their wives.

Ephesians 5:25-28 MSG

The #WVIWMarriageSeminar Team Members are the best. Thank you Patti Suhre & Emelda Busby for the pics. 

Johnny & Betty Moffitt leading the charge at the #WVIWMarriageSeminar. 

Thank you for your participation. 

Let no one Separate

Matthew 19:6 NIV