Dear Partner:
 
The majority is not always right! (And, no, I am not complaining about a recent election!)
 
King Saul, immobilized by fear, sat under a pomegranate tree refusing to act although he had 600 battle-hardened, armour wearing men with him.

Meanwhile his son, Jonathan, with only his armour-bearer dared to risk and enjoyed an extraordinary victory. They were out voted but not out fought! Jonathan's philosophy was it mattered little to the Lord whether it was a majority or minority; God is what made the difference. (This story is found in II Samuel 14)

Joshua and Caleb gave the minority report, outnumbered 10 to 2.  This minority was obsessed with the promise, while the majority was obsessed with the problem. The situation looked scary but with God and His people they believed they were more than able. 
 
Times may have changed but God has not changed.  When God is added to any equation the report changes.  The economic turmoil in our day has not changed His ability nor His promises at all.  His word still promises to supply our needs.  His word still promises wisdom when we ask for it.  His word still declares 'give and it shall be given'. Your job may be a “resource” but it is not “the source”! God is still the strength and the source of our day!
 
In time of great need, the widow shared with the man of God and her scant supply became ample supply (I Kings 17:8-16).  Just enough for two, the widow and her son, became more than enough for including the third party, the prophet of God. Faith acted on, carried them through years of tough times. It was tough in everybody else’s house in the neighborhood, but not hers!
 
A few months ago I was facing some scary times.  Finances had fallen with the economy, physical health problems brought me to a sudden stop, negative reports were swirling around me--but with God and His people (that is you!) we are on our way to victory again! 
 
Abundant thanks to all of you who responded to our sincere appeal.  We are not totally 'out of the woods' yet, but we are moving in that direction.  As you remain faithful partners and I remain faithful in ministry, God will remain faithful in favor and blessing.

Many good reports to share with you this month. Another successful and impactful trip to Venezuela. (And who but God would know I was there on Election Day!) Some of you knew because you are following my journeys through Twitter. What a tool for the Kingdom it has become! If you go on your computer to Twitter.com and sign up, use the “find me” and enter TommyTenney (all one word). You can get daily reports on my comings and goings and listen in as I, through text message, converse with Christian leaders all over the globe. Some of the things are mundane, “I’m tired”, etc, but other things are “real time” excitement, “being stopped by a roadblock! Lot’s of machine guns, I hope somebody is praying!”

If you are a member of Twitter, CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW MY UPDATES. IF NOT, HERE IS A LINK TO SIGN UP. Another helpful tip is that you can ‘twitter’ right from your phone if you enjoy text messaging!

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We are working on a GodChaser site on Twitter where you can receive a daily one line inspirational devotional directly from me. This may also be available soon directly through our website.

Expect to see some changes on our website. I want what I blog to be “front and center” so it is easily found by people. We are also beginning to highlight the other languages that we have resources in. Like Chinese, Spanish (we even have Spanish email devotionals!) and Arabic! Did you know that the entire book “The GodChasers” was available on our website for FREE download in Chinese and Arabic! These two people groups must be reached. I am doing all I can to get the gospel over the manmade barriers to hungry people. This takes technology, technology takes money. That is why your faithful giving as a mission’s partner makes such a difference!

Some testimonies we have already received for you to see how God is moving through GodChasers:

Your book, "God Chasers" impacted my relationship with Jesus so deeply. (I read it in Japanese.) I highly appreciate your ministry, and I would like you to know that your messages are impacting people's lives here in Japan as well as other places!! I pray for you, your family and your ministry, remembering what you shared in "the Chase". Blessings – Noriko Iguchi

Mate, I remember when you came to Sydney Australia back in the mid-late 90's at Frank Houston's church which is now Hillsong in the city. Your message blessed my sister and me so much and the presence of God was so strong in that joint. Since then your book the God Chasers blessed me abundantly and I thank you for your partner e-mails and words of encouragement. Your honesty is refreshing and your anointing and heart is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for being a faithful servant as it has helped in my personal fellowship with our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ! - Anonymous

“I have started a ministry while in prison called Love of Christ Fellowship Ministry, LCFM. My goal is to help people to the Lord, and help others stay out of jail. It has been an inspiration to many people in my town (in jail and out). GodChasers has hit on what I’ve been talking about. It has really gotten me fired up! I have been trying to think of ‘crazy’, off-the-wall ways of bringing people to Christ. Your book is an inspiration!
Thank you. – Jeff Clem, Owensboro, KY

Bonjour, Mr. Tenney,

I'm a 29 year woman living in Paris. I've been watching your teachings on God TV for about 3 years. I’ve read your Esther book at least 3 times because I really love it. I can relate to her so much.

I was born in Rwanda and left the country just before the Tutsi genocide in 1994 when I was 14 years old, this moving and crisis destroyed my family and my parents divorced!
I didn't know, but since this moment I was deeply depressed but it didn't stop me. I kept going forward by working, school, University and even had my master degree! But deep in my soul I knew that I was wounded and so isolated. I never had the courage to tell any one about my wounds, only to God. I prayed for God to deliver me from this sorrow for 15 years, sorrow was my Haman, but I continued to believe God, crying out, and praying. Today, I realize that this moment kept me in a permanent connection with God. Like Esther I kept worshiping My Father with my enemy, the depression at my side! It's like God used the depression to bring me near to Him, to adopt me.

Today I feel, more than ever, deeply linked to my God. He's my Daddy, my Savior, my Strength, my EVERY Thing! Like Esther, I was being prepared for my destiny, and I feel deep inside my heart that I have a lot of things to accomplish, an assignment.
Praise the Lord!

Thank you for the teachings, the film, and Esther Book, God used you to encourage me during my very, very difficult times!
- Anonymous

Peru was so impactful that I will be back there again shortly! Good soil! I was just in Mexico at a women’s conference sponsored by Enlace (the Spanish arm of TBN) where thousands of women responded to the call to become an Esther to their generation. By the time you get this, my wife Jeannie, my daughter Natasha, and I will be at another women’s conference in Mexico around the time of Easter. Please pray for protection (I’m sure you’ve read the news!) and strength! We will need heaping doses of both!

I also want to give you a good report on a pastor’s conference in New Orleans sponsored by White Dove Fellowship and Pastor Mike Millé. Wow, it is good to have friends like him! The day after I spoke, he had Jesse Duplantis speak. I am sure everyone’s spirits were lifted!

I could go on and on about the places I have been, but I am most interested in where you are going! What are your dreams? What can I help you pray about? Your prayers and giving made a difference in the Tenney family. Now tell me how to pray for your needs. CLICK HERE FOR PRAYER REQUESTS AND TO GIVE.

Some of you were so generous that I decided to send you a rough (very rough!) draft of the new book I am writing. The working title is “Surviving Your Worst Day to Celebrate Your Best Day”. Wow, is it ever packed with revelation! Perhaps God is speaking to you to join others in this sneak peak at a new book. I am only doing this so you will pray and give me feedback on what parts of the rough draft really impact you. Your seed for these 200 or so pages is the key to your own survival.

Better Days are ahead! Better Days for the Tenney’s, for GodChasers, for the Kingdom of God, AND FOR YOU!

Take an active role in this ‘rough draft’ project.   When you give $500 or more, you will receive your own copy of the manuscript, “Surviving Your Worst Day to Celebrate Your Best Day”!  Send us your feedback and your input will be reviewed before we send it to our New York editors!

The Tenney family are all doing better, again, thanks for all your prayers.  Health issues have improved.  Our daughters are doing very well.  My dear Jeannie works very hard and faithfully to keep the ministry and the family running well. 

And we have a new grandson!!  We have three precious granddaughters and now a grandson.  Braxten Greg was born to our daughter, Tiffany, and husband, Kelly, on March 9.   There is much joy in the Tenney house!  With four grandchildren, I am getting 'grander' every day!

Please stay in contact with me. I am opening every avenue possible for us to stay connected. Whether it’s FaceBook, MySpace, Plaxo, Tangle, or my personal favorite Twitter (I send out several mini 140 character blogs everyday on Twitter!) It just makes me feel good to hear from so many of you from these different ways. Maybe you don’t have the time or even care about all this modern technology but you would like to write me an encouraging note, then you can click right here and the message will get through. Don’t forget to include your most generous donation. Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, they are all waiting on you to send a message of hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Jeannie and I love you! Keep chasing after God and He will keep chasing after you!

Tommy Tenney,