Abiding Life Ministries International

ALMI Books now available on Kindle

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:23 +0000

Many fo you have asked us to make the ALMI books available on Kindle, and we are pleased to share with you that the first two are in the Kindle store and ready for download now.

Two books are currently available with more to be added soon. Please check this page from time to time for new additions or sign up for notification emails using the form to the right.

Heavenly Discipleship believes that the fullness of Christ exists in every believer and the task of every disciple-maker is to reveal that great truth. Discipleship is not putting Christ or his characteristics into a person but rather revealing the Christ that dwells in a person. It it not working for but from. When a disciple works for what he already has, he will lose that which he has. Michael Wells shares the secret of “Christ in you, the hope of glory” and then true approach to discipleship.

Untold Stories & Unknown Saints
This new book is a compilation of accounts that took place over the years as Michael Wells traveled to the remote regions of the world to discover, minister with, and be ministered to by the weak. Untold Stories & Unknown Saints is an inspiring look at the love of God operating in the lives of those whose stories might otherwise have remained hidden. 525 pages.

Yesterday (a poem)

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:56:29 +0000

Yesterday

Yesterday I traveled

I drove a 102 kilometers

To my native place

Today I traveled again

The same distance

I came back to the place

Where I started from yesterday

But I could not reach back to yesterday

I tried hard looking for an entry

I learned then, I can drive to the morrow

Not to the yester

That seems to be the longest distance on earth

Can I ever drive back to yesterday?

Can anyone ever?

But I learned something

A secret

I may not reach yesterday

I can remain in Yesterday

If I refuse to go to tomorrow.

Well, Amen.

By: Alex Mathew

Michael Wells 1952-2011

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:28:11 +0000

It is with heavy hearts we share the news that the number of Mike Wells’ days has come. The Lord has taken him home. Mike passed on quietly in his sleep in Costa Rica while in the middle of a three-month mission trip to Latin America. Although we miss Mike dearly, we rejoice in knowing that the love, compassion, grace and hope in Jesus that Mike so passionately shared with us will carry us through. Mike’s consistent message to us all, “there is nothing the nearness of Jesus cannot overcome,” is especially meaningful now.

Michael Wells 1952-2011

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:53:13 +0000

In loving memory of

C. Michael Wells

7/30/52 – 10/10/11

Dear Friends,

It is with heavy hearts we share the news that the number of Mike Wells’ days has come. The Lord has taken him home. Although we miss Mike dearly, we rejoice in knowing that the love, compassion, grace and hope in Jesus that Mike so passionately shared with us will carry us through. Mike’s consistent message to us all, “there is nothing the nearness of Jesus cannot overcome,” is especially meaningful now.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Betty and the family. Although there are many of you with a desire to personally call Betty, please give the family time to focus on the many details that must be attended to. More information will be provided as this unfolds.

Cards and letters can be sent to PO Box 620998, Littleton, CO 80162-0998.

There are so many friends of the ministry that it is impossible to contact each of you personally. We hope you understand. We hope you understand.

With grateful hearts to all of our loving friends – from those he left behind at Abiding Life Ministries.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 1-4:00 p.m. at:

Foothills Bible Church
6100 S Devinney Way
Littleton, Colorado 80127-5403
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Abiding Life Ministries are welcome.

Getty ready to depart and move on to Honduras!

Mike Wells — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:25:28 +0000

Yesterday Raimundo and I went to an indigenous church of 1,200. It was wonderful with the people and pastor being receptive to our message of Jesus and asking us to return. Benjamin continues to serve us and the ALMI support team gave funds to support Bibles and coloring books for a secular grade school. There are no photos of the indigenous church (I will try to find some). There is a picture of the ancient aqueduct and Raimundo and I at an early morning radio interview.

More from Guatemala

Mike Wells — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:20:37 +0000

Here are a few passing photos from Guatemala. It has been wonderful here. We have had the help of Benjamin, with the International Bible Society, plus Woody, Dennis, and his wife Cindy, all from Vine Int’l. Not to mention Ignacio that got us into the prisons. Included are pictures of Woody, Dennis, the kids in the prison and teaching staff and congregations. Last night, we were able to preach to 1,200 Indians. What a blessing. Those of you that are on our support team were able to send funds for Bibles to a grade school.

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Antigua, the oldest Capital in the Americas

Mike Wells — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:38:31 +0000

Woody treated us to a day in Antigua, the oldest capital in Central America. Because of an earthquake and the flooding of the capital in the 1700s, the Capital was then moved to Guatemala City. It is interesting place; the streets are basically walls with doors. Yet behind each door is a rich courtyard and many surprises. The very large Catholic monastery has been partially rebuilt into a classical-looking hotel. We walked the city, visited their most famous chocolate house, and Betty and Hilda got a ride on a horse-drawn cart, since it was raining. Overall it was a great day out. Traffic is what is to be expected in the whole world these days.

Guatemala

Mike Wells — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:26:10 +0000

All of Central and South America have been open to the message of “Christ in you the hope of glory.” We have been really blessed by some very key people that are supporting our efforts. Our longtime friend, Woody Woodson, with Vine International, has been working here for 25 years providing medical supplies to over 130 different outposts. Ignacio is colorful, to say the least. He is dynamite. He grew up in the U.S. and spent from age 11 in prisons for 14 years and then was deported. He started a prison ministry here, and it is really something. We were able to speak to children as young as 11 that have committed murder for payment as little as $15. The Warden loves the work that Ignacio and the Bible society have done. In fact, the government questioned his reports, because for 18 months there have been no drugs, weapons, or cell phones (used for extortion) found in the prison. The Warden simply replied, “We have given them Bibles.” Benjamin from the International Bible societies has taken us from place to place to share the message of Christ, to radio interviews and more. He is 72 and going strong. We will be back in July for two pastors’ seminars with around 500 in each. I have enclosed pictures of Guatemala city at night, Woody, Dennis, and Cindy of Vine International, Ignacio, the praise team, and Raimundo sharing.

A Little More from Mexico

Mike Wells — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:10:38 +0000

Mexico is much more dangerous than I ever thought. The hotel staff will not let us take a taxi as nearly everyone we meet has a horror story. One pastor tells of once being lost and asking the police for directions. They told him to stay there for a minute and went out to find a gang that nearly choked him to death. He woke up 30 minutes later and had been stripped of everything of value. If a taxi does take you, you must ask to be dropped off at a different corner and then walk to your home so the driver does not know where you live. Behind the Holiday Inn is a warehouse that receives stolen cars and strips them down for the parts to be sold. It is harsh for everyone here and the believers suffer alike. Here are photos of the Seminary, Church services, Mike and Raimundo, and a picture of Mexico City from the air.

Church Meetings in or near Mexico City

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:08:59 +0000

Hola! Raimundo and I are staying busy speaking at a
variety of meetings in a variety of places around Mexico City.

The people are so kind, welcoming, open to the messages,
and eager to listen. It is a joy to be here!
Two helpers at our Saturday morning meeting.
Raimundo and I preparing to address the Sat. a.m. meeting.
Please note in many of the photos all the lovely red,
green, and white decor. We were here for Independence Day!
Raimundo addresses the group; I am in the background
signing my books and some certificates.
Sunday morning church services.