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August 1, 2011

 

• What To Do When It’s Hot and Dry

• Song Receiver’s Tip of the Week

• Broadcast Tonight – Worship From the Living Room!

• Something’s Coming – FREE mp3 download of the month!

 

What To Do When It’s Hot and Dry

Have you noticed it’s hot and dry in our nation? Duh! It is so readily visible the effects of extended heat and lack of rain. The lawns are dry and brown. The local cornfield is withered and un-harvestable. Even the tops of the trees are beginning to turn brown, giving the forests a ruddy glaze. Our governor in Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, has asked for us to pray for rain…and since doing so, we have experienced several showers in our region! As I sat down to read my devotional thought for the day, I was blown away by the Lord’s creativity. I write the devotions for DJ Insiders 6 months ahead of time. Below is what came up for today. Read and be encouraged that God sees our need LONG before we even know we will have it…and be encouraged that He is a ready source of constant Living Water in the dry times of our lives.

DJ

Daily Devotion - August 1, 2011

“…Living Water, run through me…”

Have you ever seen a houseplant that was green, lush, and vibrant one day and browning, lifeless, and wilted the next? What was your first thought? That plant needs water, right? And we rush to pour water into the soil surrounding the plant and watch, as if by some miracle, the plant begins to revive and come back to life within a few hours. Life is the miracle…and life is to be nurtured. We get that when it comes to plants, and pets, and children…but what about nurturing our own life? We come upon times of dryness, weariness, and lifelessness and we often have no one to blame but ourselves. Are we nurturing our minds with His Word and His thoughts? Are we nurturing our emotions with the Truth of what He thinks of us? Are we watering our own souls with the water of His Word? Spend time today watering your thoughts, emotions, and innermost being with the Truth of who our God says you are.

Watch over your heart with all diligence,

For from it flow the springs of life.

Proverbs 4:23 NASB

You can become a DJInsider and receive devotions daily via email. The small membership fee helps support the work of ministry of Dennis Jernigan as he endeavors to lead the captive to freedom through relationship with Jesus Christ. To join, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/djinsider

Song Receiver’s Tip of the Week

It is DJ’s goal to begin publishing a creative thought each week to help you delve into deeper places in your own creativity – whether that results in a new song or some great invention that revolutionizes industry! Take advantage of this resource at  http://dennisjernigan.com/blog/Be-Ready.html

Broadcast Tonight – Worship From the Living Room!

Even though we missed last month, we are picking up where we left off! Please let everyone know that DJ will be ministering LIVE from his piano at 9 PM CST. Go to www.livestream.com/dennisjernigantv to be a part of the broadcast. Later today, DJ will post a list of the lyrics he for tonight’s worship/ministry time so that you may be an active participant in worship if you like. Go to either of the following links before the broadcast to get your copy of lyrics.

https://www.facebook.com/

http://dennisjernigan.com/blog

 

Something’s Coming – FREE mp3 download of the month!

Below is a brief explanation of the story behind this new song. We are currently having internet difficulties concerning our ability to get it loaded…so check in again this evening and we should have it ready to go! Here’s a little inside info as well. Later this week we will be giving away another free mp3 we think you’ll be excited about.

Blessings,

DJ

Watch the video and worship along at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiImh51FfjA

For your free mp3, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/free-downloads

 

Something’s Coming - Song History

Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan

Received on July 28, 2011

For Jack Taylor


Several things went into the birth of this song. As  write this, much of our nation is in a heat wave (30 days and counting of 100 degree + weather) and a drought. Personally, we had been struggling financially and I was wondering whether I should try to find a ‘regular’ job or continue in ministry as God had called me. I asked the Lord for a sign. The next day, I went to the mailbox and there was a check with a financial blessing. I cried all the way up our driveway at the Lord’s provision...having worked it out long before I would even express the need.


My daughter, Anne, is engaged to be married. She and her fiance’ have little money and feel called to stay out of debt. In their desire to save money, she asked me if I knew of anyone with a vacation cabin anywhere in eastern Oklahoma that could be used for their honeymoon. I knew of no one and simply gave it to the Lord. The day after I received the financial blessing in the mail, I received an email from a man I have never met. He told me of a brand new cabin he and his wife had just built in southeastern Oklahoma and offered its use to me and my family. God’s provision and timing blew my mind this week.

The next day, my spiritual papa, Jack Taylor, told me he was three hours away...so I drove down to spend a couple of hours with he and his son, my good friend, Tim (not the tool man!) Taylor. We talked about God’s provision and presence and Jack reminded me of this verse in Isaiah:


It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24 NASB


God has my back...even when life leaves me feeling thrown under the bus or abandoned. My Father has my back and is more than ready to pour Himself out on me. As I left Jack and Tim, coming away refreshed, having talked about spiritual things...what God is up to...the Kingdom...I felt an expectancy on the way home. Soon, a song of crying out for more began to emerge from my heart...so I sang that song into my phone so I would remember it.


I could not wait to get home and finish the song...but as I sat there at my piano, a NEW song began to pour from my spirit. That song became Something’s Coming...a song of determined expectancy. In other words, I may be in a desert in life but that is no excuse to not step out into the rain of His presence as often as necessary. His presence is not hindered by my circumstances or moods or temptations or ANYTHING! As a child of the Most High God, as a joint-heir with Christ, and as a new creation I may enter BOLDLY at any moment under any circumstances. I am determined to always expect His interaction in my life regardless of what I may feel.


This song is about stepping out into the Rain of His realm and presence. So, step out into the Rain!

 

 
 

Next Generation Creative Insitute Update

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Next Generation Creative Institute

 

What is the next Generation Creative Institute? The NGCI is a gathering in the home of worship leader, song receiver, author, and freedom fighter Dennis Jernigan and his amazing wife, Melinda. Whether you are a worship leader, songwriter, author, or someone who simply needs intense rest or emotional healing, the NGCI may be just what the Doctor (Great Physician) ordered!

 

Each gathering is quite unique…a group of people from all over the US whom the Lord brings together, the NGCI began as a desire on the part of the Jernigans to invest in the lives of others from the blessings the Lord has given them. Dennis and Melinda believe that when people are given the freedom to get honest in a safe environment – whether the confession of sin, hurts, or simply have questions as to how to lead worship or write a song or minister to another – people will find hope and healing and a greater understanding of their identity in Christ.

 

NGCI is, simply put, a place to find answers. Whether you are songwriter or worship leader, whether you are a pastor or a layman, whether you struggle with debilitating sin or have experienced freedom, Dennis and Melinda find that when people are given a safe place to seek God in honesty that freedom is the result…and when people are led to freedom, they will worship.

 

The Jernigans simply provide an honest atmosphere – in their living room - where love is the rule and Jesus reigns…where identity in Christ is expressed and experienced…and worship is intense and personal. Doesn’t that sound good?

 

Here’s what people are saying about the NGCI:

 

“This was such a unique and amazing opportunity to sit and soak up what the Father has taught Dennis and Melinda. They so freely poured into our lives things that God has poured into them. No conference can offer what the Next Generation Creative Institute can - an opportunity to be influenced by some of the greatest worshippers of our time in their own home. As a worship leader, you do not want to let this opportunity pass. If you go, you will leave a better worshipper, and therefore, a better leader.”

JT, Lebanon, MO

 

"For me it was like walking into Psalm 42, with deep calling to deep and the waves of God's presence just roaring and crashing over us.  Simply a wonderful time of worship and rest, of friendship and laughter, of healing and hope and deep ministry for everyone who was there!"

Eric Reiss, Worship Leader, Northern Virginia

 

“NGCI was a unique, genuine, spirit-filled, divine appointment and a highlight on my creative journey. How edifying to be with brothers and sisters of like precious faith not bound by denominational labels. We were more than two or three and boy did He show up. Can’t wait for next year!”
Christina Howell, Midland, TX

 

“I couldn't help but smile as I drove to your house, realizing that you were going to lead us in a personal time of worship, right there in your living room. Then God blew me away during worship with His goodness (I've never used so many Kleenex in my life!). I drove away refreshed and ready to go back into ministry again.”

Eric Elder, Illinois

 

To find out more about NGCI, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/events/

 

To register for the next NGCI, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=32&p=2564

 

 

June 2011 Newsletter

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Next Generation Creative Institute

There is still time to join Dennis and Melinda in their home this Friday for the next gathering of the Next Generation Creative Institute. They thoroughly enjoy these times of refreshing and encouragement and probably get more out of them than the attenders! Go to http://dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=32&p=2562 to register.

We hope to see you there!

DJ and Melinda

 

DJ Taping “It’s Supernatural!” TV Show with Sid Roth

DJ will be traveling to Charlotte, NC this week for a taping of the Sid Roth TV show “It’s Supernatural!”. Already having taped several radio shows with Sid, Dennis will be sharing his testimony and sharing his music. We will let you know when that taping will actually air as soon as we know something to tell you. Please pray for DJ this week as the Holy Spirit brings him to mind.

 

DJ Mentoring at ORU Today

Dennis will be mentoring a group of high school students in the area of worship and song receiving this afternoon. This time of mentoring is a part of ORU’s Worship Leaders Summer Camp. We simply ask that you pray for this special time of ministry as the Holy Spirit leads you.

 

Muskogee, OK Night of Praise

Dennis will be leading in worship and ministering this Sunday evening, June 26, at Boulevard Christian Church in Muskogee, OK. The worship begins at 7 PM CST. If you are within driving distance, consider being a part of this special close-to-home Night of Praise. If you are ministering to someone you think would benefit from such an event, please consider bringing them. The Lord always seems to minister healing during these times of worship.

 

June 26, 2011

7 PM Night of Praise

Boulevard Christian Church

1700 West Shawnee Street
Muskogee, OK 74401

For more information, please call (918) 682-7822 or visit their website here.

   

May Newsletter 2011 2

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Dennis Jernigan Newsletter

May 23, 2011

 

• Next Generation Creative Institute

• Exodus International

• A New Novel by Dennis Jernigan

• Invite Me to Minister

 

Next Generation Creative Institute

I would like to personally invite you to be a part of the NGCI, which will be held in my home June 24-26, 2011. These are times of rich ministry and fellowship, full of encouragement and insight from not just my perspective but from all those who attend and share their hearts. If you are creative in any area, this weekend is for you. If you know of someone who would benefit from such a gathering, please consider sending them. This event is ideal for song writers, authors, ministers, worship leaders, worship team members, or those who simply need refreshment in their soul. For more information and to register, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/events/

I hope to see you there!

Dennis Jernigan

 

Exodus International

I recently sent out a newsletter asking for support for my ministry on the Board of Directors for Exodus International. I am happy to report to you that we received enough money to fly me to the next Board Meeting. Although we did not receive enough for Melinda to go with me, we consider the provision to be the Lord’s direction that it was to just be me to go…so we are VERY grateful to those who were able to give. You can still give to this ongoing ministry. To read the request and to find out how to take part, here is what I wrote a few weeks ago:

As you may or may not know, I serve on the Board of Directors for Exodus International, the world’s largest ministry to those who struggle with unwanted same sex attraction. Two times each year we meet together to oversee the workings of the ministry and to pray and offer advice. Throughout the course of each year, we are called on for advice and prayer quite often (as you might imagine) for this very crucial ministry. This is a non-paid position but one I gladly serve in due to the call of God on my life. I am often able to offset the cost of these board meetings by the opportunities I have to minister in the same area the meetings takes place. Our next meeting is in June (June 5-6) of this year and there are simply no ministry invitations in the area where we will be (Ridgecrest, NC). That being said, would you consider being a part of helping me perform this very important role in a very relevant, timely ministry by your financial support? If you would like to help, please simply click on the following link http://dennisjernigan.com/how-to-support-the-work-of-dennis-jernigan and follow the directions posted there. I would like to raise enough money to take Melinda with me as a part of my spiritual covering. The estimated cost is in the $2000 range. Any money given over this amount will go to other ministry opportunities such as our tentative plans to minister in Australia this coming summer.

Thank you for helping me set the captive free.

DJ

 

A New Novel by Dennis Jernigan

When I was growing up, the Lord used fantasy to minister to me…and to help keep me alive, literally. Each night in my dreams, I lived my dream-life on the USS Enterprise where my dad was Captain Kirk…really! Each night I was taken captive and just as it seemed I would be put to death, my dad would sweep into the dream and use his Phaser to destroy my captors and set me free. I awoke each morning feeling set free. Even though it was many years before I truly realized freedom in my soul, I can look back now and see how the Lord used those dreams to keep me hoping for freedom. As my children were growing up, I read the entire series of The Chronicles of Narnia to them and watched the Lord use these wonderful fantastical stories to build many aspects of faith and hope and creativity into their lives. A few years ago, the Lord began to inspire me to write my own series of adventures with my future grandchildren in mind. Over a two-year period I have completed the first book in the series and have begun work on the next…and I am happy to report to you that publishing house Stonehouse Ink has taken the book for publication and will issue it soon as an eBook! If the book sells 300 copies per month for at least three months they will then publish it in physical book form! The first book is called The Chronicles of Bren: Captured and is actually based on my life as a boy.

The Chronicles of Bren: Captured is the beginning story in the saga of one boy’s journey to manhood. Young teen, Lee Jennings, bullied constantly by local boys, suddenly finds himself transported into a world of fantasy and adventure…and plunged into a whole new identity as the son of a king! How he traverses this new world and endures captivity at the hands of the realm’s resident evil lord is also the journey of self-discovery that will one day serve Lee in his adult life. Full of fantastic beings and magical creatures from this new dimension and wrought with many twists and turns, Captured is just the beginning for Lee Jennings…and is designed to be an adventurously entertaining ride for readers of all ages.

As soon as the book is released I will tell you about it. My vision is that it would inspire not just generations of young men to fight for their identity as men but that people of all ages would be inspired to settle for nothing less than God’s best for their lives. Please join me in asking the Lord to send this work far and wide…and also pray for me for creativity as I plunge back into this new world the Lord has allowed me to create as I work on the second book.

DJ

 

Invite Me to Minister

I am always amazed when people ask me if I would ever consider coming to minister to their church or group. Simply put, you have not because you ask not, lol! My desire is to minister as the Lord leads. I know it is difficult for many groups to afford to fly me into their area during this time of economic difficulty, so I am trying to see from the Lord’s perspective on this. During this season – since not many can afford such an undertaking – perhaps the Lord wants me to minister within driving distance of my home. If you are within a 5-hour driving range of Muskogee, OK and you have always wondered whether I would come and minister in a small church, you will never know unless you ask. Call Glory Thompson at 918-685-2268 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Blessings,

DJ

 

May Newsletter 2011

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May 2, 2011

Exodus International

As you may or may not know, I serve on the Board of Directors for Exodus International, the world’s largest ministry to those who struggle with unwanted same sex attraction. Two times each year we meet together to oversee the workings of the ministry and to pray and offer advice. Throughout the course of each year, we are called on for advice and prayer quite often (as you might imagine) for this very crucial ministry. This is a non-paid position but one I gladly serve in due to the call of God on my life. I am often able to offset the cost of these board meetings by the opportunities I have to minister in the same area the meetings takes place. Our next meeting is in June (June 5-6) of this year and there are simply no ministry invitations in the area where we will be (Ridgecrest, NC). That being said, would you consider being a part of helping me perform this very important role in a very relevant, timely ministry by your financial support? If you would like to help, please simply click on the following link http://dennisjernigan.com/how-to-support-the-work-of-dennis-jernigan and follow the directions posted there. I would like to raise enough money to take Melinda with me as a part of my spiritual covering. The estimated cost is in the $2000 range. Any money given over this amount will go to other ministry opportunities such as our tentative plans to minister in Australia this coming summer.

Thank you for helping me set the captive free.

DJ

 

Dennis Jernigan Available for Ministry

The following dates are open for Dennis Jernigan to come and minister to your church or group. Booking and contact info are listed after the series of dates.


June 17-18

July 1-3

July 8

August 12-14

August 19

September 23-25

October 1-2

October 14-16

October 21-23

November 18-20

November 25-27

December 4

December 9-11


Glory Thompson, Scheduling Coordinator may be reached at:

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Office: 1-800-877-0406

Office: (918) 781-1200

Direct Line: (918) 685-2268

Fax: (918) 781-1204

 

Broadcast Tonight at 9 PM CST!

May 2, 2011

9 PM CST Worship from the Living Room

Be a part of tonight’s worship and ministry as Dennis Jernigan ministers live from his living room. To join in this intimate time of worship, simply click on the following link: www.livestream.comdennisjernigantv. This ongoing event is on the first Monday of each month. Tonight, Dennis will be giving away copies of his latest CD and book.

 

Night of Praise in Bel Air, MD!

On Saturday evening, May 7, at 7 PM, Dennis will be ministering as part of a weekend event called "Floodgate 2011" hosted by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. For more information on the weekend events please call 410-836-7444 or visit their website here.

Mt. Zion UMC
1643 Churchville Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015

 

Next Generation Creative Institute

We recently held our third NGCI in our home and were, once again, amazed at the unique ways each of these weekends unfolds. As varied as the people who gather, the workings of the Holy Spirit continue to inspire me to hold these NGCI events. If you are creatively minded, whether you are a musician or not, these encounters are proving to be of profound encouragement and inspiration to those who are able to attend. I urge you to consider being a part or, if you know of someone who would benefit from the next NGCI, consider providing someone with a scholarship to attend. If you know of an aspiring worship leader, songwriter, author, praise team member, musician, or minister who would benefit from the NGCI, please consider helping them get here! For details and to register, go to http://dennisjernigan.com/events/ and scroll down to the NGCI info.

I hope to see you there!

DJ

   
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