TACF Journal

Welcome to the TACF Journal! In the TACF Journal, various authors share their hearts on the serious, the sublime, and maybe the not-so-serious as well! From amusing anecdotes to deep reflections, you will find it here. Check in every few weeks to find new postings that will teach, enlighten, amuse, and especially encourage you, as you grow in the Lord.


Directional Worship: Worship That Brings His Presence
by Glenn Wristen
May 25, 2011

People ask me sometimes why I play or don’t play this song or that song in our worship services at TACF. While the answers may vary, often the reason is in the heart of the song.
Midnight is the Time for God to do Wonders
by Jane Quijada
March 7, 2011

During my Bible reading recently I came across a scripture in Acts that caught my attention. It was Acts 16:25, which reads, "But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them." As I was reading this, the word midnight stood out to me. It was like God was highlighting it and telling me to take note.
The Sound of Christmas
by Glenn Wristen
December 17, 2008

Ah, the Christmas season! The colored lights, the tinsel; the festive music playing everywhere! Radio stations transformed in an instant to all-Christmas, all-the-time! It is awesome to hear Christmas carols in Wal-Mart and at the mall; when else do we hear Christ proclaimed on the public address system? It’s part of the Sound of Christmas. Let the Sound go forth, I say!
What Do You See?
by Jane Quijada
September 22, 2008

While driving on a recent Saturday, the Lord told me, "I need to see how you see." I couldn't understand why he said that! I thought maybe it was me saying that to him, which is possible, because we all need to see how God see things, right?
A Tale of Dogs, Haircuts, and Other Good News
by Glenn Wristen
June 27, 2008

So, today was hair appointment day. Yup. Me and the dogs… Getting the locks cut is always a milestone for us. They, because it allows them to see again, and me because; just because, I guess!
Mission: India
by Jim Pieleleier
January 30, 2008

A few months ago I had the privilege of meeting James Rebbavarapu, the president of India Christian Ministries and founder and overseer of approximately 1200 churches in India. He was invited by Pastor Bob to minister at TACF. After sharing about our mutual interests in India I felt that a kindred spirit was developing.
Small Groups: The Treasure Within
by Bruce Wentworth
December 10, 2007

I have to say, I really enjoy getting together with small groups. Remembering back to when I was first “born again,” there was a hunger and thirst for more of God. Although Sunday sermons were good, I wanted more volume (quantity) and specifics than what was available in a corporate meeting.
Is Your Ministry Fresh?
by Glenn Wristen
November 27, 2007

I listened as a young man related his Christian experience to Pastor Bob and me after one of Randy Clark’s meetings during the recent School of Healing and Impartation. Frustration, even depression, seemed to characterize his Christian walk. “I go to Sunday services,” “I go to the mid-week services,” “I go to weekly Bible studies and prayer meetings.” But he wasn’t satisfied.
Unwarranted Surprise!
by Glenn Wristen
September 26, 2007

I’m not quite sure what the folks lining up for the Food Box ministry might have been thinking if any of them overheard me as I prayed – “I speak healing to this compound miter saw right now in Jesus name!”