Start Seeing the Unseen

2022 - SEEING the UNSEEN

In years past, the start of the year was not only new and exciting but usually slow, from a ministry standpoint. This year has been anything but slow from the beginning. The Lord has us off and running, teaching His Word out and in. It is very encouraging to see the direction we are moving for the year as we focus on SEEING the UNSEEN.

We have already had two trips going out to preach and teach, starting our year off with people having their lives changed through His Word. The theme of SEEING the UNSEEN is strongly resonating in this seemingly hopeless world. As we allow the Lord to impact our lives, our focus shifts to Him, His will and knowing He is in control, and then hope follows close behind in assurance of our eternal promises.

Our Sharp Institute for Biblical Worldview Studies Cadre program is off to a great start as well this year. We have a new class, the 19th Cadre, with an almost full roster. Once again we are seeing great desire to study the Word from these men and women who are ready to share what they learn with those around them. The 18th Cadre, which started last year, just completed their 3rd meeting. We are greatly encouraged by their continued hunger and enthusiasm for truth. Their Biblical knowledge and impact where they live is being seen with each passing meeting. They are a true blessing to our ministry. We at CTF are SEEING the UNSEEN through His work in their lives as well.

We have also been blessed with the ability to accomplish several “punch-list” items through an overwhelming 2021Year-end Giving Campaign. Our goal of $10,000 to be matched was smashed, and we ended up with gifts totaling $24,935. Our desire to do much needed maintenance on our trucks, trailers, and office is being accomplished much sooner than anticipated, praise the Lord! We also were able to replace our badly aging conference room chairs so we no longer have to be concerned about the chairs “shedding” on whoever may sit in them or busting if you lean the wrong direction. There are a few other “wants” that just might be moved to the “accomplished” stack this year because of this great blessing. The Lord is always so faithful through all of you that continue to support this ministry. Thank you!

So, as you can SEE, we are off to an outstanding start in 2022. As so many of you are UNSEEN by us on a regular basis, please know that you are SEEN through the blessings the Lord bestows on us. Please continue to lift us up in prayer this year for His favor and mission. 2 Corinthians 4:18 is clear on where each one of us should be focused. We are driven to help people SEE the UNSEEN work of our Creator and Savior, Jesus Christ. Blessings!

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Looking Back

By Matt Miles • March 19, 2026

There are moments in life that we experience the Lord’s Providence, which is the continual guiding and caring of us for His purposes. We may go though trials and suffering now to refine our faith in preparation for eternity. Other times we may see it for the here and now, with the aligning of plans for His purpose in our life, maybe with the opening or closing of a door. Many times we see Providence only in hindsight, looking back on life and seeing His hand working, molding and inspiring us for His plans and to His glory. I can see the Lord’s Providence at many times over the course of my life. Early in my grade school years I developed a love for building models I was recently reminded, along with my father, that we built a train set together in our basement. Following that, I began to build model cars and airplanes. I now know that love of building, tinkering and problem solving was Providence preparing me for this ministry. The Lord taught me early on how to stay focused and pay attention to detail. What I thought was only a hobby at the time is now something I must use on a regular basis in things such as fossil restoration, building crates, trailer and vehicle maintenance for our mobile museum. Later in high school, while active in church, the Lord called me to serve our children’s church ministry. I began to help teach others about Jesus. It seemed insignificant at the time. I remember helping in lesson times and the puppet ministry. I even was cast as “Pastor Rufus” in one of our ongoing puppet skits. My opportunities to share Christ and be an example to those younger than I was tremendous. Again through His Providence, the Lord was guiding me and calling me to ministry. He developed in me the love of teaching His Word to others, priceless to me today. Then in college Providence brought Theresa and I together. The Lord knew exactly who I needed to be my bride for life. She is strong in my weakness and more Christ-like than anyone I know. She is the perfect helpmate and partner for me in ministry as well, which has so far been 34 years, to be exact. Many times the Lord has used her discernment to direct me through a situation that I did not see correctly. I am thankful every day for Providence that brought us together in life and eternal work. As I look back on my life, there are more Providential moments than I have space to write. Most of those times have directly guided me to this specific ministry and my call to preach and teach His Word. Looking back on life and identifying those moments of Providence from the Lord is humbling and awe-inspiring. Please take a moment to remember your own moments when Providence has been evident in your life. This ministry is about identifying Providence from the beginning. His plan from the start is us spending eternity in His presence. Our sin messed some things up, but not His plan. He always has and always will know exactly how to guide and care for us so that we bring Him the glory, now and eternally. There is not a month that goes by that we here at CTF don’t praise the Lord for His Providence through you, our supporters and sustainers. Join with me in thanks for His Providence each day, guiding as only our Creator and Savior could do. Psalms 31:3-5 Blessings.