God’s heart for us is good. He weeps with us. He wants our trust, surrender and “yes."
“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12
What is it like to raise a family in a different country?
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God’s heart for us is good. He weeps with us. He wants our trust, surrender and “yes."
“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12
BRING JUSTICE TO THE FATHERLESS, PLEAD THE WIDOW’S CAUSE; Tete, where we visited, is a city southwest of Pemba and is far from the coast. It is known to be the hottest and driest city in Mozambique. Our son, Shaun, had been serving in Tete for nearly 7 months and we travelled over to visit him and see what God was doing in that part of Africa. He was serving with Pioneer 61, a ministry who has been loving on the poor in the mid-western part of Mozambique for 10 years already.
Living in Mozambique was by far one of the most stretching, but amazing experiences I’ve ever had. We were attending the Harvest School of Missions(HS15) with Iris Ministries(now Iris Global). It was their summer season over there so think very hot and humid! In the natural, we realized that we take a lot of things for granted in the US...
As parents we need to be alert. In 2017, IOM (International Organization for Migration) estimated that 41% of child trafficking experiences are facilitated by family members and/or caregivers...
Just like a photographer blurs out the background to focus on the beauty of the predominant image, so we are called to focus on the beauty of others’ hearts and not on their flaws or baggage. God is looking for strong teams! Married couples, walking in purity who are laid down lovers of Jesus.
As we sat in the open air hut in Mozambique in 2011, listening to her share, we suddenly heard loud thuds on the roof. There were rocks being hurled onto our hut's tin roof... a little scary as our base definitely had some radicals of a different faith living nearby. Heidi stopped sharing and looked at her staff. She told them to go get the people who were throwing the rocks over the wall some food because they are probably hungry. This was such a testimony to how she lives her life...
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“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12
What is it like to raise a family in a different country?
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TourIstanbul is a nice, economical way to see the historic city of Istanbul, Turkey! If you have a long layover on Turkish Airlines in Istanbul, just go to the TourIstanbul desk and see what is available. Travel to and from the airport, along with meals and sightseeing are included in this complimentary package.
The raw beauty of the african coast
In May this year, we had the privilege of exploring Savannah, Georgia. If you’ve never been there, I highly recommend it! Between the rich history and the beautiful Spanish moss covered trees, it did not disappoint.
Favorite THings Lately
Looking for a savory, easy, and delicious recipe on these cold winter nights? This Sage Chicken with Creamy Potatoes did not disappoint! You can check it out in one of my favorite cookbooks: Half Baked Harvest Super Simple.
I love finding a recipe that is simple, delicious and healthy too! We like to eat fresh fish from time to time and this recipe is a keeper.
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God’s heart for us is good. He weeps with us. He wants our trust, surrender and “yes."
“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12
What is it like to raise a family in a different country?
TourIstanbul is a nice, economical way to see the historic city of Istanbul, Turkey! If you have a long layover on Turkish Airlines in Istanbul, just go to the TourIstanbul desk and see what is available. Travel to and from the airport, along with meals and sightseeing are included in this complimentary package.
"When you live a life of abandoned love, surrendered before the awe of God, here's what you'll experience: Abundant life. Continual protection. And complete satisfaction!"
- Proverbs 19:23 TPT
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