The blogs are:
and
both should get updated with the same content while we are on the trip.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The kids from Rayitos de Luz...
We got word today that the kids are moving in to their new home today! The kids of Rayitos de Luz were living in an 800 sq ft home and God fulfilled His promise to these kids today. They are moving into a 4 bedroom home that is safe and wonderful, a place they call "The Promiseland".
Go check out their story... God is so good!
http://www.littleraysoflight.com/history/
Go check out their story... God is so good!
http://www.littleraysoflight.com/history/
Matthew 19:13-14
Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
~This picture is a wall at Del Norte Children's Home
Monday, August 4, 2008
Was it hard to take your daughter on a mission trip?
I have been asked this question many times since we got home. I have put some thought into an answer. Obviously the decision to take your child on a mission should be Spirit-led and covered in prayer. So, out of obedience to God's call on not just our lives but on Kendall's life, we took her.
It was hard. Parenting your kids in your own home in your own country is hard. Taking a mission trip w/o them is hard. So, yep, it's hard.
But I can tell you what I believe. God has seeds He wants to plant in your children. He wants to use you to plant them. Even if it is really hard.
There were so many teachable moments when we were working together. At one point Kendall and I were w/o a job to do. I said, "Okay, lets get a trash bag and pick up all the garbage around here." K was not happy about picking up trash. You know what I could tell her, "Sometimes serving God is not doing the things you really enjoy. Whatever you do, do your work for the Lord." After a while she was happy to be picking up trash. I'd like to say that happy attitude followed her for the rest of the day but it did not. But do you think I will continue to remind her of this moment? You betcha. "Hey, Peanut, remember when we were picking up trash in Mexico? It was pretty gross, huh? Well, remember what Jesus said about the first being last and the last being first? Do you think picking up trash makes you first or last in Jesus' eyes?"
I think it was hard. I was frustrated with her at times. It was hard to give grace and bear with one another in love. But it was worth it. If all we accomplished this week with our daughter was for her to follow our example as we followed the example of Christ, it was worth it.
But I know that was not all we accomplished and I know that the fruit of the seeds that were planted may not come for many years. I will still be plugging along as her mom. Trying my hardest to put feet to His passion and trying my hardest to bring her up in the way she should go. I pray I will have the great privilege of seeing the good works that the Lord has set out for her future. I hope this encourages you to pray about taking your kid on a mission trip. God Bless!
It was hard. Parenting your kids in your own home in your own country is hard. Taking a mission trip w/o them is hard. So, yep, it's hard.
But I can tell you what I believe. God has seeds He wants to plant in your children. He wants to use you to plant them. Even if it is really hard.
There were so many teachable moments when we were working together. At one point Kendall and I were w/o a job to do. I said, "Okay, lets get a trash bag and pick up all the garbage around here." K was not happy about picking up trash. You know what I could tell her, "Sometimes serving God is not doing the things you really enjoy. Whatever you do, do your work for the Lord." After a while she was happy to be picking up trash. I'd like to say that happy attitude followed her for the rest of the day but it did not. But do you think I will continue to remind her of this moment? You betcha. "Hey, Peanut, remember when we were picking up trash in Mexico? It was pretty gross, huh? Well, remember what Jesus said about the first being last and the last being first? Do you think picking up trash makes you first or last in Jesus' eyes?"
I think it was hard. I was frustrated with her at times. It was hard to give grace and bear with one another in love. But it was worth it. If all we accomplished this week with our daughter was for her to follow our example as we followed the example of Christ, it was worth it.
But I know that was not all we accomplished and I know that the fruit of the seeds that were planted may not come for many years. I will still be plugging along as her mom. Trying my hardest to put feet to His passion and trying my hardest to bring her up in the way she should go. I pray I will have the great privilege of seeing the good works that the Lord has set out for her future. I hope this encourages you to pray about taking your kid on a mission trip. God Bless!
God's Promises to the Orphan...
These are all from the NIV version unless otherwise specified.
(Thank you, Kathy Couch, for sending me this list.)
-Psalm 82:3 - Defend their cause
-Psalm 82:4 - Rescue them
-Psalm 82:4 - Deliver them
-Psalm 113:7 - Lift them up
-Psalm 68:5 - Be their Father
-Psalm 68:6 - Give them a home
-Isaiah 49:15 - Not to forget them
-Hosea 14:3 - Give them compassion
-Deuteronomy 10:18 - Give them food and clothing
-Deuteronomy 10:18 - Give them justice
-Psalm 10:14 - Be their helper
-Psalm 140:12 - Secure justice for them
-Psalm 140:12 - Uphold their cause
-Exodus 22:22-23 - Will hear them
-Deuteronomy 14:29 - Give them food
-Psalm 10:18 - Vindicate them (NASB)
-Not to leave them- Jeremiah 49:11, Psalm 27:10
-Come to them- John 14:18
-Lead them out-John 10:3
-Extend mercy towards them-Hosea 14:3, Isaiah 63:9, Romans 9:15
--Incline his ear- Isaiah 37:17
(Thank you, Kathy Couch, for sending me this list.)
-Psalm 82:3 - Defend their cause
-Psalm 82:4 - Rescue them
-Psalm 82:4 - Deliver them
-Psalm 113:7 - Lift them up
-Psalm 68:5 - Be their Father
-Psalm 68:6 - Give them a home
-Isaiah 49:15 - Not to forget them
-Hosea 14:3 - Give them compassion
-Deuteronomy 10:18 - Give them food and clothing
-Deuteronomy 10:18 - Give them justice
-Psalm 10:14 - Be their helper
-Psalm 140:12 - Secure justice for them
-Psalm 140:12 - Uphold their cause
-Exodus 22:22-23 - Will hear them
-Deuteronomy 14:29 - Give them food
-Psalm 10:18 - Vindicate them (NASB)
-Not to leave them- Jeremiah 49:11, Psalm 27:10
-Come to them- John 14:18
-Lead them out-John 10:3
-Extend mercy towards them-Hosea 14:3, Isaiah 63:9, Romans 9:15
--Incline his ear- Isaiah 37:17
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Beth's Book
http://www.familychristian.com/shop/product.asp?prodID=56802
Beth wrote a book that will be released in August 12th. All the profits will be used to support the ministry.
It's called, "Reckless Faith".
Beth wrote a book that will be released in August 12th. All the profits will be used to support the ministry.
It's called, "Reckless Faith".
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