Monthly Archives: May 2023

No matter the cost

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This weeks video blog is about a story in the book of Daniel which is as relevant today as it was then. Be inspired!

Hello friend

We hope you had a good Pentecost and Memorial Day Weekend. Pentecost is such an important day to celebrate since it is the day when the Holy spirit came to the disciples. The good news is as he was with them then, so is he with us today. He is our guide in a world full of uncertainty. Let him guide you too!

We had a good week in San Francisco. I had more time with Caleb this week as Jen was preparing training for a summer retreat. We look forward to this time and the opportunity to encourage more children in their relationship with Jesus as well as in loving their neighbors. Caleb started singing for the first time this week and of course his favorite song the wheels on the bus go round and round!

As the 3 in Daniel trusted God totally no matter what it cost them, let us ask God for such faith and his Holy Spirit to give us strength to do this too!

Have a blessed week

Markus, Jen and Caleb

Stories to think about – Malachi’s message of I love you

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Our story today is about Malachi’s message of I love you. May he encourage you!

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How was your week? We hope fantastic!!

Our last week was special since we got a visit from a friend who came in for Korea. It was such a wonderful time. We love that we have friends from all over the world and through that got to learn about different cultures. We also had some wonderful times with a brunch, a board meeting and many other moments.

Also don’t forget this week to share the good news about how God loves us with someone you get in touch with!! This is good news!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Offer a neighbor to walk their dog

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Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is offer a neighbor to walk their dog! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Our week was full of wonderful moments. Jen and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. A friend watched caleb so we went for a few hours to a beautiful lighthouse looking at the pacific. The anniversary made me think of the fact how important it is to celebrate special days and remember them. When you look through the bible you see so many holidays that were celebrated and each one was a way to remember something God did. We want to encourage you to celebrate special days in your life too and with that remember the goodness of God.

Also dont forget this week to bless your neighbor and have fun by walking your neighbors dog!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible what is next?

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Now we read through the whole bible together but what is next? In todays video we want to give you some ideas about that!! Be encouraged!

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How are you?

San Francisco weather was a mixed bag this week. One moment beautiful sunshine the next it’s raining. But the amazing thing was that we always had the weather we needed for the different things we did. I got to speak at a business men meeting this week which was a real encouraging time. That meeting has been going on for many years and its heart is to have each week a speaker shares their testimony. People from all walks of life come and get to hear how people came to know Jesus. Our personal testimonies are powerful so make sure to share yours with others so they can see how God touches the lives of people today.

Also make sure to apply one of the tips of the video or come up with your own to make the bible part of your daily life. It will be a blessing to you!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Malachi

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Today we are in the last book on our bible journey! Congratulations!! I hope you got a better understanding of Gods word through it!  So today be inspired by Malachi!!

Hi our friend

How was your week? We hope you enjoy this beautiful spring time!! In San Francisco its sunny and beautiful!

Our time in Seattle went well! God taught us some new things at the conference that we need for this next season. It was also wonderful spending time with my best friends and their wonderful children up there who hosted us. During the week back we caught up in office things and also had times with with different people from the neighborhood as well as visitors from the bay area. The mix of all those times is wonderful.

 

And a question a the end: What did the last book on our bible journey, the book of Maleachi speak to you in the area of Gods love for his people?

God bless you

Markus and Jen