Author Archives: Markus

Stories to think about – Zechariah with a message of a humble King

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Our story today is about Zechariah and a humble future King. May it be an encouragement to you!

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First we want to wish you a blessed Easter!! We hope you had some time this week to reflect on what Easter and the good news mean to you personally.

Last week Caleb had his birthday and it was a wonderful time. Jen got cupcakes to take to the park to celebrate with the Moms and children she build a community with in this last season. It’s a blessing for both sides. Where are you connecting with people? Have you had a chance to build a community with them?

In our Story to think about Zecheriah talked about a humble King. Lets ask ourself how we can live more humble like Jesus!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Stories to think about – Habakkuk’s time with God

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Our story today is about Habakkuk and his time with God that changed him. Be challenged and encouraged by him!

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How are you?

We had a wonderful week!! Our new schedule enabled us to have more times of prayer as well as being able to connect with people more spontaniously. It is wonderful. It takes some adjustment and planning to do all the office work in a bit less then 1 day but God is helping us in that. If God is calling you into something new he will help you along the way, you don’t have to do it on your own. God makes a way were it seems impossible (remember Moses and the red sea).

Also dont forget to spend time with God to get his perspective and his true heart on things!! You will be blessed!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Zephaniah

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Only 4 more blogs till the end of our journey through the bible and this time we have the only prophet that had royalty ancestry. His great grandfather was king Hezekia. His role may have also played a big role in bringing revival to the nation with finding the torah again during his time. Be inspired and encouraged by this prophet!

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How are you?

During our time in Jamaica we saw more and more how God gifted certain nations in certain areas, in Jamaica it is definitely prayer. For many years the church had days of prayer and fasting and not just a small group would show up, no but many people. The church of Jens “Jamaican Dad” has probably participate over 100 people on an average Tuesday to pray and fast for 4 hours. And it is amazing to see how much of an impact God made on this island through that and how many people came to know him over the years, but not just that the people that spend more time in prayer with him are also having a closer relationship with him. Over this last season God was speaking to us more about the importance of prayer and fasting and to increase that in our own life and that time really confirmed that. We also want to encourage you to join us in increasing prayer in your life.

After reading through Zephaniah spend some time praying and asking god for revival in todays time. Ask God for your role in that!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Call your neighbors for their birthday

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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 call your neighbors for their birthday! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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We hope you had a good week!! We are still gone to visit Jens “Jamaican Dad”. During her growing up years her and her family did a lot of mission work in Jamaica and through that this Jamaican family became family. He also officiated parts of our wedding. He is in his 90s now and we wanted to make sure he gets to meet Caleb. We are excited for this time and what God has in store for it.

Don’t forget to find out your neighbor’s birthday and then to call them on their special day!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

 

A journey through the bible the book of Habakkuk

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This week we are reading the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was coming to Israel as well as a prophet who is supposed to share that Gods people would be taken over by a nation that was not following God. That brought some deep cynicism up for him about God and his ways. But then God gives him a vision that restores his faith. Be inspired by this book that even if things don’t make sense to you to trust God.

Hi our friend

How are you?

We hope you had a good week!! We are gone this and next week to visit Jens “Jamaican Dad”. During her growing up years her and her family did a lot of mission work in Jamaica and through that this Jamaican family became family. He also officiated parts of our wedding. He is in his 90s now and we wanted to make sure he gets to meet Caleb. We are excited for this time and what God has in store for it.

Are there areas in your life where you became cynical with God and his ways? If ask him to help you in those and ask for his perspective.

God bless you

Markus and Jen