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Stories to think about – Nahums hard message from God

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Our story today is about Nahum and his challenging message he had to share. Be challenged and encouraged by him!

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How are you?

In Romans 12.15 it says rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. We were able to walk with people of both sides of this verse during our last week. Both are equally important and are a blessing to the ones you are with. There are seasons in life like it talks about in Ecclesiastes 3.4. and its important to not change them but walk with people in whatever season they are in. We want to encourage you to this with others around you. Ask Holy spirit to guide you in those times.

Also remember from our weekly video blog, In comparison to Nahum we always have the possibility of redemption today through Jesus. Don’t forget to share these good news with people!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Nahum

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When you read the book Nahum you hear again about a famous city called Nineveh. Jonah went there a long time before to ask them to repent and they did but now they are back to their old ways and Nahum has to share a grimmer and final message. May the book of Nahum speak to you.

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How was your week? We hope great!! In the last week, we had the opportunity to have dinner with different people. Each of these meals led to wonderful, in-depth conversations. Eating together is a wonderful way to deepen relationships and have a wonderful time together. Make it a goal to invite a neighbor over for dinner this week.

How did God speak to you through the book of Nahum?

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Serve an organization in the neighborhood together with neighbors

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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 to serve an organization in the neighborhood together with neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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How are you?

We hope you had a wonderful week! One of the fun things Jen did last week was to bake heart cookies for valentine’s day. She put them in little bags with a little note and blessed different friends on our street. It was so simple to make but was such a blessing to many people. If you read this before Valentines day maybe bake some cookies and give them to your neighbors to bless them and of course eat some of them yourself. Someone has to do the job to try them to make sure they are good 🙂

Also don’t forget to do this month love your neighbor tip together with your neighbors: Serve a local organization together. Do some research and then invite people and sign up. It will be a blessing to all the participants as well as to your community!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Micah

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Today we arrived at the Prophet Micah in our bible journey. He preached the message of how sin leads to destruction and for people to come back to the law of Moses. Again Micah speaks about judgment but also about God forgiving the people when they repent. Micah also describes the coming time where the messiah will shepherd his people and things will change. May this book speak into your life as well.

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How are you?

If we would have to give this week a title it would be people. We had so many wonderful times with so many wonderful people this week. Hosting a wonderful neighbor brunch at a neighbors place or being at an all day ywam staff meeting, it was wonderful. Jen and I love connecting with people since it is always a blessing for both sides. We want to encourage you to take time to connect with others too. Watch how God let it become a blessing to you and the others.

Also ask yourself the question What stuck out to you in the book of Micah?

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Stories to think about – Jonah and his bitterness

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Our story today is about Jonah and how bitterness controlled his life. Be challenged!

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How are you?

We hope you had an awesome week!! Ours was wonderful. We started now shortly after we wake up and gave Caleb breakfast to go outside and run and walk as a family up on our hill. We used to do that just Jen and I and after Caleb was born Jen and I at separate times. But now doing that as a family connects us with many more people. Everyone is excited seeing Caleb first thing in the day and he always brightens the day of everyone who gets a smile from him. It is such an easy and simple way to connect with neighbors and now we do it as a family. Spend some time in the morning or at night to go outside for a walk or run. Connect with your neighbors and also do something good for your health!

And now at the end a question to this week’s story to think about: Do we have bitterness in our life that might hold us away from truly wanting others to come back to God? Pray and let God search your heart and show you if something is there and then also bringing healing!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen