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A journey through the bible the book of Judges

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The book of Judges tells stories of Israel after they moved into the promised land. It talks about many hero leaders that God is using to free his people. Our video Blog gives you a short intro into that. Be encouraged.

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How was your week?

An exciting week here in San Francisco ended with a wonderful block party our church did next to our local park. With a live band inside and kids area outside it was a fun time for everyone. It’s a great way for people to come together and to connect with the neighborhood as a church. Think about if that would be something you could do with your church to connect with people in your community.

And how we saw different people in the book of judges leaning on God for everything, now its your turn to ask God to show you areas in your life where you have to lean on him more so he can use you in greater ways.

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Invite them to something you already do

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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 invite your neighbor to something you are already doing! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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How are you?

We hope you are doing super well friend. Our week in San Francisco was great with many connections with people. All of us need that connection and relationships. That is actually an area where each one of us can be the answer for. Connect this week intentionally with 3 of your neighbors and also with the theme of the week, don’t forget to invite them to something you are already doing like going to the public pool!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible 1 and 2 Corinthians

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Today I want to share with you a few nuggets out of the books of Corinthians. I love those letters since they give in such a simple way many foundations for many life areas! Be encouraged!!

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All of us need community us included. And over the years we started to build it in different places like our neighborhood, YWAM and our church. One of them as an example is our church small group and we just have to say we love our church small group. It’s always so wonderful to connect with each other (still on zoom) and encourage each other. Our group is small but everyone became family to each other. This happened over time not in a moment. But its time well spend! We want to encourage you to invest time into relationships with people in your church, your neighbors and maybe work colleagues. It will take some effort on your side first but the blessing you and everyone involved gets out of it outweighs all of that! Start today

Also don’t forget to read the book of 1.-2. Corinthians and let Holy Spirit show you what things are important from it for your life right now!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

Stories to think about – Joshua

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Todays story is about a man with great trust in God! You can read his story in Joshua 5.13- 6.27!

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How are you?

We are doing well. It is amazing to see how Caleb is growing a lot. I saw a picture of when I held him when he was just born and what a difference there is.

This week again felt a bit more like pre covid times. I had a few meetings with different Pastors outside in person to talk about loving your neighbor. It felt good to have those. We also had a board meeting which was also a good time of conversation. From week to week we also learn more on how to run the online love your neighbor community. There is definitely still a lot to learn in that area and if anyone would like to share their expertise with us we would really appreciate it! We want it to be a place to encourage, inspire and give practical tools to love our neighbors as well as a place to ask questions and connect with others that want to love their neighbor too. Join in! https://love-your-neighbor.mn.co/feed

And don’t forget this week to be inspired by Joshua and his courage and trust in God. Let it be our prayer this week to grow our trust in God!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Joshua

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One statement that describes Joshua very well is the one he made: As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. He was a man who looked at God for guidance and then out of that lead the Israelites. Let us give you an overview and some inside into the book with this video blog.

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How was your week?

This week was special for me (Markus) since I got to celebrate the first father’s day with Caleb. I just love that little boy so much!! He is such a joy and I love being his Dad!!

Outside of that it was a wonderful week too. Life goes more and more back to normal which is awesome! We love it a lot to connect with people more and more face to face again after long times on the screen last year. Don’t get me wrong it was a blessing to connect with the screens but real life is just better. Make sure to use the opportunities you get to connect with neighbors and be blessed through it!!

Also spend time to read the book of Joshua and let it encourage you, that you can go forward courageous with god!

God bless you

Markus and Jen