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A journey through the bible The book of Genesis or how it all began

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The bible is such an exciting book but many don’t get to actually read it. That is why we decided to give you twice a month a short intro into a book in the old and a book in the new testament. We will share with you some inside into the book and then some things that stuck out to us. Then its your job to read the book and let God speak to you through it. May you get encouraged through the bible.  Genesis is the first book in the bible and it shares everything from the beginning. I love reading through it since the book has so many stories and foundational things. Spend some time to study it!!

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Often we hear the negative side of technology but I love that technology can be such a blessing. Cause of it I was able to join a reunion of a youth group in Germany with friends that live at so many different locations now. Without tech that would have been impossible. Also through tech we were able to still meet as all the different YWAM ministries even in a time of lockdown. Through tech we were able to keep connecting with people in this last season as well. I have to say thank you God for how you enabled us to use tech for so many good purposes!! How are you using technology in this season to connect with people in a meaningful way?

Alos enjoy the stories in Genesis.  Be inspired through the faith of the different people and also their failures and that message that we can always growing!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Introduce yourself

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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!!

This month we start off by introducing ourselves! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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How are you?

Jen and i are doing good! This week in San Francisco felt almost like spring came early. Usually it would rain and be cold this part of the year but instead it was warm and sunny. That automatically helps to have a good week! Some of the big things this week were finishing up a teaching and also helping in the planning for a after covid relaunch of our church here. Also please keep our and your neighborhood in your prayers in this season since many people are struggling with isolation and business owners with hardship. Pray for peace and wisdom for business owners and courage for the people who are isolated to reach out to others for connection and others around them to reach out to them.

Also make sure to follow our monthly tip on how to love your neighbor this month by introducing yourself to your neighbor!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible The Gospel of Matthew

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The bible is such an exciting book but many don’t get to actually read it. That is why we decided to give you twice a month a short intro into a book in the old and a book in the new testament. We will share with you some inside into the book and then some things that stuck out to us. Then its your job to read the book and let God speak to you through it. May you get encouraged through the bible. Today we start this journey with the gospel of Matthew.

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How was your week?

2021 just started and God is already opening doors. During this week God opened the door to teach university students on how to love their neighbor and we prepared a video message for a church in Germany. Later in the month we are invited to share with different Pastors and ministry leaders and in February again another sharing in Germany. And then we have our second love your neighbor workshop coming up February 6th (if you would like to know more about that email us).  Its amazing to see how God keeps opening more and more doors to inspire people all over. We also got to connect with someone who grew up in our neighborhood a long time ago and he could share with us how it looked like then. Keep praying with us in this season that many more will be inspired to love their neighbors and that through that we will see healing,  stronger communities and more people knowing Jesus and his love for them.

Also dont forget to read this week through the book of Matthew and be encouraged and inspired!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Take a journey through the bible with us and be encouraged through a story to think about

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Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a greater understanding of the bible and the context of things? Wouldn’t it even be better if you would have read through the whole book? Join us for the next 29 months to do that. Every month we will look at a book from the old and from the new testament with a time of 2 weeks in between to read it. I will post a video on it with different things about the book so you have some idea what it’s about before you start reading. Then you will read the book with someone you know (it doesn’t have to be at the same time or the same place) so you can share with each other what stuck out to you. This can be done via WhatsApp group or how ever, you want to connect. WE will start next week!

To be ready this is what you need:

  1. A bible a paper version not digital
  2. A highlighter pen so you can mark verses that stuck out to you
  3. A journal so you can write down your thoughts on each book
  4. A smartphone so you can look up things if you read a word or something else you don’t understand.
  5. A co reader find one person or a group of people that join you on this journey. Maybe your church small group or a friend? Create a WhatsApp group and then exchange your thoughts with each other.

WE are looking forward to have you join us on this journey.

We also have a little story to think about, for you this week. Its about Abraham and Lot. Be inspired!!

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How are you? We hope you had a wonderful start into 2021

Jen and i took a few days after christmas at home just the two us which was fun. Thats why there is no update about the week, but there will be another one next week!!

Don’t forget to get this week to get the things ready you need for this journey!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful

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Jesus says: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6.36

This weeks topic is for the theme of the year see above. Be encouraged and inspired.

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We hope you had a wonderful refreshing Christmas season!

We had a wonderful Christmas week in San Francisco. Our virtual Christmas dinner was a hit and a lot of fun. All the food we cooked for it was put in to-go boxes and everyone picked it up in a bag at our apartment gate and then we meet on zoom. Even Christmas was different this year it was such a wonderful time. At the end of the week we filmed more videos for Jens art class for the kids at the boys and girls club which was a lot of fun! We also want to wish you a good start into 2021 and a happy new year!!

Ask God to help you in this new year to show his mercy daily to people, deserved or undeserved.

God bless you

Markus and Jen