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Humility opens the door

This weeks video blog is about a story from John 4 and how a door was opened through humility. Be inspired!

Hi our friend

How are you? We hope wonderful!

During our last week Caleb caught a cold which then limited us a bit especially with connecting with families in the park. But we were able to connect with others and get other things done that needed  to get done which was a blessing. We were also able to spend extra time with Caleb inside the house which he felt really blessed about. Also all of us felt we got a bit of extra rest through the situation. Yes it was first a bit frustrating that we couldn’t do the things we planned but then God turned the frustration into a blessing for all of us. One thing I want to encourage you with this week is to always look for the good in every situation. It’s easy to find the negative and let that lead to frustration and have your full focus on that. But what if we instead of looking at that look at God and let him help us to focus our eyes on the good? When you do that it will change your perspective and also puts your focus on God. I love that in the Psalms how David even in the hardest situations tried to keep his focus on God and his goodness. Lets all do that too!!

Also don’t forget to connect with your neighbors by humbly asking for help!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

No matter the cost

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

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

Hi our friend

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

 

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

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

Hi our friend

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

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

Hi our friend

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