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Stories to think about – Ruth going to a foreign land

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Our story today is about a lady name Ruth and going to a foreign land! You can read the story in the book of Ruth!

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During this last week we spend extra time praying for all the major things going on in the world that affect so many people. If it’s the flooding in Germany, the Afghanistan situation or the drought in different parts of the world that affects many. Often its hard for us to make a physical difference at the affected location since its often far away. But through prayer and giving we can stand with the people there even if they are far away. Ask God this week what your role is in bringing change into places of struggle in this world and how you can make a difference from where you are!! Let God guide you in that!!

Also along with the story of Ruth ask yourself where did God call you to? It doesn’t matter where, just follow him and trust that he will provide for you!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

 

Stories to think about – Gideon the man who knocks down idols

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Our story today is about a man named Gideon, the man who knocks down idols! You can read his story in Judges 6!

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How are you?

Connecting with others is always a blessing and this week was full of them. Jen and I both got to connect with people at different times during the week and we both just loved it. When we spend time with others we get to hear different perspectives and see a different side of Gods heart through others since he made each of us unique. Spend some time this week with others, learn from each other and be encouraged!!

Caleb also brings a lot of joy to us every week. He just recently started to laugh which is awesome. We just love this little boy.

At the beginning of the blog you got to watch the video of Gideon.  I love the story of Gideon and his heart for God and how he got rid of that idol. Ask yourself this week what idols God wants you to knock down in your life!

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 Romans

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Today I want to give you a little intro to the book of Romans. I really love how Paul shares his heart with people and really speaks into the life of that community. It’s also interesting how it is as relevant today as it was then.

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We hope you had a fantastic week!!  We hope you got to encourage a fellow believer and be encouraged through that too!!

Over the last while we have been working on many different projects for love your neighbor and now God helped us to bring all of those under one umbrella which is amazing. I am often amazed how God connects things in a way we never can. As an encouragement to you if God calls you to do something and it doesn’t make sense in the moment do it anyway he already knows how it will connect. During the last week we also got to connect with many more neighbors outside on walks and also while doing everyday things like grocery shopping. Its amazing how simple it can be to connect, we just have to be out. We want to encourage you this week to go outside and connect with neighbors.

Also don’t forget to read the book of Romans and let God speak into your life through it!

God bless you

Markus and Jen