Category Archives: Markus and Jen News

Prophetic words become reality

Today’s video is about prophetic words spoken 600 to 700 years before they became reality. You can find The bible verses to todays video in: Matthew 1.23; Isaiah 7.14;  Matthew 2.6; Micah 5. 1 or 2 depends on translation. Be encouraged.

Hello our friend

We hope you had a great week!

When you create a space where conversation can happen, it most likely will happen. We have seen that so many times with our brunches just like the one we hosted last weekend. Neighbors connected with each other in deeper conversation and leave encouraged. And neighbors help each other since they now know each other with simple tasks. This would not happen without a space where people have the opportunity to connect. We want to encourage you to think about starting a monthly neighbor brunch on a Saturday morning to bring your neighbors together!

And here’s a little encouragement form the video. Look more into the prophetic words about Jesus in the old testament and how they came to pass a long time later. Let it deepen your faith.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

Gideon and how God affirms

Today’s video is about Gideon. A man who had things confirmed by God and turned to God in times of fear. You can find his story in Judges 6-8. Be encouraged.

Hello our friend

How was your week?

Last Sunday we were invited to preach at a church in the city on loving your neighbor. It was a wonderful time and at the end I had some great conversations with some people in the church. I love when God opens the door to inspire and encourage others in loving their neighbor.

And here’s a little reminder from the video: If something is holding you back from doing the things God has for you, bring it to Him and let Him encourage, confirm, and strengthen you.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

Desperation leads to Him

Today’s video is about 2 people who were desperate and who looked for Him.  You can read the story in Mark 5.21-43. Be encouraged. Here are also the links to the chosen episodes so you can watch the story too!

Episode 1: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/184683594327?language=en

Episode 2: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/184683594328

Hello our friend

We hope you had a great week!

Once a week I go on a prayer walk around the neighborhood. I usually walk around different parts of the neighborhood and pray for things I see, God puts on my heart or people directly. Doing a prayer walk gives your greater inside into the needs of your neighborhood and the things that are on Gods heart for it. While prayer walking you often also run into neighbors and can get into wonderful conversations. We want to encourage you to start prayer walking your neighborhood!

Also a reminder from the video: If we are desperate for something lets always go first to Jesus and ask him what to do.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

 

A love your neighbor tip: Listen

Today I have a love your neighbor tip for you in the video. Listen! Be inspired.

Hello our friend

We hope you had a wonderful week.

Since Caleb started school, we have a new daily routine. Either both of us or Jen bringing him to school. When we get there, we get to see all the other parents who also drop off their children and often end up in conversation with each other. It is an automatic build in way to connect with parents from our neighborhood on a regular basis. What routines do you have to connect with neighbors and others from your community? Maybe going to the local grocery store? Think about it and make it a point connecting with others!!

Also a reminder from the video: Practice this week active listening with a friend. Listen and ask questions. If your mind wanders off write down the things that distract you.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

Learning from Leaders: 3 Leader 3 different life outcomes

Today’s video is about the first three kings of Israel and what the outcomes were at the end of their lives!
You can read their story in 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles, and 2 Chronicles 1–9. Be encouraged.

Hello our friend

We hope you are doing great!

Wow what a week!! We had so many times to connect with our communities. Monday we had a big labor day bbq which was a lot of fun. Our apartment was full of neighbors and joy. It was so great seeing how everybody had such a wonderful time connecting with each other and also some to meet each other for the first time. Later in the week we had another event in which we just participated. It was a dinner from Calebs school. It was put on so parents could get to know each other more. We got to interact and get to know different parents. It was wonderful. Doing things that bring people together is really important to build community. We want to encourage you to brainstorm how you can create a place where people can connect with each other and through that create more community where you are!!

A little action step at the end:
As I said in the video, please ask the Holy Spirit to show you where you stand, and ask Him to help you change so that you live more like David.”

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb