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Learning from Leaders: Joshua

Today’s video is about Joshua and what we can learn from his leadership! You can find the the story of Joshua in the book of Deuteronomy and Joshua.

Be encouraged

Hello our friend

We hope you had a great week!

Once a year our church is hosting together with other churches a time of worship called the Sound. Its in the middle of the biggest park in the city, golden gate park right in between an art museum on the one side and a science museum on the other. Right there many Christians from the city come together and praise and worship God for 4 hours. It’s an amazing time. There is something so special when believers come together united with one heart to worship God. Maybe think about if that would be something that you could do in your area. Think about an area where you could do something like that in your town and then chat with different churches and ask them to join. Each church can lead a worship set and each church can help take on part of the planning. It will not just have the opportunity to bring churches together but it will also show others what Jesus was saying: By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13.35. If you feel God nudging you to do this when you read this, start praying and planning!!

At the end a few things to take away from Johua about leadership: As a leader don’t forget to get into his word and think about it all the time. Also always spend time with him and let him fill you. And be strong and courageous and trust that he is with you. Always look at him and let him lead you.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

Learning from Leaders: Moses

Today’s video is about a man that got freed from 2 blindnesses! You can find the bible passage I mentioned for today’s video in John 9. Be encouraged

Hello our friend

We hope you had a great week!

One of our neighbor friends recently had to be in the hospital. When we found out we went to visit. It brought joy to us because we got to see our friend but it also brought joy to our friend since it is nice to see familiar faces and have time together in a environment that is not the easiest. We got to encourage and pray for our friend. We want to encourage you to visit someone maybe not in the hospital but maybe someone who doesn’t get much visitors. You will see how it will be a blessing to them as well as to you and trust me it brings joy to Jesus’s heart too!!

Also a reminder from the video: If we need healing in our body lets ask Jesus first since he knows our body best. Also le us go to him to show us areas of blindness in spiritual areas and let him open our eyes there too.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

From blind to see

Today’s video is about a man that got freed from 2 blindnesses! You can find the bible passage I mentioned for today’s video in John 9. Be encouraged

Hello our friend

We hope you are having a wonderful summer!! Our family is visiting Pennsylvania to see our family, friends and supporters there. After that we are adding a vacation. So for the month of July there wont be weekly updates, but you will still get a weekly video to challenge and encourage you here on the blog!

We also have this prayer request for our time away: Our last season has been really busy and all of us are pretty tired. If you could pray for a time of good rest and refreshment for us during our time away. Thank you so much!!

Also a reminder from the video: If we need healing in our body lets ask Jesus first since he knows our body best. Also le us go to him to show us areas of blindness in spiritual areas and let him open our eyes there too.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

From Passive Observer to Active Participant

Today’s video is about Community and how to change from a passive Observer to be an active Participant! You can find the bible passage I mentioned for today’s video in Philippians 4.10-14.

Hello our friend

We hope you are having a wonderful summer!! Our family is visiting Pennsylvania to see our family, friends and supporters there. After that we are adding a vacation. So for the month of July there wont be weekly updates, but you will still get a weekly video to challenge and encourage you here on the blog!

We also have this prayer request for our time away: Our last season has been really busy and all of us are pretty tired. If you could pray for a time of good rest and refreshment for us during our time away. Thank you so much!!

Also a reminder from the video: If you feel like you are passive in your community start looking into ways on becoming more active!! It will be a blessing for you as well as the community you are part of!!

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

What to do when anxiousness knocks at the door?

Today’s video is about what to do when anxiousness knocks at the door! Find the Bible passage for today’s video in Philippians 4.6-7.

Hello our friend

We hope you had a great week!

In our 5th love your neighbor class during the weekend we talked about hospitality and how there are so many wonderful things happening when you do that. Just to name one is that it brings people together and can build friendships between them and not just with the host. Think about how you can make hospitality a regular part of your life. Maybe host a BBQ during the summer month,  start a regular monthly brunch, have a monthly game or movie night or have neighbors over for a monthly coffee and desert time. Be the neighbor who brings the  neighborhood together through hospitality!!

Don’t forget the homework from the video!! When fear knocks, pray and put the situation in God’s hands. Remember and thank God for how he has often brought you through situations. Then experience how his peace fills you.

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb