Monthly Archives: September 2025

Gospel Carriers: Ida Scudder

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This weeks Gospel Carrier is a Lady from the US who had a heart to help women medically.  If you want to read more of her story the book Christian Heros then and now Ida Scudder Healing bodies touching hearts is a great way to do that!

Hi our friend

We hope you had a wonderful week!!

Last Saturday I was reminded of the saying many hands make work light. Calebs school is hosting a bazar in a few weeks and they needed to count all the inventory for it. They asked who would be able to help and quite a few parents showed up. Because all of the ones that came worked together things got done really fast. We want to encourage you to serve in your community. Help with things that are needed and the more people help the quicker things get done!!

We hope you’ve been inspired by Idas Story. Ask God to show you the injustices that stir up your heart and ask Him if you are called to make a difference in those and become a Gospel Carrier.

Have a blessed week

Markus, Jen and Caleb

 

A love your neighbor tip: Listen

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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

Gospel Carriers: Samuel Zwemer

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This weeks Gospel Carrier is a man from Michigan who had a heart for Moslems. Be encouraged and inspired by him. If you want to read more of his story the book Christian Heros then and now Samuel Zwemer The Burden of Arabia is a great way to do that!

Hi our friend

We hope you had a wonderful week!!

Since Caleb is in school Jen and I got more time to meet and talk more about the next season and what God has in store. There are so many things to do and to invest time in, but we want to make sure to really hear God clearly on what he has for this season. Keep us in your prayers for clarity.

We hope you’ve been inspired by Samuels story. Ask God if you are called to be a recruiter to recruit people to go to other places to share the good news!

Have a blessed week

Markus, Jen and Caleb

 

Learning from Leaders: 3 Leader 3 different life outcomes

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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

Gospel Carriers: Amy Carmichael

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This weeks Gospel Carrier is a lady from Ireland who had a heart for young girls. Be encouraged and inspired by her. If you want to read more of his story the book Christian Heros then and now Amy CarmichaelRescuer of precious gems  is a great way to do that!

Hi our friend

We hope you had a wonderful week and a relaxing labor day!!

Caleb had his first day of school this week. He really enjoys his school. Its wonderful too that we get in touch with so many other families when dropping Caleb off and get to know them more. The school also already had the first social event so the parents could connect even more. Its such a new and exciting season for all of us and we are excited for all the new relationships that will form! Thank you Jesus

It was also wonderful that we had friends from my hometown in Germany come for a short visit this week. Its always special seeing friends from my old home.

We hope you’ve been inspired by Amys story. Ask God if you are called to youth how you can make a difference in their lives?

Have a blessed week

Markus, Jen and Caleb