A journey through the bible the book of Habakkuk

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This week we are reading the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was coming to Israel as well as a prophet who is supposed to share that Gods people would be taken over by a nation that was not following God. That brought some deep cynicism up for him about God and his ways. But then God gives him a vision that restores his faith. Be inspired by this book that even if things don’t make sense to you to trust God.

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We hope you had a good week!! We are gone this and next week to visit Jens “Jamaican Dad”. During her growing up years her and her family did a lot of mission work in Jamaica and through that this Jamaican family became family. He also officiated parts of our wedding. He is in his 90s now and we wanted to make sure he gets to meet Caleb. We are excited for this time and what God has in store for it.

Are there areas in your life where you became cynical with God and his ways? If ask him to help you in those and ask for his perspective.

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Stories to think about – Nahums hard message from God

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Our story today is about Nahum and his challenging message he had to share. Be challenged and encouraged by him!

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In Romans 12.15 it says rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. We were able to walk with people of both sides of this verse during our last week. Both are equally important and are a blessing to the ones you are with. There are seasons in life like it talks about in Ecclesiastes 3.4. and its important to not change them but walk with people in whatever season they are in. We want to encourage you to this with others around you. Ask Holy spirit to guide you in those times.

Also remember from our weekly video blog, In comparison to Nahum we always have the possibility of redemption today through Jesus. Don’t forget to share these good news with people!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Nahum

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When you read the book Nahum you hear again about a famous city called Nineveh. Jonah went there a long time before to ask them to repent and they did but now they are back to their old ways and Nahum has to share a grimmer and final message. May the book of Nahum speak to you.

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How was your week? We hope great!! In the last week, we had the opportunity to have dinner with different people. Each of these meals led to wonderful, in-depth conversations. Eating together is a wonderful way to deepen relationships and have a wonderful time together. Make it a goal to invite a neighbor over for dinner this week.

How did God speak to you through the book of Nahum?

God bless you

Markus and Jen

Here is the Love your neighbor monthly tip – Serve an organization in the neighborhood together with neighbors

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Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is to serve an organization in the neighborhood together with neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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How are you?

We hope you had a wonderful week! One of the fun things Jen did last week was to bake heart cookies for valentine’s day. She put them in little bags with a little note and blessed different friends on our street. It was so simple to make but was such a blessing to many people. If you read this before Valentines day maybe bake some cookies and give them to your neighbors to bless them and of course eat some of them yourself. Someone has to do the job to try them to make sure they are good 🙂

Also don’t forget to do this month love your neighbor tip together with your neighbors: Serve a local organization together. Do some research and then invite people and sign up. It will be a blessing to all the participants as well as to your community!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

A journey through the bible the book of Micah

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Today we arrived at the Prophet Micah in our bible journey. He preached the message of how sin leads to destruction and for people to come back to the law of Moses. Again Micah speaks about judgment but also about God forgiving the people when they repent. Micah also describes the coming time where the messiah will shepherd his people and things will change. May this book speak into your life as well.

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If we would have to give this week a title it would be people. We had so many wonderful times with so many wonderful people this week. Hosting a wonderful neighbor brunch at a neighbors place or being at an all day ywam staff meeting, it was wonderful. Jen and I love connecting with people since it is always a blessing for both sides. We want to encourage you to take time to connect with others too. Watch how God let it become a blessing to you and the others.

Also ask yourself the question What stuck out to you in the book of Micah?

God bless you

Markus and Jen