Our story today is about Jude a man who was the brother of a very famous man. Be encouraged by Him!
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Our Staff Retreat was wonderful! We were at a retreat center in the middle of the forest which was wonderful. It was such a time of refreshment, learning, praying for each other and reconnecting. Caleb had a wonderful time too and made many friends who he played with a lot. We are so thankful for our YWAM Family and for the fact that we are able to show Jesus together to people in different parts of the city and the bay area. What a blessing.
Don’t forget this week to ponder on these questions from the story about Jude: who is Jesus to you in your life? Is he the one for everything?
Our story today is about John and how Jesus calls people. Be encouraged by his story!
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Mark twain was right when he said the coldest winter he ever experienced was summer in San Francisco. We had wonderful sunshine everyday but the temperatures were low. But that didn’t stop us from connecting with our community and others outside. We got to go on walks with some or connect while walking in the morning. Just by being out there we were able to encourage some or be a listening ear to others. The importance is that we are outside and use the chance to connect with others.
And also like Jesus called the son of thunder and he became a great disciple who changed the world, let us do that today while beeing outside in our neighborhood. Let’s find the sons and daughters of thunder in our neighborhood and call them and guide them too so they can be a big part of the kingdom!!
Our story today is about Peter and how all his shortcomings made him grow. Be inspired and encouraged by his life!
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We hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer so far!! Last week we had one of the hottest days in a really long time here in San Francisco 95°F.
During our week we were able to meet and encourage different people in different life circumstances. Its wonderful to see how God connected us with people in the past and now in this season uses us to bring hope to them. Its so important for each one of us to establish relationships with people around us to be part of their life, that way we can be there for them and they can be there for us in harder times and God can bring hope through us. Jen also hosted a Moms gathering for local moms and had a wonderful time. It was a blessing for all the participants including all the toddlers and babies since they loved having a community.
This weeks Blog topic was about Peter. He called out to Jesus when he failed and asked for his guidance. Are you asking God for guidance in your life and especially in moments of failure? If not start doing that and make it a lifestyle!!
Our story today is about James and his life message. If you would like to read more about his life message you can in the book of James!
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One of my highlights this week was to prayer walk together with our church. We walked and prayed together for our Neighborhood. When you do it together it builds courage and as well as you get a better inside into the neighborhood since more then 2 ears are listening to God. If the weather is good talk to a friend from church and go for a prayer walk together!!
Also dont forget to read the book of James and with that his life message. After reading it ask yourself what is your life message? When you know it then ask yourself how to share it with others and also teach them in it?
Our story today is about a king who put all his trust in God even in challenges. Read a little bit more about the story today in Psalm 3.
We saw in this story how David leaned on God in every moment of his life. Where do you put your trust when you face challenges? If its not God ask God to help you to fully trust him!
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Since I was a little boy I loved Easter and especially finding the special gifts from my parents and grandparents hidden in the backyard of my home in Germany. We always got some gifts and lots of candy which was wonderful. When I got older getting candy was still nice, but by then I really enjoyed the sunrise service with an Easter breakfast after with the whole church community.
When I think of Easter today I remember all those wonderful memories but mainly it fills me with thankfulness. Thankfulness for the unconditional love shown through Jesus to me and you. I love how He shares in John 15.13 “No one has greater love than a person who lays down his life for his friends.” But not just that, Paul puts it in Romans 5.8 like this: “he died for us while we were still sinners.” And that’s exactly what he did, Jesus died for each person that ever lived and will live on the cross.
You might ask why. The issue is that sin separates us from God. Sin brings guilt and shame into our lives and because of that, it brings a rift into our relationship with him. We saw that in the beginning in the garden how Adam and Eve after sinning were afraid of God. Fear is never a good thing in a loving relationship. God never stopped loving us, but because of sin that brought shame and fear we stopped believing that.
Of course, sin had consequences and Adam and Eve had to leave the garden and also eventually experienced death. When Jesus went to the cross he took with him all the sins from the past, the present and the future. He made a way for us through trusting him to be free from sin, shame and fear and to be able to truly receive the unconditional love of God.
But what about death? The good news of Easter is that it did not end at the cross. On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead. With that, he overcame the power of death and the hold it had. Jesus says in John 3.16 whoever believes in him shall not die but have eternal life. Eternal life with our loving father in heaven with no more shame or fear making us believe that we are not unconditionally loved. Death has no more power over anyone who believes in him. Isn’t that the best news ever!!
Spend some time in this Easter season to think about this amazing love God has for you and also thank him for all he did for you and me. And if there is anything in you that makes you believe that he might not love you because of what you’ve done … remember the truth in Romans 5.8! Let His love touch you in a new way in this Easter season! You are unconditionally loved!
We wish you a blessed and happy Easter
Markus, Jen and Caleb
Our story today is about Jude a man who was the brother of a very famous man. Be encouraged by Him!
Our story today is about John and how Jesus calls people. Be encouraged by his story!
Our story today is about Peter and how all his shortcomings made him grow. Be inspired and encouraged by his life!
Our story today is about James and his life message. If you would like to read more about his life message you can in the book of James!
Our story today is about a king who put all his trust in God even in challenges. Read a little bit more about the story today in Psalm 3.