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

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

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

From childhood on, we heard the famous story of Jonah and the fish. He is one of the really famous prophets. But he ran away from his calling because he actually didn’t want God to have compassion on that town. It also showed that God’s compassion is not exclusive for Israel but also for others! May by reading this book we have more compassion for people.

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Ask yourself: In which area of your life do you think you need to have more compassion for people, even if you think they don’t deserve it?

God bless you

Markus and Jen

I love how the name Obadiah in Hebrew means worshipper and he worships god by following the things God calls him to do. He came as a prophet to share for one part a message to the Edomite’s, who were enemies of Israel for a long time. Again another man who follows Gods calling on his life. May the book speak to you.

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Our week in San Francisco was again super rainy but again God made ways to still meet up with others. We had a wonderful meeting about how to teach and inspire people in prayer walking with our friend from Kentucky with hospitality matters. It was a wonderful time. We got to go on a prayer walk together in our neighborhood and God held back the rain for most of the time. Have you done a prayer walk in your area? If not and don’t know how send us an email and we would love to help you get started!!

Jen also celebrated her birthday this week and got to go out for a dinner with a friend. Again lots of rain was in the forecast for that time but God blessed her for the whole time they were out with no rain. I love that!!

Also spend time this week to think about the book of Obadiah and what stuck out to you in how he followed God.

God bless you

Markus and Jen