My husband and I just finished up a Disciple Now weekend with the youth of our church. For those of you unfamiliar with DNOW (and I was until I married a youth pastor), it is a weekend conference for youth put on by the local church (or at least in our case it was). Usually you bring in speakers and then break up into small groups at homes hosted by church family. So I spent the entire weekend with three amazing high school girls from our youth group!
Missions Wednesday (on Thursday)
We had the privilege of being apart of a short-term missions send off for my parents pastor while we were home. I left the service with a strong desire to go with them. I realized that by the sheer prayer and acknowledgment of this family’s trip my heart was stirred to love the nations. I think that this is what we are supposed to feel. We see people go, we hear about the need, and we want to do something (either go or send). Primarily for my own benefit, and Lord willing your benefit as well, I am going to post brief summaries of countries every week, in part to stir in my heart a love for the nations. I am also doing it to prepare these summaries for the children at our church. So stay tuned. I pray that you are educated, engaged, and encouraged to love all nations and desire them to come to faith in our Christ.
Just One of The Many Reasons...
...I love the Jesus Storybook Bible! I am currently serving as the children's church director at my church. Which basically means I plan the schedule and pick the curriculum, which I love to do! At our church we want everyone to love their Bibles, including children. What better way than to take them through the entire Bible, right? So I prepare questions for the teachers to ask the kids after the story. Usually they are related to the details of the story, but I try to include heart related questions to help them think through applying Scripture to their own lives. I usually finish reading the stories wanting more. I love, love, love them. They are so Christ-centered and true. And it captures the entire story of God's redemptive plan in easy-to-understand language for kids. Our story this week is about Jonah. So here is one of the many reasons I love this Bible (and hope you do to!).
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! We are settling back in from visiting my family in Florida (and settling into the cold weather!) and looking forward to the start of a new year for our family. It is hard to believe that a year ago we were in wedding planning frenzy and now we are a happy married couple! The New Year provides an opportunity to reflect on all that God has done in the last year. It also allows for opportunity to examine our hearts and resolve to grow in greater godliness.