Seeking

During a meeting with Israel Contreras, the pastor at Iglesia Biblica Misionera (IBM church), he encouraged our Short Term Missions team of 7 to ask the Lord why He would send us to Queretaro, Mexico and consider the impact would outlast the week. Every time I pause to consider, there is a new facet for which to remain in awe! But one thing we want to highlight about our trip is God's gift to peel back the curtain to see a glimpse of that future day by witnessing  unity in the body, in service and in the hope & need we all share today .  STM Team + Pastor Isra (blue shirt behind wife Maru) & wife Maru (pink pants) @ IBM church on Sunday Our team stayed in 4 different houses of IBM church members, and we were welcomed like family - given their bedrooms, time and love. Before we even arrived, our host husband reached out to mine asking if I preferred almond or coconut milk, since I am sensitive to dairy. Late on our travel day, I was eager to get "home" to rest, tho...

As I recall lent season while growing up in the Catholic church, I remember fish filet Fridays, soup on Wednesdays and giving "something" up for 40 days. If asked why? I was told. Today, this season is bittersweet. It is sweet, because now I understand the goodness that was secured at the cross and tomb for all who believe in Jesus. It is bitter because many have yet to receive this truth, and others (including ourselves) that have received it sometimes forget. Husband and I continue praying for compassion, patience and opportunities with those in and outside the church - by God's providence, we are sharing three below.  On Good Friday morning, I had a chiropractor appointment. I have been seeing this doctor for a few years and have been able to build trust sharing about family, vacations and business. I have come to learn that she is a compassionate and skilled woman, and her family is from the Middle East. While I had been unable to share the gospel with her, a door ope...