To Lift to the Father

Thank you for praying!

More individuals and/or couples to work alongside the Mexican nationals in order to expand the Kingdom.

For my Mexican residency papers that have been delayed. I'm anxious to have them in hand.

For the new ministries awaiting me in my new home town of Villa Hidalgo, Jalisco.

Mexican friends, Juan and Choy Sanabria, as they minister as foster parents. They are taking care of nine children at the moment. Pray for their financial needs, please.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

New Beginnings

The past several months have flown by, and much has happened. God is on the move, and I'm excited to be a part of His plans. I wanted to jot a note here before more of 2014 passes me by.

This year I am beginning again. No, it's not a cop-out type of response to having failed in the past. I have decided to take each day as a new beginning. :)  And there are many things included in there:

  • Regular blog posts!
  • Seminary studies for a master's degree!
  • An online Bible study!
  • New city!
  • New ministry!
  • New business for ministry!
  • New (used) car!
  • New nephew!
  • New sister-in-law!
  • New outlook on life!
  • New me!
There is no end to the new...to the beginnings...may God begin a new work in you today!!

From Saying "Good-bye" to Saying "Hello"

Change is almost always difficult. Transitioning into another phase of life has its challenges. As a missionary change and transition are a part of life. Unfortunately, that doesn't make it easier nor routine. Its the part of our career that we dread and a part that hurts. However, there are things we can do to help us along the way.

As I prepared to leave Mexico, I decided to make saying good-bye a fun time instead of turning myself into a walking tear factory. Of course I shed my share of tears, I'm the "Queen of Crying" after all. But what better way to make a sad event fun but to throw a party!

So, I invited some of my closest friends to a ladies' tea. These were the ladies I spent the most time with in fellowship and teaching. I saw several of them change from quiet, insecure ladies to bold, secure witnesses for Jesus!  What a wonderful blessing to have been a part of their lives!




And as I laughed with these wonderful friends and told them good-bye,
I made plans to journey north and begin my Homeland Ministry time.