Chuck Norris in a Bathrobe & Bunny Slippers...

So... Tonight our son quoted a friend of ours who said, "Mom's who intercede for us are like Chuck Norris in a Bathrobe & Bunny Slippers!" 

Thankfully, our sons are more than happy to ask for prayer from us in different situations. I am trying to not let the visuals get to my head too much! It just makes me want to pray harder & at the end somehow mix "amen" with "Hai-yah!" & maybe do a spin with a leg extended!  Then, I could try to explain it to the doctor in the ER how I not only threw out my back and broke my leg, but also our coffee table!  Quite an image, huh?  I think I will wait for my new body in heaven before I try that one....

But, seriously, it does make you wonder - How does the mighty weapons we use look to the prince of the air?  Are we wielding our sword (the Bible) with determination and force, like it is an old friend, an extension of our arm? Are we using our prayers of intercession with authority, or are we pleading?

I like the phrase that goes something like, "Live your life so attuned with God that when the alarm goes off, satan trembles and says, 'Oh no! She's awake!' " 

"We don't want to scare you off!"

When we were on our survey trip we had met with about 20 team possibilities. I think we learned a lot of   important ideas from every single encounter! I am so impressed with the quality of people who are on the field & I'm really looking forward to getting to know them better through different activities.

When we met with (what is now our team in Hungary) for an in depth chance to talk, it was filled with lots of questions and laughter. After a lovely lunch  we had a conversation about a multitude of subjects in both English and Hungarian.

Eventually, it simmered down enough so one of the pastors could nervously ask Kurt, "We were wondering if you would be willing to teach an automotive maintenance class here?" Kurt, knowing that if you say "yes" in some places they expect you to complete it even if you don't live there, so Kurt answered, "If we end up here, then yes, I would be happy to." 

This spawned a flurry of conversation in Hungarian that became quite animated and detailed amongst everyone who knew Hungarian (which was leaving us out - they weren't trying to be rude, you could tell it was just discussing what to ask us next.... and frankly, I am thinking, "Dear Lord, if I would EVER get this language it would be a miracle!")

Finally, the Area Leader halted the discussion & basically said, "They want to ask you a LOT more questions about what you would be wanting to do - both of you- but I am putting a stop to the questions in this subject because we don't want to scare you off!"

So, someday (God willing, soon) we will find out what some of those questions will be! First, we need to get there, then "Fire away"!  (I just hope there is an interpreter around:)) I am so glad they think we can be of assistance to the team. I know we will enjoy working with them all.

He has risen and so has our support!

Wow! Thank you to those who have all ready pitched in towards the Great Commission!  Click the link & you can start TODAY!  We want to leave by the end of June in order to be there for some of the most crucial time when lots of manpower is needed for the many camps and outreaches.  Will you help?

Think about all the people you know.  Ok, now think about all the people we know. Now think of all the people another person knows... are they all the same people? Of course not!  This is why it is IMPERATIVE that you help share with others what we are doing & that we need additional supporters. Kurt and I only know so many people. You and many others could help expand this ministry greatly! Theoretically, we could be fully funded by the end of the month if others could be reached to help support the Great Commission. We are required to have 90% support in order to leave - let's get the ball rolling!

The Great Commission is essentially, "Go ye therefore into all the world and preach the Gospel to all the nations." (paraphrased)  When you join as a "sender" you also vicariously end up as a "go-er", through sending! "...I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ALREADY white for harvest!" John 4:35  I view this as, do I really have to endure this earth a lot longer, or would you rather help gather the lost in and be in Heaven?  I choose Heaven any day over this old world! Let's get outta here! You in? Join in! The link is on the right:)

Jesus did it all

I was reading a post earlier this week that said, "What if it really isn't all about me?"   Frankly, I was shocked - life should never be just about ourselves. Maybe that is why there is so much discontent in the world - people aren't "others" focused.

  This is Good Friday, the day of the year when Jesus was so "others" focused that He died for them, in order to give them life! He rose again 3 days later, stealing the keys of death from hell.  Today is GREAT FRIDAY! We can live our lives for Him! So, I challenge you! Start trying to be so "others" focused you lose sight of your own needs.

Hold Fast

   Are you ready to give up? Are you working at whatever God has given you to do, and it all seems like it is nearly too hard of a task - or it isn't working the way you feel like it is supposed to?

   Trust us - we have been there!  There are many times when it feels like all you can do is hold on- hard! That is "hold fast".  Hold fast, your continuance will be proving itself to be indeed what God has given you to be done, and it WILL have been worth the efforts of your work.

   There have been times I may have been discouraged or feeling like what we are doing is being thwarted on every turn - then I would see "Joe" at his "post".  Joe has his own self-appointed job.... he stands at a particular stop sign in all types of weather... waving and smiling at everyone who goes past.  Day in, day out, Joe waves and smiles.

   One particular day as I was leaving work, there was Joe. The joy coming from his smile literally changed my whole attitude & it reminded me of how I need to be responding each and every day - Christ is in my heart, and through Him, there are never meant to be any bad or discouraging days! It is only when my eyes are taken off of looking at Christ and refocused on why getting on the field is taking so long, that my heart loses the encouragement of Him.

   Will you stand with us?  Will YOU help pray us onto the field by the end of June?  Will YOU help us out by telling others of us & what God has set us out to do?  Have you yet pledged monthly support? Will you? Just look to the right, where it says Pioneers - it will link you directly to help set up your support for us.

   Thank you, it has been made evident that we are needed on the field. Help get us there! Let's hold fast together:)