Update Jan 2011

“This is how we know that we love the children of God:

by loving God and carrying out his commands.  In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome . ..” 1 John 5:2-3

Happy New Year!  God is good; isn’t He? For many 2010 was a difficult year, full of trails, pain, and tears. Jesus holds us up with His right hand and carries us through those hard times. He has carried us into 2011.  Another year, a fresh start, a new challenge. **

I look back on 2010 and think about the things God has blessed me with because of His great love. Starting with friends that have gone on to work in the muslim world. I was blessed to be part of their lives and now some are living for Him in Morocco, Egypt, and Afghanistan. While others continue preparing to go to Egypt, Sierra Leon, Iran, and Iraq.  Their love for the lost is infectious and continues to bring me to my knees. Its all about love isn’t it?

House of Hope was a great place to get my love stretched and matured! Oh, those cute, little faces!!  How they have tried my patience, taught me to love, and made me laugh. They have grabbed my heart and I feel their grip tightening everyday. A smile the size of Texas spreads across my face when Pati (5 years old) receives me with a hug and kiss: “AMIGA!!” (“Friend!!”). Please join me in praying for their futures and that they will come to embrace the Jesus they have met in HOH.

There are countless other blessings that He has bestowed, and I’ve shed many tears, but I realize that this all pushes me into a closer relationship with my Savior. He has blessed me with friends, mentors, a church family, and with trails—so that my joy may be complete. I look forward and wonder expectantly what I will learn about my Jesus, and all that He has in store for me. Where will He take me in this year? Please join me in praying for wisdom and obedience and God leads me in this New Year. Thank you for being a part of my life and my team! You are a blessing beyond measure. May God continue to bless and grow each one of you! Don’t forget to email! Love to you all!! 

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