Beyond, beyond!

What an amazing God we serve! Ephesians 3:20 says "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." As Priscilla Shirer says "He goes BEYOND, BEYOND!" He truly does! Today I had to get my shots for my voyages this summer :( 

However, we serve a God that goes beyond, beyond! :) The lady who gave me my shots lived in Leticia! :) I was so overwhelmed to meet someone who actually lived where I am headed. Her family were missionaries there when she was younger! She gave me so many awesome tips and great information!

God continually gives me immeasurably more than I could ever imagine, even in the small things! What an amazing God we have!!! He goes BEYOND, BEYOND!! Thankful that He doesn't just give us what we THINK we need, but He goes BEYOND! :) 

Pick up your mat, and walk!

John 5:8- Jesus told him, "Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!" 

Tonight in Bible study, with some amazing ladies, we were studying "Jesus Healing a Lame Man" from John 5.  I was challenged with the question of "Who do you identify with in the story?" We have a choice, we can be like the lame man and pick up our mat and walk or we can choose to be like the Pharisees and choose to question why things are happening and miss the miracle around us. 

I want to stand up and walk. I want to have the faith that no matter what God calls me to do that I will stand up and follow him. I want to not question Him, but follow Him. As I was on my way home I heard the song "What Life Would Be Like" by Big Daddy Weave. Again, I was challenged with "what would life be like" if we were to all "Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk" How would life be different? Would we see needs of others that are not being met? Would we reach out to a lost and dying world? 

I have been challenged to "Stand up, pick up my mat, and walk!" May you find yourself choosing to take a stand and do the work that God has laid before you! 

Big Daddy Weave- "What Life Would Be Like"

Committed to His Call

       This summer I will be joining a mission team of 28 people from Spring Valley Baptist Church traveling to the New Life Children’s Home in Jalaca, Honduras from July 7 through July 13, 2012. In the fall (August- December), I will head to Leticia, Colombia, South America to teach Missionary kids.  

New Life Children’s Home is a Christian missions organization that desires to change lives by providing a safe and loving home for the abandoned and abused children of Honduras while introducing each child to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  More information about New Life Children's Home can be found at www.newlifehonduras.org.  While in Honduras we will be ministering to the children and staff at the New Life Children’s Home as well as various mission opportunities throughout the community.

In Colombia, I will provide education for two families children who are currently serving on the Colombia Amazon team. I will also have the opportunity to participate in ministry with the women on the Colombia Amazon team through “storying” groups that have been started in homes in the local area.

I believe strongly in the power of prayer, I covet the commitment of those who would cover our time in Honduras and my time in Colombia in prayer.