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an update on the transition and the simplicity of obedience.

As many of you might know, it has been over a year and a half since we moved back to southern california. It been a wonderfully difficult time. The reminder in James 1:2 to "Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds" has never been more real to me than this year. These past months have been a experiment in examining the "various kinds"...and in God proving the promise that these trials will produce steadfastness.

It's been too long since I have updated this page. In some ways, I think it is losing its "effectiveness". With our mailchimp updates and our facebook group page, it almost seems like we're falling in to the trap of over-communicating...and in this trap, updates are lost. But...I think over-communicating is "better" than isolation.

Plus...God has done some amazing things during this time and through the challenges, has placed our entire family in positions of growth while stretching and strengthening our faith. For the moment...I just want to share where we're at now...and some ways that you can rejoice with us...

  • Joined a new ministry org, GoSendMe Global. (Michael will be serving as Balkan Regional Leader)
  • Michael is on elder board at West Cypress Church
  • Michael will be starting a Masters in Intercultural Studies at Gateway Seminary
  • Rebecca quit her job at Hope (stress and illness)
    • is now working as a freelance admin assistant
    • hoping to work with GSM more as funds allow
  • Justin is entering his senior year
    • Regular Drummer for WCC praise team
    • Playing football for the first time

  • Kailyn starting Kindergarten
Some needs

  • Financial provision
    • God has consistently made it clear that we are to continue as support raising missionary (I can share stories of how and why we believe this over coffee)
    • In order to do our part for this vision to see disciples made in Kosovo, we must invite others to be part of the team
  • Health (all good at the moment)
  • Wisdom in Rebecca pursuing a part time job

Obedience is hard. It's what we should want to do when we bow our knees to the King...but we still struggle with the temptation to be our own King. I have seen how bad I can be when I think I am in charge. It is a joy to serve the creator of the Universe and, although things aren't "easier"...it sure is a cool place to be!




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