our hearts

as we have settled mostly into our home,

and joe has had the tunnels erected a couple weeks and is awaiting Jan 3

when he begins the moving of the water tanks and then planting, 

and as i await the kiddos starting school so i can dig into ministry opportunities...

our hearts have been touched

daily

by the lives around us.

lives 

that our God sent his Son 

to a manger

and a cross 

for

just like us.

as i look out my window 

and i see men digging in my trash

i think... 

there is no favoritism in God's eyes.

God loves us both the same.

but Satan seeks to kill and destroy us both. 

these men digging in my garbage are gripped by poverty,oppression, and injustice.

we
are gripped by materialism, self indulgence, and guilt.

both are life drainers

and both separate us from all God has for us.

God is working on our hearts and minds

in this place.

we are excited at all the opportunities ahead 

to share His love with those around us.

can't wait to share more details as they unfold.

in the meantime

please pray 

for us as we seek to follow the Lord

for us to see the opportunities to serve right before us each day

for the people of the township Masi (approx 2 miles from us)

who were involved in the recent fires there (over 700 people lost homes and belongings).

make me know the way i should go, for to you i lift up my soul. psalm 143:8