COCKROACHES! YUCK!

How God can use cultureshock to deepen our dependence on Him and confirm our call?

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“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.  God is Faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (I Corinthians 10:13)

During my first days in the Philippines I soon learned that mosquitos love white skin whether in the home or outside. The veteran missionaries were fortunate to have found a nice and spacious house already furnished for us. It was screened in to keep bugs out, which isn’t always a given in many Filipino homes.  If a home isn’t screened, the Filipinos in Bohol may sleep under mosquito nets at night. So what do mosquitos have to do with cockroaches?

The first night that we were alone in the house we went to bed as usual. What seemed a few minutes later, but was really in the middle of the night,  Jim turned on the light, saying “Did you hear that?” “No, What?” I said.  “That buzzing noise”,  “No, you’re dreaming, go back to sleep!” I impatiently responded, though I did take time to look around. Upon finding nothing we went back to bed. (more…)

Me Lord? Go There?

The Importance of Finding and Knowing Your Call

“Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed for I am the Lord your God and I will be with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:920151012154702737_0001

Have you ever cried out to God and said, “God, I am willing to go anywhere you would have me to go. God I am willing to be anything you want me to be.”? Then the day comes and God says, “I want you to go there”.  There LordAre you sure?” You find yourself afraid, or disappointed and want answers now!  So how do you know God’s call on your life for mission?

Some years after we had been married, Jim, my husband said,  “What do you think about us going to the Philippines?”  My internal reaction was, “What Lord… the Philippines?”

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