Skopje, North Macedonia

This week, Jason is distributing gospel literature in the capital city of North Macedonia. The country itself has just over two million people in it with 600,000 residing in the capital. Prayers for many to accept the gospel!

 

New Insulin Pump!

      I received my new Minimed insulin pump and got connected to it and the sensor today! I no longer need to be concerned with my BG dropping too low at night because the new pump will alert me before it begins to drop too low! Jason is definitely happy about the new pump because of all the nighttime lows I have been having with my old one. And when he wants to check what my BG is whether we're together or not, he just checks the app on his phone for my current reading! What a blessing! 

BBC Missions Conference

 Today, we finished up a great Missions Conference at Bible Baptist Church in Bowie, TX.  Seven missionary families attended, one of which was a single lady on deputation to go to Croatia. I enjoyed hearing her present her burden for the people of Croatia, but more specifically, her burden to minister to the children. Croatia is only one of the many countries in Europe in need of the gospel and it is so good to see those surrendered to the Lord's will of reaching Europeans! 

2020 Christmas Tree

My family has had a variety of Christmas trees throughout the years. There have been a few real ones, but for the most part, they have been fake. Yet with all the moving we've done for ministry, we have not been able to hang on to any one fake tree from one year to the next. This year, my husband surprised me with a nine foot pre-lit Christmas tree. It's beautiful! It's the prettiest I've ever owned! The nice tall ceiling in our bedroom and huge window is the perfect spot to display this beauty of a tree!

Many have claimed 2020 to be the worse year ever. But there is still so much good that has happened and we must not cease to count our blessings in the midst of the difficulties. I want to focus on the blessings, including my new Christmas tree :) 

This is the Day which the Lord Hath Made

     This past Thursday was Thanksgiving. While we should give thanks for all things every day of our lives, this special holiday serves as a reminder to give thanks continually. Here are just a few things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving:

1.) Family! What could a Thanksgiving day be without family?! It has been wonderful being with my family as much as we have: deputation, living on the field, traveling together, ministering together, etc. This is the first period in our lives since starting deputation where we are separated during the days: the kids are now in school and Jason and I are building sheds to pay for school. I can hardly believe I only have a few short years left with my children when they will be leaving the nest and starting their own journeys the Lord has planned for their lives! 

2.) Ministry! The picture above was taken in the last town my family lived in Hungary: Szombathely. I am thankful for the time He allowed us to serve in the country. It was wonderful to minister there and it will always hold a special place in my heart!

3.) Salvation! 2020 has certainly been a difficult year for many, but I can not imagine going through life without knowing Christ as Saviour. I am thankful that I can have a personal relationship with Him! 

We each have much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Qualities of a Good Friend

 

1 Samuel 18:1 — 1 Samuel 18:4

1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 

2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. 

3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 

4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

Friendships like that of Jonathan and David are rare these days. When they are discovered, it's in the best interest of each friend to cherish it and not take it for granted. Two people can be friends even if they are very different. Jonathan was a prince. David was a shepherd boy and a harp player for the king. It’s kind of like peanut butter and jelly. They are very different. One is sweet. One is salty. But even though they are very different, they go wonderful together! 

What makes a good friendship? Well, one thing we can see about the friendship of David and Jonathan from verse one is that Jonathan loved David as his own soul. Proverbs 17:17 says “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Friends don’t always agree on every single thing, but even when they don’t agree, they can still love each other.

Another thing that makes a good friend can be found in verse three, “Jonathan and David made a covenant”. A covenant is basically a promise and when you make a promise, you do anything that you can to keep that promise. A good friend is one who says what he means and means what he says.

And the third thing we can see from these verses that makes a good friend is a friend is someone who is a giver. Friends shouldn’t constantly be taking from others but giving. We can see from John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave…” God, as our example, gave to show His love for us.

Reaching Europe

Check out our new ministry video! 

    Reaching Europe is the type of ministry that, as our pastor says, "Missionaries love it! Pastors don't understand it. This is the biggest challenge for Reaching Europe." 

Our desire is to clarify the ministry through this video:

https://youtu.be/j6TxGfXjTT8