3 months or less

hello all :) i hope everyone had a lovely Easter!  sorry it's been a bit since we've updated. well things have been slow moving these past few weeks but hannah notified me that we are due to head out in 2 months and like 20ish days. which - whoa! that's sneaking up on us pretty quickly. we're still well under our goal of $16,000. so right now we've just got plane tickets in hand and no funds for school. ah but they call it faith for a reason, right? :) all i know is that God is mighty, faithful and will provide all that we need. 

a couple of thoughts that have struck me lately that i wanted to share:

1) i have been watching The Bible series on The History Channel and there was a part that really stuck with me (aside from the obvious crucifixion/resurrection aspect) from the last episode - it was a scene depicted from Acts 3:6 - But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you...." and this reminded me of our calling and focus. though we may not always have money, we can always share the Gospel of Christ with others. watching this series, reminded me of the sacrifices others have made in order for us to be able to share the Gospel of Christ with others (usually w/out physical harm). i am so grateful for the men and women, then and now. 

2) i was able to attend a special service last night at one of our large local churches, Seacoast in Mt. Pleasant. where Matt Redman would be singing and his lovely wife, Beth, speaking. it was a last minute decision but i am so thankful i went! the message was so spot on for me. i have always enjoyed matt's music but never knew his testimony. hearing his wife speak of their various hardships that led them to write "you never let go" moved me. that in such tragedy such a powerful song could be written. this song has special meaning to me, b/c about 5 years ago i went through a pretty devastating time of loss and this song became my anthem.  it blew me away how God reminded me, AGAIN of His faithfulness, incredible kindness and attention to detail over the years :) what an amazing Savior! i love the fact that despite anything you've been through, He's never let go. <3

and finally last thought - God has placed this verse on our hearts recently as a reminder -  joshua 1:9 -  ^"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

- beverly