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“Mosaic Live” in Changchun China September 18, 2011. The first event of its kind is designed as a tool to reach college students through drama, music, and dance.
Be a part of this incredible event by going with us or by helping us go with a financial gift.

Instant in season

"Preach the word of God. Be prepared whether the time is favorable or not." 2 Timothy 4:3,
The lesson here is to always be prepared to share, exhort, and encourage others. We must be quick on our feet with a ready word. What is God showing you today? Maybe it is for someone else and not just for you. Living instant in season, living 'in the moment' while raising teenagers is a great example of this. It was as if my children tried to catch me off guard with questions and comments. I had to be always 'on' prepared to give the right answer and not allow them to shake me. This was great training for a life devoted to God and His people. Instant in season is living like God. To Him the past, present and future are all happening at the same time. There are no time limitations for Him. To be fully effective Christians we must live 'in the moment' prepared to give an answer to every person we meet. Today, Lord, I will walk alert and ready, instant in season, ready to share the Word of God.

A Solid Foundation

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. Luke 6:46-48.

It would be so nice if we could learn everything from God all at once. but a foundation is not built in that way. There are many steps to properly lay a foundation. The Lord speaks and directs us one step at a time. When we obey, we are given another step and another. A solid, strong foundation is secure and in times of wind, rain, storms we will stand strong. Listen to Him and do what He says. Sounds easy, right?

Living in China

Friends living in China learn to work with or around the system. There is an incredible network of communication, not cell phones or internet but one by one the word is passed around until all have heard. Karen (not her real name)is so bold with her words. She knows the limitations better than I, therefore she knows what to say and who to speak to. Karen truly believes her life is not her own, she belongs to God. She must watch her back every day but this knowledge doesn't slow her down in her pursuit of God and her desire to share the gospel of Jesus to people around her. We have it so easy here in the US, yet we are afraid to share our faith to our neighbors even though there is no threat of danger. Oh, to be more like our Christian friends living in China. Lord, help us to be more bold to share our faith. You are our reason for living, Lord Jesus!
Until all have Heard!!

Holiness

Colossians 3:12-14
"So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it."

It is so hard to 'walk out' holiness. To dress in the wardrobe God picked out is a visual picture for me. Choices, every day we must determine to put on kindness, humility, forgiveness, and love for everyone around us, whether they deserve it or not. To be more like Christ should be our goal, He is our example of holiness,He was kind to the unlovable. Today, I will work harder to remember the wardrobe I'm wearing. Lord, help me to be compassionate and kind to every person I meet today.

Choices

Everyday we have choices to make, what to wear, what to eat, what to do. Everyday God places opportunities in front of us. We have a choice, are we aware of His divine orchestration in every step we take? Today let's choose to look for the ones around us who are hurting, lonely and in need. What can I do today to make a difference in someone's life? How can I demonstrate the power and love of God in a life today? Lord, guide us all!

Friends in China

Every trip we get to know more beautiful women living in China. We have formed lasting friendships and I am so glad to know each one. We go to be a blessing and help with the work there and we end up getting so blessed by these loving saints. Thank you my friends, I can't wait to see you again in September!

Foster Children in China

There are so many foster children throughout China in need of loving care. Abandoned and neglected, these children are potential future world leaders. We can help to love, educate, and provide for some of the most beautiful, innocent hearts in China by networking with foster care programs and by going ourselves to provide helping loving hands. This is the gospel walked out.