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“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Corinthians 1:4, NIV) Thank you for standing with us!    The Apostle Paul declares that missionaries cannot go unless they are sent. THANK YOU for sending us. We could not do this without you. Together, God is using our combined faith sacrifices to make a difference in…

“In his name the nations will put their hope.” (Matthew 12:21, NIV) What is an international church?    When we share God’s call on our lives to plant an International Church in Malaga, Spain, so many follow up by asking this question. Historically, an international church meets four basic criteria: 1) primarily English-speaking, 2) ethnically diverse, 3) evangelical/,multi-denominational, and 4) strong…

“See, I am doing a new thing!    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness    and streams in the wasteland.”(Isaiah 43:19, NIV) Change is a Part of Life    Change is never easy; that’s the understatement of the year! Sometimes we chose change and sometimes change choses us. Change has…

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10, NIV) There’s something coming … something joyful!   The angel announced to the shepherds in the fields that the Messiah had been born in Bethlehem. This Savior will be a source of great joy. Can you imagine it?…

When a MOUNTAIN STANDS BEFORE YOU. “The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.” (Psalm 97:5, NLT)   We love to stand on top of the mountain. It’s is a place of celebration; a place to enjoy the view, take a moment to rest, and recall the journey to the top. It’s a…

Celebrating … Trusting … Anticipating Our last picture from our apartment balcony in Barcelona. We have officially arrived back in the United States and stepped into another moment of transition; our first furlough. It’s a time to refresh, to reconnect with family and supporters, and to connect with new partners for the future work. We are having a blast…