The Vine vs The Branches

I just want to start by sharing my prayer letter for the day. Thank you so much Cynthia for this quote:

"I am a vine. You are little branches. I am the only vine that reaches the ground and has roots rich in the soil. If you don't anchor yourself in me, you will be a brittle, dead branch. If you make a home in me, you will bear fruit. That's the whole point of a branch. I am your Father. You are my beautiful children, and I am your providing and forgiving comforter."

This comes from the book "Jesus with Dirty Feet" and it stresses so much what we are here to do. Today we worked in a school that was funded by Transform Asia like Asian Hope with LOGOS. These kids were orphans from the dump site. Not only do they teach these kids colors, numbers, how to read and write, teach them English, but they also teach them about God as well. If these kids don't learn about God, and learn to anchor themselves in God they will be a dead branch. It really made me think about how many people around the world don't know or believe in God. These kids are not just given a physical home with this school, but they are also given a home in God. They are being taught what it means to have a relationship with God. They are taught songs about God, and they have so much joy in their face. The fact that they are being taught about God, they will bear fruit. The seed is being planted and watered so to speak. It says "You are my beautiful children." Sometimes we forget that there are people all over the world that are God's children as well, even the ones who don't know about or believe in God. It isn't just about us and our personal relationship with God. Yes, that is important, but that isn't everything.

This also reminds me of John 15 when Jesus talks about being the vine. It also talks about pruning and that we are constantly pruned back. Because we are a part of the vine, and Jesus is the vine, without Him we will be brittle dead branches. We are constantly being pruned daily, and it is because we are part of the vine of Jesus. Jesus is the only vine that reaches the ground and has roots rich in soil. We must be in relationship with Him constantly. We must seek Him out not only in our lives, but in the lives of others as well. We must also bring this news to those that can't get it. That is what we are doing here. This quote just reminds me of why I am here, why I am called to missions, and my purpose in all of this. I didn't read this until the end of the day, but it is funny how that brought meaning to my entire day.

It seems like lately I have been going through the days just going: "Okay God, where are you going to show up? What are you going to show me? And over and over God is going: "Oh you think I am going to move there? You think I am going to show up where you want me to? Sorry, but I don't work that way!" God really showed up in this prayer letter. I am constantly learning that there are ways to experience God outside of the ways that I already know, or that are familiar to me. I am in a different country, you think that would be an easy thing to comprehend. In no way is that easy at all! God doesn't move the same way every time, and I am not going to experience Him the same way every time. I may have instances where I experience Him in similar ways, but everyday isn't going to be like that. I am not going to audibly hear Him everyday. Somedays He is going to show up point blank, slap me in my face, and say here I am! Other days I am going to have to look and search. It is constant growth, and I am constantly being transformed and shaped everyday in my thinking and in my actions. God is my providing and giving comforter. Just because I don't experience Him a certain way every day, doesn't mean I am abandoned. He is always there, and always providing.

--Discerning the Call
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The Meek

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." -- Matthew 5:5-6

This morning we went to church at LOGOS. The service was so amazing. It was in English, which was something that felt different, but also something that I have no longer taken for granted. The pastor spoke this morning on Matthew 5:5-6. He talked about what it means to be meek. The world constantly tells us that it is the fierce and the strong that inherit the earth. For example, people like Genghis Khan or Alexander the Great. Genghis Khan once controlled twenty two percent of the earth. Alexander the Great also conquered and controlled a lot as well. Those things only lasted a generation, and those people both died very young. Psalm 37:8-9 tells us how the meek should act.

"Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land." -- The Word

Moses is the perfect example of what it is to be meek. In Numbers 16 Korah comes to Moses and Aaron and questioned them. They told them "You have gone to far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord's assembly?" -- Numbers 16:3 Moses could have lashed out, he could have had Korah killed! Instead he was meek! "When Moses heard this, he fell face down. (FACE DOWN!) Then he said to Korah and all of his followers 'In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him and who is holy and He will have that person come near to him" -- Numbers 16:4-5

Meek does not mean you are weak! Greeks used the word meek to describe a stallion that had been broken or tamed. It still had power, but it was power that was under control. In Philippians 2 we are shown that Jesus was meek.

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!" -- The Word

Jesus had the same power as God. With one wave of His hand Jesus could have cut down so many people that opposed Him. He could have saved himself from the cross, but He did not! Jesus was meek! He didn't grasp for equality, but made himself nothing, NOTHING! Meek people are not frail! The martyrs such as Steven were not weak, they were meek! Meek people respond to criticism well, they are gentle, and they only get angry when God is dishonored. We as people get angry and retaliate immediately when we are hurt. Instead we should not be angry and retaliate, but be like Moses. So I challenge you, just as I was challenged this morning, and am constantly challenged. Become meek! Become like Moses and Jesus! Only become angry when God is dishonored. You might say this task is impossible, but Matthew 7:13 tells us:

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." -- The Word

It isn't going to be easy, it is going to be tough, but the meek will inherit the earth! Not the strong or those who conquer, but the humble.

Also tonight, I got a chance to sit and talk with Fanny. Fanny does the cooking and cleaning here. She just graduated from LOGOS last year, and is leaving at the end of July to go to college in Colorado. She sat down with me and just asked me question after question about my relationship with Christ. "When I first met you, I thought you were weird. You are a good weird though. I thought you were just very immature." She really encouraged me, and told me that I was growing so much. She also told me that she loved how I just knew the Bible and could spit out verses. Once again I praise God for that spiritual gift! She was just so surprised because she didn't know that I could be this serious. It was great to just talk with her, and I mainly just told her about my life which was completely fine with me. God definitely used her to encourage me though! I am so blessed every day by God! Thank You Father for constantly showing Your face!

--Discerning the Call
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Pray:

Physical Labor Day today! Now isn't that what all missions are supposed to be about? Hahaha that is what I thought, and it is so funny that God has radically changed that view since I have been here. This has been a huge relational ministry mission trip, and I love it!!

We woke up this morning, and throughout the whole day it seems like tensions with the team have been running high. It has been hard because people are struggling with voicing where they have been hurt by other people. This morning at prayer our team covenant was re-read, but it seems like that really didn't help. I feel like I am the only one that comes to people when I have a problem or they hurt me. So I ask that those of you who read this would pray for our team. Pray for unity, and that God would bring us together. He is so much bigger than any petty, worldly thing that satan is using to distract us.

"Do not let the sun go down while you are angry, and do not give the devil a foothold" --Ephesians 4:26-27!

Father I pray that you would be with our team. Tensions have been high lately, and there has been a lot of bickering. I pray that you would help us to remember that no one is perfect, and that we all make mistakes. I also pray that you would help us know that we are all children of God, every single on of us is precious to you! I pray that you would not let any of us go to sleep with anger in our hearts. I pray that you would give us the strength and the courage to speak up when we are hurt, and know that you will have control of that situation! Father, You are bigger than all of this, than all of us, than anything we can imagine. Help us to remember that daily and share your love. Father I pray that we would constantly encourage each other, and view each other with the unconditional love that you pour out on us daily! I love you Father. Amen.

We got to go to the elementary Asian Hope school, paint rooms from 8:30-4:30! It was only about 3 blocks away so we just walked! It was so good to do some physical labor, but challenging as well. I was so used to the relational part that I forgot sometimes things just need to be painted. It felt so good to know that these kids would have a newly painted, nice room to have class in. I wish I could see the joy in their hearts the first day they walk into that room. Afterwards we came back, got cleaned up, rested, and then had a barbecue!

Dan and his family grilled chicken and pork, and then cooked rice. We also had duck eggs, and fried crickets! I refused to eat the duck egg (which had a dead baby duck in it), but I did eat fried crickets! They weren't bad at all! All of the LOGOS high school kids came over and ate with us. Afterwards we played Ninja, and then played some Egyptian Rat Race. Ninja is by far one of my new favorite games, and if anyone doesn't know and wants to learn, ask me when I get back to the states. Please continue to pray for our team. Prayer is so so powerful. Thank you all so much!

-_Discerning the Call
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Trust

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" -- Proverbs 3:5

I am really enjoying hanging out with these Asian Hope kids! This just constantly furthers my call to youth ministry, and further reminds me why God sent me here instead of China. Thank you God! We worked with the younger elementary kids this morning. I got to work in the pool, and because most of them couldn't swim they needed a lot more people there. These kids were given life jackets, but they really had to trust us. To see the trust in a complete stranger to make sure they didn't drown or get injured was so beautiful to see. They clung to us like we were going to be the last person they ever saw again. The majority of these young kids were orphans, but to see them so happy in the situation (without parents) that they were in was just a joy to see.

As I was in the pool helping with the kids, I was also hanging out with David (from LOGOS) and Tia and some of the other LOGOS high school kids. Hak-Lee (I am not sure abut the spelling) has really been a joy to be around as well. He is so full of life, and always happy and outgoing! Afterwards Fanny brought us PB&J sandwiches with bananas. Fanny is one of the women that cooks for us at the Sanctuary (the place where we are living). Fanny is such an amazing woman of God! She is so funny, outgoing, sarcastic, and is about to move to Colorado to go to school. She has constantly cooked wonderful food while we are here, and we have been so blessed to have that!

After we ate, we got to go to a place called Kingdom Kreations. Yes, that is spelled correctly, the store spelt it like that on purpose. The woman that worked there has been here for about eight years. They have taken Vietnamese and Cambodian people that were forced out of their homes from the city and given them jobs. Their goal is to show these people how to make things by stitching and sewing, but also minister to them as well. They go once a week outside of the city and minister to these people who were forced out of their homes by the government. By forced, I mean the government burned down their houses so they could build a casino and hotel on that land. Many of the Vietnamese are refugees, and their descendants from Vietnam. The woman that runs the company shows so much care and compassion for these people. God is definitely showing me what His unconditional love is. Then we got to go to a cafe that takes Cambodian children, and orphans and gives them jobs, and gets them off the streets. One of Davids friends used to work their, and was promoted and now has his own office. David is definitely more outgoing than the other high schoolers that are working with us and comes with us to other places. He is the only one that does that actually.

God has definitely been showing me that this trip isn't just about what He is doing in my life. My eyes have definitely been opened to where He is moving in others, and that He is bigger than just my personal relationship with Him. I have definitely struggled with this and it has been a challenge. I want to get to know these LOGOS kids so much more, and want them to open up a lot more, but I know that God's timing is impeccable. As I stated earlier, I never know how much a conversation, or even just hanging out with these kids can do. I will never know the full effect of what God is doing. It is frustrating, but it is humbling as well. The way that these kids trusted us when they were swimming, I must trust God. I am constantly reminded that God is definitely here, and definitely ALIVE!

--Discerning the Call
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In Everything, You Are There

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." -- Isaiah 43:1

Today is kind of a struggle for me to type. As I go through my day and recall what we did, its hard for me to see the full view of how God moved. I know that God moves through us in ways that we can't even imagine or sometimes even see. Sometimes we never see the full effect of our works. That is something that is frustrating, but so beautiful as well. We never know what a smile, a encouraging word, or a bracelet can do in a child's life.

We woke up and went to the fourth floor, which is a terrace (or roof as others call it) and had our morning team prayer. We were encouraged again to let each other know our frustrations, if we had any, between our team members. This has been something God has definitely given me the strength to do while I have been here. Just like last night when I went and talked with David about how I was upset. God definitely moves in that. I don't know why we are so afraid sometimes to let people know they hurt us. We can not let the sun go down on our anger, we can't let the devil get a foothold! So I encourage all of you to do the same back home in your relationships, or wherever you are. Remember they are your brothers and sisters in Christ! God will permeate that situation. After we prayed, we had a wonderful, huge, filling breakfast. I had three brand muffins, eggs, and a piece of toast. Once again mom, your son is not going hungry. After breakfast it was off to LOGOS!

This morning we had sixth, seventh, and eight, graders! These kids did not go to LOGOS. They went to a school that spoke 50 percent English, and 50 percent Kumar. The girls got to swim first, and the boys went and played soccer or basketball. Obviously I was on the soccer field with the kids. We split up into three teams and just alternated teams every ten minutes. These kids were so good! We also had kids in high school, from LOGOS, that were helping us as well. Two of these kids that I really have started to get to know and hang out with are Tia, and David (not to be confused with David on our team). Tia was on my soccer team today, and both of us got to play soccer with the kids and just jokingly talk noise with each other. Of course Tia's team was the only one that scored so I never heard the end of it. The kids rotated, and then we had a lesson and sang songs. When the kids left, we ate lunch and then we headed over to Dan's house.

Dan's house is right down the road from the boy's home. They have two houses side by side, with eight kids in each house, and house parents for both of those houses. I got to go see one of the houses. Most of the afternoon was filled with ping pong. All of these LOGOS kids speak great English, and are required to if they want to go there. They also have to have someone in their family that speaks English. So language isn't an issue. I held my own against David, but he beat me every time in ping pong by two points. He then took me to a little store right outside the neighborhood to get a snack and a drink. Dried fruit, and some pomegranate drink that David recommended! It was phenomenal! I got to talk with him just about his life, and what he wanted to do when he got out of the school. He wants to go into the military. He is very strategic, and when he was little he used to romp around in the woods with friends with air-soft guns and play CTF (capture the flag for you noobs out there). I didn't really get to talk with him about his relationship with Christ. As Dan informed us, some of them believe, some don't, and some just don't really talk about it. As we continue to work with them I know that that will come up. I can't wait to share with them about Christ, and listen to them about what they believe. I know that I need to be patient though. As for what is to come later? We do the same thing tomorrow except with second, third, and fourth graders. After that I am not too sure, but I know we may have some chances for some street evangelism. YES! Whatever we do though, it is all for the glory of God. I also like not knowing the schedule, because I can take it one day at a time. God is definitely here, this is definitely where I am supposed to be, and I am constantly being reminded of that daily!

I got to spend some family brother sister time with Rebecca as well tonight! It was really encouraging and good because we have yet to do that since we have been here. It was good to be reminded that she is always here for me no matter what and vice versa. I really love that girl, and can't wait to see the way God continues to grow her here, and next year as she is an intern. Rebecca you may or may not read this, but I have something for you: I want you to know what a wonderful, beautiful, amazing daughter of Christ you are. I see Him in your daily actions, whether it be hanging out with kids, or washing our teams clothes because you wanted to. I am so glad that God brought us together. Keep strength in times of trouble. Remember that God is always with you, and thank you for always being there for me. I thank you for the unconditional love you have constantly poured out into my life. You are near and dear to my heart. I praise God for you, and for your relationship with Zack. I can think of no better guy for you to be with. Both of you are great children of God. Ya'lls pursuit of God in your relationship is something to be desired. I can't wait to see what He has in store for both of you!

--Discerning the Call
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Hope

The day started off with hurt and sorrow. Dan, the leader of Asian Hope, and our leader for the remainder of the trip picked us up. We parked, walked along the river, and talked about Asian Hope. We talked about Asian Hope as an organization, their background, how Jack got involved, and what we were going to be doing for the next nineteen days. As we were talking many people came up to us asking us for money, or if we wanted to buy anything. The first group of kids that we actually came upon were very nice. We gave them our water and they talked with us, and one kid flexed like he was a wrestler. The next two kids that came up to us were a different story. They followed us around for at least thirty minutes. At first they were just asking us to buy books, but for some reason one of the kids became angry. This kid was ten years old at the most. Out of nowhere he just started cussing us out. "F*** you, F*** you all." He kept repeating it over and over again. He even began to shove through us and to hit some of us. This immediately upset me. He then hit David, and David grabbed him by the back of the neck and pushed him away. Not extremely forcefully, but enough to let the kid know he was stronger. I became distraught after that. Once that happened things just progressively got worse. The kid grabbed rocks, threatened to throw them at us, continued to curse us out. Numerous times Dan had to take rocks from the kids hands. Dan sat down with the kid very calmly and talked to him, but it seemed like nothing helped. This continued to happen until we left.

I broke into tears immediately after getting on the van. What makes this kid so angry? What has hardened his heart like this? We aren't just called to serve and minister to the kids in the organizations we are with, but to everyone. I wanted this kid to see the love I had for him, but his hatred for us blinded him to that. That was something I needed to see, and this is a reality. All the kids in Cambodia aren't like the ones we have worked with. All of them don't always run and greet you, or jump and climb on you. It was something I definitely needed to see. What God is showing me with that, I am still trying to discern. When we got to the hospitality house I immediately took out my Bible.

"Turn to Matthew 5!"
Okay God.

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:13-16

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." Matthew 5:38-42

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:43-48.

That is exactly what I needed to hear. Then Kevin came to talk with me. He spoke so much truth, and reminded me that I can't control others. Both brought me a lot of comfort, and I knew I needed to talk to David as well. We ate a wonderful lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and bananas. We then went to LOGOS! This is the school that was founded by Asian Hope, and where we will be doing most of our work for the next nineteen days. This school is very diverse; filled with Cambodian, American, Korean, and Canadian students. They all speak English as well, and are required to if they go to school there. We toured the school, and it is wonderful! Three stories of classrooms, a cafeteria on the roof covered by the awning, a pool, a basketball court, and a soccer field! YES! Immediately I was like soccer that's what's up! For the next two and a half hours I got to play soccer with some of the kids from the school. These kids were anywhere from 7th-12th grade! We had three teams of 6 and we played ten minute games and rotated teams. I wasn't picked first, but I was the first American picked! Josh Riggs and I actually got picked for the same team. "Okay so here are our two goals:" Josh Riggs said "One, show these guys that we are actually decent. Two, talk a little trash." Josh likes to talk trash when he isn't that great a something hahaha. I love it. We didn't talk any trash, but we did both hold our own for playing with kids who have played soccer all their lives. And yes, I actually scored a goal, which was my goal for the day. I must admit though I did front flip at mid-field after I scored, but they all laughed and applauded.

After soccer, back home to shower up, and eat dinner. This place feels like home, it just feels right. That is the only way I know how to explain it. Dinner was a phenomenal rice and beef with french fries. Then we met as a team, and Krystle told her testimony. It was amazing! She has been through so much, and God is still working on her heart. It was great to just meet as a team as well, which we haven't done since the youth camp. Afterwards I went to talk with David. God continues to surprise me with David. He has grown so much since we have been here, and has become so receptive to hearing other people. I have gained so much respect for him, and love him so much! I now understand that unconditional love that Kevin and Krystle have for him, and I definitely have it as well! Then David, Josh Riggs, and myself just sat, talked and laughed for an hour. I love being here with these guys. Everyone! My team is full of wonderful sons and daughters of Christ. I can't wait to see the way God moves over these next nineteen days. I pray that we would all continue to be open to it, and our expectations would constantly continue to be shattered.

--Discerning the Call
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Sabbath

May 31st/June 1st

ANGKOR WAT


"By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work." -- Genesis 2:2

The past two days we have been in Seim Reap, resting, touring, and relaxing. I feel like we have been going and doing constantly since we have got here, and I have really got a chance to fully just sit back and rest. Even on Sunday we were working with children in the dump site. Doing God's work is exhausting. Don't get me wrong, it is a good exhausting, but even Jesus had a Sabbath. God has definitely given us rest, and relaxation and I am thankful for it because tomorrow we go to work in Asian Hope for the next 20 days!

Seim Reap is a city in Cambodia where Angkor Wat is located. Angkor Wat is a huge temple and one of the seven wonders of the world! Not only did we get to see the temple of Angkor Wat, but we got to see two other temples as well! Seeing these things made me wonder how long it actually took people to build this! The carvings into the stone as well were intricate and amazing. All of it just filled me with awe! After we went to see the temples we went back to the hotel and went and just relaxed in the pool. It felt so good to just lay in a pool and relax, especially after touring 3 temples, for an hour each, in one-hundred degree weather. After the pool I got showered up and had an hour and a half to go do some quiet time.

Back to Timothy! I read through 2 Timothy and Titus. Paul's words to both of these men are so encouraging! Passage upon passage, God was just continually speaking through me! I wish I could point out every scripture I read, but I am going to encourage you to go read them. Two that really stuck out to me were these:

"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." -- 2 Timothy 1:7

"This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." -- 2 Timothy 2:8-10

Even delving into my Bible was rest. After I read through these Seth Reich (Susanna's brother, and another team member from the South LA team) came out of his room and sat down with me. We just sat and talked. We had a great talk about the Bible, understanding the Bible, and the different view points that come with it. We talked for an hour. It was so encouraging and great to get to know another brother in Christ! We ate dinner that night, and then Seth, Laura, Susanna, and I hung out and just chatted. Really getting to know Seth and Susanna has been a great joy! This morning we went to visit a school, but it was licensed by the government. The government here is really passive aggressive in dealing with other religions. They say they allow other religions, but no churches can be built within 2 kilometers of a Buddhist temple, and more and more temples are going up every day! These pastors are not supported by their church either. The money they make supports their congregation. So if a member has no money for rice, the pastor takes that money and buys them rice. That is so hard to hear, and see, and to know. We then went to a farm. There were kids that went to school out their, and from the moment we got there, they flocked to us! We got to sing songs with them, and then play a game with them. They joy on their faces, and constant smiles always radiate God! They love Him with a passion!

We flew back to Phnom Penh and went to get a massage. Yes, I Chase Fallin, got a massage. It was so awesome and relaxing. Let me just tell you, it was full body, and hour long, and only 8 dollars. More rest! We then went and had our last meal with the South LA team and then told them goodbye around 9:30 tonight. To Susanna, Seth, Diane, and Jack:

You are going to be sorely missed. Working with you this past week and watching God move within each and every one of you has been so wonderful to see. You have all taught me so much! May God bless each and every one of you! I pray that you have a safe trip home, and as you return home that you continue to use what God has shown you here. I pray that the Lord would continue to move in mighty ways through every one of you. I am so blessed to have known you all, and I thank God for putting us together to do His work! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Continue to be in prayer for us as we are here for these next 20 days! I hope that we will see each other again soon! Also Susanna Darryl is reading the Bible, and praying for Carl to be safe.

Tonight I also got to skype with Cassie and Tamara. To my daughters in Christ: I love both of you! Continue to seek out what God wants for your life. Take time daily to spend with Him! I know you are busy, but the most important time of the day we have is the time we spend with Him! Seek out that time, spend it with Him, and ask for discernment in Your life. Remember, Your ultimate self worth is in Him. Not in friends, relationships, family, or anyone of this earth, but in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! Continue to delve in His word, and encourage others daily. Those two things go a long way, and I have definitely been taught that here. May God bless you both and continue to give strength daily! I love both of you dearly, and may God continue to show you His path. You are both wonderful daughters of Christ!

--Discerning the Call
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