The World is Here- NYC

There is a Christian truth that I hope to grasp. It's the principle that I must continually keep learning and growing in knowledge and faith. God has opened the door for me to join a group that is learning how to share our faith with others effectively and efficiently. When I am finished with this group, I will be commissioned by my peers to start my own group to train more Christians to do the same.

Sharing our faith can be a scary thing, but it doesn't have to be. Somehow we have been intimidated by the world and think we are forcing our faith on others if we share. Granted, some Christians error on that side and jam the gospel down the throats of people, but truly sharing your faith is sharing your story. It's communicating to others that we were down and out without hope, but God stepped in and restored us. There are few people who would be offended by hearing how "you" have experienced peace and victory.

As I learn how to better share my story with others, I pray that God will stir many more Christians to boast in the Lord and what he has done for them. I pray for a movement of God on my heart that leads me to love him with all my heart, soul, mind and strength.

 These men comprise my new group. They are from India, Bangladesh, South Carolina, and Indonesia, and they all live in Queens! The world is here in NYC, and God has brought key people to faith in Christ and is using them to change the landscape of this city and the world.

This is why Larry and I (and our families) are moving to NYC to start a new church. We believe God is calling us to be part of this new mission work. We don't know all the answers yet. We don't have a map of the future detailing exactly HOW this church will come about. But what we do have is the willingness to admit that we NEED to continually grow in our knowledge and faith. And God will continue to use us while we grow. And we don't have to have all the answers before God uses us... we just have to obey what he has already told us to do.

Prayer Request:
Larry and Lindsey are moving to NYC next week. Please pray for Larry as he drives from Houston to NYC and unloads the moving truck. Pray for Lindsey and Micah as Larry is away. Pray for Micah's adoption to be on schedule, and pray for peace to overwhelm all of our hearts as we trust that God is good and he is in control!