tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76752126221627668842024-03-13T17:13:05.286-07:00Growing In GraceChelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-33557153328179312742012-07-17T14:03:00.000-07:002012-07-17T14:03:06.389-07:00July 17th :)<br />
1 Samuel 16<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">1And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the Lord said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the Lord.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">4 And Samuel did that which the Lord spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the Lord's anointed is before him.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">7 <b>But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.</span><br />
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: <b>and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.</b> So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">14 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">15 And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">16 Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">17 And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.</span><br />
18 <b>Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">19 Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">20 And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">21 And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I know this is a long piece of scripture but I wanted ya'll to read it as a whole. Reading it this morning I noticed something completely new to me and then shared it with the girls during devotions.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"> Samuel was sent to anoint David, basically announcing to David that he was the next king of Israel. And what did David do??? He went back to the sheep. David didn't move to the city, didn't enroll in law school (figuratively speaking).He didn't go knocking on the palace door, neither did he gather an army to challenge Saul. David was young, we don't know how young, but probably a teenager. Yet we don't see a youthful arrogance or a desire to rule the world. David returned to the sheep. He wasn't impatient, he didn't take matters into his own hands. David continued faithfully with what the Lord had given him to do. Verse 18 says,<b> "Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him". </b>God taught David everything he needed for the palace while tending to his father's sheep. God provided a way for David to get to the palace without David's help. While David was faithfully doing his 'little' job God prepared him to lead a nation. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Every day is an opportunity for us to learn, grow, and become who the Lord has called us to be. We don't have to be on the fast-track. We don't have to pine and worry about how we are going to do great things for God. Do what He has given you to do TODAY. If you are willing He will gladly take care of the rest. If God used long days and nights in the fields with stinky sheep (sorry Cher) to prepare David for kingship then He can use stinky diapers, boring jobs, lonely nights, and dusty roads to prepare us for His purpose. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">So don't be discouraged if you feel like there is a mountain in between you and whatever it is that God has promised you. God makes ordinary extraordinary, the secret is the Holy Spirit. Verse 13, <b>"And the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward". </b></span><br />
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All is well here at Rancho Maranatha!! We have had some rain so everything has turned green!!! Unfortunately the grasshoppers and gnats have arrived as well :(<br />
The bible studies in the many different villages continue. I just returned from the ladies study in Osobampo. This study always blesses me so much!!! The ladies are so hungry for the word and desire to grow :)<br />
This afternoon we will be heading to Tesia, then tomorrow to Torocoba and San Antonio.<br />
I don't like the heat...........I don't think it likes me very much either, haahahaha.<br />
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Blessings to all. Please keep us in your prayers (especially our vehicles)!!!Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-21914017065379133012012-06-15T12:28:00.001-07:002012-06-15T12:28:16.906-07:00Mauricio!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Everyone :) I went to see little Mauricio this Wednesday. You may remember me mentioning a young lady from Eubodia's family in Huazahuari named Ophelia. Ophelia's delivery of Mauricio turned into quite an emergency. It's a miracle that they are both alive and well today. Ophelia is doing very well! She has put weight back on and had a HUGE smile on her face. While I was in the states Rogelio stopped going to Huazahuari and started going to another small village about 1/2 mile down the road called Torocoba. The majority of the people that were coming to Huazahuari were from Torocoba so it made sense to move it. This Wednesday 3 generations sat and listened to God's word. Don Juan and his wife, their three sons, their wives, and their kids. It was SOOOO awesome. They have such a desire to hear the truth. Their eyes lit up when the saw my guitar! We sang some worship songs, I believe they really enjoyed it. While Rogelio shared out of John 1 I sat on the floor and colored with the kids :) The kids that live in Torocoba used to come to my class in Huazahuari. I hope that the rest of the kids from Huazahuari will start coming to the class in Torocoba now.<br />
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Earlier on Wednesday we went to Mocuzari for ladies biblestudy. Roshon had been teaching a study there but had stopped going because no one was coming. However, the ladies asked Roshon to return. So this Wednesday was our first time back and Roshon started a study on the book of Esther. It was AWESOME. The Lord definitely spoke through her. Since this was our first week she did a brief review of the book of Esther to familiarize the ladies with the story. However the Lord turned her heart towards the younger girls in the room and she began to exhort them to prepare themselves for the time and place that the Lord had for them. Using Esther as an example of course. At the end we found out that what she shared had to do directly with something that several of the young girls had gone through the week before. So to make a long story short, it was awesome :) :) :) :) :) Please pray that the Lord would continue to bless this biblestudy and use Roshon.<br />
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I'v been back a week and a half and I feel like I just got here. The first several days I was here we didn't have any water. The pump had just been repaired/replaced the month before so it was very frustrating to be having problems again. Dan, Rogelio, and the army of girls worked to bring the pump up, install a new one, and put it back down again. After that was done it still wasn't working correctly. Thank God that by the next morning though everything appeared to be back in order!!!! We hope and pray that it stays that way!<br />
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It is really hot here... And dry. We are waiting rather impatiently for the rain to come so that everything will turn green once again.<br />
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Josie Ray has officially graduated from high school! She just sent her application in to the Calvary Chapel bible college in Ensenada, Lord willing she will be accepted. If she is she will be leaving us soon :(<br />
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Monce's graduation is coming up soon as well. Next semester she will be starting at a college in University.<br />
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Last but not least I am proud to officially announce that Hector and I are engaged!!!! He asked me during his graduation ceremony the day after my arrival :) :) :) :) : ) I'm one happy girl! The wedding will be November 3rd.<br />
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Blessings to All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
ChelsChelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-768996910843617122012-05-25T10:11:00.000-07:002012-05-25T10:13:08.115-07:00Psalm 1<br />
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<span class="text Ps-1-6">So let's go back to the summer of 2006, I was 14 years old. The Stearns family had returned from Mexico a little over a year prior. My dad had been earnestly searching for the Lord's will as to where we were supposed to settle. He had just decided that we were to move to the state of Missouri where he felt lead to pastor a church. In July I was at a youth retreat with my best friend, both of us mourning the upcoming move. One morning during my quiet time the Lord brought Psalm 1 to my attention. As I carefully read through I remember the Lord telling me, <b><u>"This is a model for your future husband"</u></b>. He showed me different qualities that I was to look for. One of the major ones was that he would neither, walk, stand, or sit with the ungodly. As this Psalm describes, one thing leads to another. He(my man) was to desire holiness, not to conform to the world.From verse 2 the Lord impressed upon my heart that he needed to be <u style="font-weight: bold;">firmly planted </u>with his roots in the Word. That way good times or bad together we would bear fruit. </span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-1-6">I remember looking up and thinking,"God, I'm only 14. Am I supposed to start looking now?!?!?!" The answer was obviously a resounding, "no". But I was to tuck it away in my heart and pray that he, whoever he was, would grow into a psalm 1 man. </span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-1-6">Fast forward to 2011, now I am 19 and once again living in Mexico. Over the years I didn't think much about this word from the Lord. I just figured that when the right one came along the Lord would reaffirm through Psalm 1.</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-1-6">Well............... Someone caught my eye. He caught my eye and for a long time I didn't catch his. I will admit that hurt my pride a bit ;) Perhaps that's what impressed me about him the most...............</span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-1-6">I was drawn by his drive, determination, and focus to get what he wanted, by his dedication. He began to gain my respect as I discovered his knowledge and reverence of the word of God. This may sound a bit arrogant but here goes it anyway, I didn't really expect to find somebody close to my age that knew as much about the word as I did. And a step further, I didn't expect someone with that much knowledge to be diligently applying the word to their lives, seeking God's will in every aspect of their lives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years ( not that I've had many to go over, hehehe) I felt that most guys fit into one o two categories. (1) Driven by passion, being crazy in love with Jesus and having an adventurous spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(</span><span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Or held by principle, in which they were bound by a sense of legalism and </span><span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">intellectualism in which they had no freedom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> But here's the thing, I wanted BOTH. I wanted a guy who was responsible, who wanted to work to provide for his family, and who was not afraid of commitment. But on the other hand, I was also looking for someone who wouldn't put a 'box' around God. A man who would follow and obey wherever, whenever, and however the Lord led......... Pretty much a christian superman, right?!?! Perhaps minus the tights and red boots??????</span><span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, as I was saying, I kept finding that this guy had all those qualities. Problem is, he doesn't like me.... So I was home for three months last summer. I was hoping it would be a make it or break it time......Well, it was :) :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shortly after my return from summer break I had a visit from this wonderful young man. We talked about a zillion things,most have to do with issues in our generation of Christians and churchgoers. He started telling me about this inductive bible study they had just started at his church. Guess where they started it off???????? Any guesses??????</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Psalm 1............... Yep, Psalm 1. I got to hear all the things the Lord was teaching him and impressing on his heart through psalm 1. Things like not even walking with, much less standing, or sitting with the wicked and unbelieving. Why? Because it's a progression, one leads to the next. Getting a sense of Deja Vu yet??? Ya........... I'm sure my jaw was on the table for the majority of the conversation. I sure know that the majority of it I was having an ongoing conversation with the Lord in my head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Me: "Lord, NO WAY, no way, is this for real?".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">God:"(chuckles) Yep".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It went on like that for quite a while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hearts, thoughts, convictions, and priorities were laid on the table. The Lord blessed it, blessed us both tremendously. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that night it was decided that we needed to ask my parents permission to move forward with our relationship. My parents required that we both come to Missouri in order to do that. That was in August, the 6th of April we finally crossed the border and headed for MO. Six months of limbo, six months of wondering if we'd get approval. Six months of officially being not official, if you can say that. Anyway, it was a pretty incredible six months. The Lord showed us things, taught us, convicted, encouraged, beat the junk out of me.... The list goes on and on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The most impacting thing about this definition is that the first thing it states is that 'to wait' is a VERB. Verbs mean action. Waiting is an action, a decision, it takes determination and self control. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">And therefore will the LORD </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">wait</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">upon</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">wait</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> for him.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">It was worth the wait, it was totally worth the wait. The Lord has blessed us both tremendously through the wait. He has given us so many opportunities to be examples through the wait.</span></div>
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</div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-39879047756404027302012-03-17T19:58:00.002-07:002012-03-17T20:26:06.955-07:00Time FliesTime has been FLYING by!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />My mom will be here in 2 weeks, then the Ladies Day, then we head back to MO!!!!!!!!!!<br />I would say that I'm counting the days but honestly time is going by so quickly that I don't have TIME to count the TIME. It seems that the more days go by the longer my to-do list gets... I think it's supposed to be the other way around.<br />There is not a doubt in my mind that the Lord is coming soon. Every day seems darker than the one before. Every day our light needs to shine brighter. I'm remembering a kids song that we used to sing when I was little,<br />♪Give me oil in my lap, keep me burning, burning, burning. Give me oil in my lamp, I pray. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, burning, burning. Keep me burning til the break of day♫<br /><br />In the perilous times we live in this needs to be our daily cry to the Lord. It seem the more necessary it becomes the more dificult it is to stay focused. The devil is just waiting for us to be lulled to sleep by the materialism and false security that surrounds us. He's begging us to conform. He's begging us to become one with the world. He wants to cheat us. Don't let him, don't let him get away with it. Don't allow him to be worshipped through your life, your family, or your job. Don't bow down to him. He wants your adoration and your worship and he DOES NOT deserve it. Give it to Him to whom it is due. Give the glory to God, FOREVER. Worship him in your every deed, your every step, your every word. Now, not tomorrow because we have no guarantee of tomorrow!!!!!!!! We are surrounded by such willful ignorance and apathy. People need to be woken up to the truth. But how can they if we ourselves are buying into the lie?<br /><br />Would you believe someone who came up to you at a buffet and told you that the food was poisoned and then went and served themselves a heaping plate of that very food????? No....... If there's no urgency in our cry why should they listen?<br /><br />Now I'm not saying that we should to go out to the nearest street corner and scream John 3:16. Neither am I saying that the Lord won't come if we are not busy knocking on doors. And I am defintely not saying that we should stop being mothers, fathers, teachers, wives, and employees in order to save the world. In fact, we can't save the world, don't even bother trying. However, let us, in everything we say and do, lift up the name of the God Most High. That is what will triumph. That is what will pursuade hearts. That is what sets us apart from the rest of the world.<br />Resurection Sunday is coming up soon. Remember, it's not about bunnies, eggs, or Easter dresses. It's a reminder that we serve a LIVING GOD and He is an ALL CONSUMING FIRE. He is also the redeemer of our souls, the creator of the universe. He holds us in His hand, nothing can move us.Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-62775364756226175412012-03-04T14:32:00.002-08:002012-03-04T15:31:15.110-08:00one of those momentsI had one of those moments the other day, I was in the shower............... hahahahahaha. Of course I was in the shower, where else do I have my deepest thoughts :) Actually this wasn't really my thought, it was a thought that the Lord put in my heart. I was in a hurry since I hadn't gotten up as early as I should have. I was lamenting that because of my reluctance to get out of bed I had missed my quiet time. Shampooing my head rather vigorously I was mentally beating myself up for my laziness. Thinking," How could you trade that precious time with your Savior for a little more sleep? How could you miss out on the peace, joy, and wisdom that fill you as a result of your time with Him?"<br /><br />All of the sudden, " When you don't spend time with me you are not the only one missing out. You desire the fellowship to strengthen yourself, be guided and to be encouraged. But, I desire simply to be with you because I delight in you. That's why I created you".<br /><br />Wow....... When I don't spend time with the Lord it hurts Him. Not simply because He wants to instruct me, not simply because He wants to impart some wisdom to me, or to give me a word for someone else. He WANTS to spend time with me, for Him.....Not because it benefits Him, obviously I have nothing to give Him. But because He DELIGHTS in me. The creator of the universe delights in ME. He delights in spending time with ME........ And when I don't give Him that chance I sadden Him, I disappoint Him.<br /><br />"But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight". Ps 16:3<br /><br />He created us, in His image, for His pleasure.<br />Ps 147:11 -The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.<br />Psa 149:4 -For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.<br /><br />What do CD players do????, Well...................The play cds. A 4 year old could tell you that.<br />What does a toaster do?????? Not the one in the cartoon...... Just the plain old toaster sitting on your counter. It toasts things, right???? What about a washing machine??? It washes things........ My point is, things generally do what they are made to do... Unless they weren't made well, then they don't work. I, you, we were made to have communion with God. We were made so that He could take pleasure in us. He takes pleasure in time with us.... SO, are we doing what we were made to do? Tell me, what is the use of a toaster that doesn't toast or a washer that doesn't wash? What is it worth? Not much. What do you do with that toaster? To the dump it goes. So, if we are not fulfilling our created purpose what are we doing? What are we accomplishing? Are we just gathering gathering dust and taking up room?<br />HOW IS IT THAT WE CANNOT FIND TIME TO DO WHAT WE WERE CREATED TO DO?<br />How upside down, backwards, and messed up is that????????????? Let me clarify. You were not created to be a doctor, a baker, a teacher, an artist. You were not even created to be a mother, husband, or pastor. Yes, those are callings.. Those are things that come as a result of us fulling our purpose. What's our purpose??? TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. Once again I repeat, you can't know someone you don't spend time with. What kind of relationship would that be? Neither are relationships formed through one-way conversations.<br /><br />Anyway..............................<br />Life at Rancho Maranatha is good, a blessing as always.<br />Yesterday the group from Minnesota left. They were a huge blessing. They filled their days as mechanics and plumbers :)<br />We also had Lance, from Big Bear, visiting. Lance was a blessing and shared at many of the studies.<br />Oh yes, I HAVE A HUGE PRAISE REPORT. God has healed Levi Ray! Since this precious little boy was born 4 years ago we have been praying for a miracle. Praying that God would heal his airway so that he would be able to breathe the way he was created to. After many, many surgeries and sleepless nights Levi is officially trache free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a blessing! Thankyou God!<br />Yesterday we had Rebecca's "Just Arrived" party. On Tuesday Rebecca will be one month old. I am exactly 20 years older than her. I couldn't possibly have asked for a better birthday gift. The whole family is doing well. Noemi seems to really love her little sister. My camera died, so I 'm sorry to say that I don't have any photos :(<br />On Wednesday we celebrated Dan's 14th birthday :)<br />Karla Melissa gave her life to Jesus Christ last week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD.<br />All the bible studies continue. Things in Huazahuari are progressing slowly. The ladies that Rogelio shares with seem to be hungering continually for the Word. The children continue to be challenging. They are filled with some many superstitions and are taught so many dark things. I pray that the Lord would give me wisdom and show me how to show them the truth. They have been enjoying new soccer balls, bats, and cones. Thanks James!!!!!!!<br />Today gives us exactly a month til the Ladies Day. We have soooooo much to do , as always :) All you ladies are invited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />Jo and Jerry will be leaving soon :( They will be sadly missed.....................<br />I will be heading to the states with my mom after the Ladies Day. I'm looking forward to seeing friends and family! Yes, I'm counting the days ;)<br />Please continue to pray for us and the many places we minister to. Here's the list for those of you who don't have it:<br />Monday-Dan goes to the jail in Obregon<br />Tuesday- Ladies's studies in Osobampo and Jus,ibampo in the AM, Mezquital Tesia in the evening.<br />Wednesday- San Antonio, Huazahuari, and Alamos<br />Thursday- Jusibampo and Mocuzari<br />Friday- Las Minitas<br />Saturday- home :)<br />Sunday- Navojoa in the AM and Osobampo in the evening<br /><br />Thankyou all SOOOOO much for your financial and spiritual support. YOU ARE A HUGE BLESSING. Keep it up :)<br />Blessings from Rancho Maranatha!Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-78749093212342255492012-02-14T12:24:00.000-08:002012-02-14T15:11:40.172-08:00Abiding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNTfo1hwgCRUIKt7Io-AT299G1dxJbKZ3HbktPB77NGpJxD6a35fa838z2wi-Ec3yxwHsQpPAyFBCnbxewswOYLmzGrvrHxbc3C2AIWxpg1L2FAuQkIknrNStIRzdAEB-eFUYI1ukULMD/s1600/100_7774.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709132227461175842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNTfo1hwgCRUIKt7Io-AT299G1dxJbKZ3HbktPB77NGpJxD6a35fa838z2wi-Ec3yxwHsQpPAyFBCnbxewswOYLmzGrvrHxbc3C2AIWxpg1L2FAuQkIknrNStIRzdAEB-eFUYI1ukULMD/s320/100_7774.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the widom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness". James 3:13-18</div><br /><br /><div>Sister Jòse shared this portion of scripture during biblestudy this morning in Osobampo. My immediate reaction was "WOW", followed quickly by an "OUCH" accompanied with a wince. God definately designed scripture to be poignant, this is no exception.</div><br /><div>So very often I consider myself wise, so often I think I have understanding. How FOOLISH I am.... If I only knew how little I truly know, hehehehe. Any understanding, knowledge, or experience that is not of God is of ABSOLUTELY no use. Wisdom that comes from God is not made known through great discourses or writings. God's wisdom translates into actions, motives, and lifestyle. </div><br /><div>"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice". vs. 16 If I were completely honest with myeslf about the motivation behind the things that I do I am sure I would be horrified. I easily do things when they will make me look good or make me feel good. How often do I really reach out to others for their benefit instead of my own? How often do I do the right thing simply because it's the right thing??? How often do I obey God's voice simply because I desire to worship and obey? Doing 'good' things is not hard. Doing good makes you feel good about yourself, and makes other think well of you. Many times my 'labors of love' are labors of selfishness............ So many times I reach out to others because it's benefits #1, me...................... God forgive me for the many times I have 'served' Him simply for self-gain. God forgive me for the many times I have done the right thing simply because somebody else was watching me.........</div><br /><div>This scripture is really cutting me wide open.I feel so very foolish.</div><br /><div>"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere". Vs17</div><br /><div>So, how often do I walk in the wisdom that comes from heaven??? Well, how often am I peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere???? That is a very impressive list. I tend to think that if I can express one of these attributes every day then I'm doing pretty good.... But all of them???? Yes, this is what it means to walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh. In the flesh I most certainly can produce NONE of these attributes. They are NOT in me. They are of CHRIST. If I want to bear this fruit than I must be connected to the vine (John 15). There is a huge diference between plugging in for a couple hours to charge our batteries and truly remaining in the vine.</div><br /><div>" I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing". Vs. 5</div><br /><div>The Lord has put a choice on the table before me. He is showing me a 'v' in the road. He is showing me another way. Choice #1:I can choose to 'plug-in' or 'touchbase' when I need a pick me up. Kind of like going to Starbucks and getting a Vente 'Americano' with an extra shot. This is a lifestyle. Do you know anybody that lives like this??? How many people go for 3 days straight before crashing into a 'coma-like' state for 24 hours? How many people do you know that refuse to go to the dentist only their teeth are completely rotted and falling out of their mouth? Maybe you are one of them, hahahaha. My point is, we can live our Christian lives the SAME WAY.</div><br /><div>Choice #2: Abide in the vine. Abiding in the vine means having living water flowing in me and out of me constantly. There's no crash at the end of this 'pick me up' because it's not a temporary fix. IT IS A COMPLETE CHANGE OF HEART AND MIND. It's a turning upside down of our priorities.</div><br /><div>Are you living off of spiritual 'pick me ups'? Are your running to Christ to 'plug-in' when your battery light is blinking? Are you seeking spiritual guidance only when you are confused and desperate. Has your Christianity become like the treatment of a modern day M.D.? In other words, are you pacifying yourself by temporarily calming the symptoms instead of curing the sickness? Jesus isn't meant to be used like a band-aid.......... He is supposed to be stearing the bike so that you don't fall in the first place. Jesus isn't just #911. He doesn't want to just be there to pick up the pieces. </div><br /><div>Right now He is challenging me. He is challenging me to live abundantly in Christ. To be completely renewed and transformed. No more band-aids or extra shots of espresso. He wants me to DWELL IN HIM.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God". Romans 12:2</div><br /><div>Choosing to abide in Christ will be no 'walk in the park'. Abiding in Christ is not a 5 or 10 or even 45 minute exercise that you do every morning. Abiding in Christ is every moment of every day. Abiding in Christ is rain or shine, snow or sleet. Abiding in Christ isn't a shirt you wear, it's a re-arranging of your heart and mind. Abiding in Christ isn't a 5-year plan. Abiding in Christ is living and breathing heaven here on earth. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>God help me, I want to live abundantly. I want my heart and mind to be rearranged, radically......</div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-6350807543438410922012-01-28T18:20:00.000-08:002012-01-28T19:11:46.177-08:00January<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRb5Pq1eJAWYWDnJ8EbBOXnVeK0Lx08-VwCBTpBEehscET0i8ox0nO2Br1wM_qO_MIevsY-yT0DnAaBiiLGsXgCeYow0ecCBy9RVVeHTNHz78jGm9liMW0GmpFMP1WThnKBptc_z8uzwP/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%252880%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702877072668104690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRb5Pq1eJAWYWDnJ8EbBOXnVeK0Lx08-VwCBTpBEehscET0i8ox0nO2Br1wM_qO_MIevsY-yT0DnAaBiiLGsXgCeYow0ecCBy9RVVeHTNHz78jGm9liMW0GmpFMP1WThnKBptc_z8uzwP/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%252880%2529.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic3w712PwDwPkWSWEt6FmyJq7ZtXoW6yUAijM2LnBSErBrfMXcRn8CNd1fJSc4x9CfCM1BhY0Yb65luIMU52qEx7mo_Kj48P5e__Z4Da0urbcRHM1qEZ5p92WZXEALI6mLs1GKeCy9bxZz/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%252862%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702876601197010978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic3w712PwDwPkWSWEt6FmyJq7ZtXoW6yUAijM2LnBSErBrfMXcRn8CNd1fJSc4x9CfCM1BhY0Yb65luIMU52qEx7mo_Kj48P5e__Z4Da0urbcRHM1qEZ5p92WZXEALI6mLs1GKeCy9bxZz/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%252862%2529.JPG" /></a> "For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. <br /><div>For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love." Galatians 5</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Are you waiting eagerly for the hope of righteousness??? I sure am :) How I long for the day that I will be free of this fleshly body and my wicked, wicked heart. How I long for the day that we will live in the splendor and majesty of our God. How I long to hear the words, 'Well done, good and faithful servant'. I cannot wait to see the fruit of our lives here on earth. I long for no more tears, no more pain, no more goodbye's. I long to hear the angels sing; Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty. Who was, and is, and is to come.</div>That day is coming soon. It's coming SOON. Are we living each day as if it was our last? Are our hearts longing for eternity? Do you long to see the Savior's face?<br /><br /><br /><div>Last week we had a group here from Calvary Chapel Lincoln. There were a huge blast and a huge blessing. They brought 250 gift from their church and also Calvary Chapel Wichita. What a HUGE Blessing it has been to distribute the boxes. Christmas in January :) The kids were not complaining ;) Below is little Uriel, from Huazahuari, with his box. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuaff3PKaWfTnBQ5_y0ZVLmbvzrcmCc05gtiZmG9N0B2pndlEWChDzxqEuThhmL_iRfbASihyphenhyphenLOJ-S534SkQUTaSj40B7wsxlA4ntRiC5bNjGDz6u8-ILhsgAzs081-UhVf3aBb8yS4eO/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%252885%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702875856916583586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuaff3PKaWfTnBQ5_y0ZVLmbvzrcmCc05gtiZmG9N0B2pndlEWChDzxqEuThhmL_iRfbASihyphenhyphenLOJ-S534SkQUTaSj40B7wsxlA4ntRiC5bNjGDz6u8-ILhsgAzs081-UhVf3aBb8yS4eO/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%252885%2529.JPG" /></a><br />T <br /><div>This last Tuesday the ladies from Osobampo put together a baby shower for Carla. Her due date is February 7th. It was a wonderful time of fun, fellowship, and of course the word. Below we have Tola and her youngest, Ana Sofia.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrCyzu6wh_a_GU0-wfsA64ITOPtHbQBPmJo174m4s2WTbgyXVnER3A2mEHsI2dmiRTcQZ1wqIhEd4ws9ZRJNoxHbMW4AZlw2CaEk1bTKwvudbWBzW7ism-6mZtrwXeSRFT4gUysDwTW_M/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528232%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702874914516771538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrCyzu6wh_a_GU0-wfsA64ITOPtHbQBPmJo174m4s2WTbgyXVnER3A2mEHsI2dmiRTcQZ1wqIhEd4ws9ZRJNoxHbMW4AZlw2CaEk1bTKwvudbWBzW7ism-6mZtrwXeSRFT4gUysDwTW_M/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528232%2529.JPG" /></a>Doña Yaya with gift boxes for her grandchildren :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XKfwzeAXyIF599HAZdxwS9jtp0qeO_Zv0ke7rLc76h9M6vGOF6fRYw6s6lcrKwYr5Oqjbda3jmF3gynuXf_e5VezAbRN0CTG_cbqTxaLnW3XTON3U-4EYfTl1IaUtVb-y9R21h50F1W_/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528235%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702874526427947506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XKfwzeAXyIF599HAZdxwS9jtp0qeO_Zv0ke7rLc76h9M6vGOF6fRYw6s6lcrKwYr5Oqjbda3jmF3gynuXf_e5VezAbRN0CTG_cbqTxaLnW3XTON3U-4EYfTl1IaUtVb-y9R21h50F1W_/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528235%2529.JPG" /></a>Adaneli opening her box !!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuJ-b2vMGqT2dWXYP2JoZP2FC57voF8I46fn_EG6D5UokH1JaTN15qmx_vGlKIksobwvHQTkSGVwYIfSdmKurq0pwa4NjS7BKU2t3FVmhdfpcWWkpNVQHTHZbD4u9opnMPx9_lRiJsR2l/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528214%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702874075579705330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuJ-b2vMGqT2dWXYP2JoZP2FC57voF8I46fn_EG6D5UokH1JaTN15qmx_vGlKIksobwvHQTkSGVwYIfSdmKurq0pwa4NjS7BKU2t3FVmhdfpcWWkpNVQHTHZbD4u9opnMPx9_lRiJsR2l/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528214%2529.JPG" /></a>Adaneli, Dorly, and her cousin on Sunday night.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdI6GXybDx7CTUYceubKIUMWoCux5Cc_zWCFHqFMimMgx-JYOLtlW2vjx_N5v8F8910AnrvKZW87Lgxltx7377tTUKDRiEEAzFH0twSJLjQsBst_MUD0cZQ5LnZsve3lzoLTeZo12eHu7/s1600/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528213%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702873542537004050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdI6GXybDx7CTUYceubKIUMWoCux5Cc_zWCFHqFMimMgx-JYOLtlW2vjx_N5v8F8910AnrvKZW87Lgxltx7377tTUKDRiEEAzFH0twSJLjQsBst_MUD0cZQ5LnZsve3lzoLTeZo12eHu7/s320/Janice%2527s+pics+%2528213%2529.JPG" /></a><br />The group from Nebraska also lent a helping hand to our dear sister in Christ, Chuy. Chuy owns a taco stand in Navojoa. The group gave the place a face lift :) :) They also sealed some roofs for us here on the ranch. Not to mention the wonderul treat of having them cook for us! Chili and cheeseburgers were the highlights :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Prayer Request:</div><br /><div>1. That Carla would have a safe delivery. Protection for her and baby Rebecca. </div><br /><div>2. Martin and Eubodia's family. They are new believers who live in Huazahuari. Their daughter, Ophelia, delivered a baby prematurely and with complications 2 weeks ago. Ophelia had emergency surgery that did not go well. She is now home in Huazahuari but is still very weak. Please pray for her, her baby boy, and the whole family. Please pray that the Lord would continue to work in their lives. Please pray that the enemy would be bound from their house and that he would have no hold on any of them. </div><br /><div>3. Please continue to pray for all of the villages that we visit: Osobampo, Mocuzari, Las Minitas, Jusibampo, Huazahuari, San Antonio, Jijiri, and Tesia. That the word would go forth with power! </div><br /><div>4. Keep Dan in your prayers and he goes to the jail in Obregon on Mondays. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks to all of you for your prayers and your support. May God bless you and keep you planted firmly until the day of His return!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-4941747528925258832012-01-10T13:31:00.000-08:002012-01-11T10:44:24.081-08:00Christmas and New Year's :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnKrp1kblIxUyUMLkYDbLplJzTYkt1hIAZJrQ7DVG1o9DWGfgulAjlji905WbyB0cd6SJP8u3AfvdnirS7TdlFeDZCxpbSJrkBI9GpL0YE7x5s2u0tmjOsRNGokSFqNps9oqhPsQw7u5V/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696435637211704226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnKrp1kblIxUyUMLkYDbLplJzTYkt1hIAZJrQ7DVG1o9DWGfgulAjlji905WbyB0cd6SJP8u3AfvdnirS7TdlFeDZCxpbSJrkBI9GpL0YE7x5s2u0tmjOsRNGokSFqNps9oqhPsQw7u5V/s320/014.JPG" /></a> Hello Everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We had a wonderful time here at the Ranch. Lots of people, food, and parties :)<br />Above is a pic of Josie showing off her beautiful christmas tree cookie.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3t2SnkxR0kENLeygIMsFRWOF_CB0YbZJMJna04wZxSvm9ZnQLtSBBzuWUjEuECwVVVMVb1wBIGMg3qE04cCoSgiTVJl1VJ2efynMO9uEteYkwj016fvIBiontgVYzBBweBykSni7ZWLVC/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696435481739293522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3t2SnkxR0kENLeygIMsFRWOF_CB0YbZJMJna04wZxSvm9ZnQLtSBBzuWUjEuECwVVVMVb1wBIGMg3qE04cCoSgiTVJl1VJ2efynMO9uEteYkwj016fvIBiontgVYzBBweBykSni7ZWLVC/s320/007.JPG" /></a>Above is Alexi, from Osobampo, showing off his angel :) <br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-OiGVcWTM8xml7gsAKGdpQqvQFRWlkPWdwCgNo__l1XmsE40gRBCMV5LnNYSKHk5_QHUovmY40lCx7kdMQrWexmLJuSEz2QTTkLrD7OJP_ziVh7fc6Y-kel2eBwVFEJqQqYNeP35IV2z/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696434917840506514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-OiGVcWTM8xml7gsAKGdpQqvQFRWlkPWdwCgNo__l1XmsE40gRBCMV5LnNYSKHk5_QHUovmY40lCx7kdMQrWexmLJuSEz2QTTkLrD7OJP_ziVh7fc6Y-kel2eBwVFEJqQqYNeP35IV2z/s320/006.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic37RDv9r1Vh6r5Se0JXc09lORJjhovqhh6S6DK_Ct-8nyuSPPatamME4QpZR5ZNqQ4x4oeVHZNhQcvfRU8dui1m-Whf2Aw2jEAFkyLxvUDAkxMChyphenhyphenqZRiNNfVLFXySlWY118bOh3D5AHe/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696433539125411922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic37RDv9r1Vh6r5Se0JXc09lORJjhovqhh6S6DK_Ct-8nyuSPPatamME4QpZR5ZNqQ4x4oeVHZNhQcvfRU8dui1m-Whf2Aw2jEAFkyLxvUDAkxMChyphenhyphenqZRiNNfVLFXySlWY118bOh3D5AHe/s320/001.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-OiGVcWTM8xml7gsAKGdpQqvQFRWlkPWdwCgNo__l1XmsE40gRBCMV5LnNYSKHk5_QHUovmY40lCx7kdMQrWexmLJuSEz2QTTkLrD7OJP_ziVh7fc6Y-kel2eBwVFEJqQqYNeP35IV2z/s1600/006.JPG"></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The week before Christmas we got stuck in Navojoa... The bus just WOULDN'T start after church Sunday morning. The guys put their heads together, but to no avail. On the left you see a "UFO" in someone's hand under the hood. It's actually a lemon. They guys thought perhaps the problem had to do with the corosion on the battery cables. Solution: Grab a lemon off the tree and clean the battery. Who would have thunk it?????<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696149833311491538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtY63rXuHXU8DR6-E_zRimxDbwNT9nTfyufCy9uVAYEbx6pkpDVEoY2v3sllxduc0JULnMwn2HZKO23_Ia9Qb4zNS6lSqNuL02RiZTbGkt7rMUITSc921WRKFBkZKJMfAS0mUKsE_CsaA/s320/072.JPG" /><br />Having Brian, Rochelle, and the twins here has been a huge blessing. Brian returned to TN yesterday but Rochelle and the boys will be here til the end of the month.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696149146923651186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRBhagivwiwbHHfuWkSYO20NaNSJz1qEFTGrxy7_rCfwCZLpteiUCbXf_i0x40ztq996pOli_a9AhE-iRzaz3IjN5BdCz8nt14Y_g8mAuPDj5c3bHtctZ6siuQ1_hXvtzXrdgUHu_y7g7/s320/061.JPG" /><br /><br /><div>Dan and Ana should be back tomorrow. They left from CA this morning. They went to CA for the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference. We have missed them. I can't wait for them to get back!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Carla had another ultrasound yesterday. Once again they told her it's a girl. Her due date is February 7th. We think she's going to pop before then though! So exciting!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RNjd510jUM1rVdRFLpVTT1vYNf3W4WmZQ_100CFdnAkR4R9c0d6cr0ekAwQP-qqR0qFOYNISHZMeMVrUGYzSlKcpkgBm_W7lDQovMcz97L9wCjQ-pA1BFmGwjwfS1yxJkEH9axAMoRkZ/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696120227718764258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RNjd510jUM1rVdRFLpVTT1vYNf3W4WmZQ_100CFdnAkR4R9c0d6cr0ekAwQP-qqR0qFOYNISHZMeMVrUGYzSlKcpkgBm_W7lDQovMcz97L9wCjQ-pA1BFmGwjwfS1yxJkEH9axAMoRkZ/s320/020.JPG" /></a>So, we have begun a new year! 2012. One year closer to the coming of our Lord!!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:<br />For our God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Remember that, our kingdom CANNOT be moved. I'm expecting alot of big changes, scary ones, to happen in the world this year. Things seeme to be getting darker and darker. Light and truth are being persecuted everywhere. But yet we will ' God acceptably with reverence and godly fear'.Why? Because our kingdom CANNOT be moved. Our God is an all consuming fire. He is THE all consuming fire. He is on the throne and nothing can EVER change that :)</div><br /><div>God bless!</div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-90756351914992396042011-12-09T13:07:00.000-08:002011-12-09T21:44:01.144-08:00December 9thSaludos!!! We celebrated Noemi's 1st birthday two weeks ago!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe that she is a year old already. Time flies. She looked so cute... Then again she always looks cute :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImm8CUccuD_2BlkaprGvG5HNx86MO9TC7Bq30z41z2MrdTEHW2JBQJochPc0-uSA90T5wmkAeK7GqbU5bqBbqxW1M7-Sm54bLBLvYZudJG2clC5yZz8pTzde__in-dlNzkT7AxtlQbAMX/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684283500368826562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImm8CUccuD_2BlkaprGvG5HNx86MO9TC7Bq30z41z2MrdTEHW2JBQJochPc0-uSA90T5wmkAeK7GqbU5bqBbqxW1M7-Sm54bLBLvYZudJG2clC5yZz8pTzde__in-dlNzkT7AxtlQbAMX/s320/004.JPG" /></a> Is anybody else as amazed as I am that it’s already December 9th. Christmas is 2 weeks away! Our tree is up and decorated. I’m afraid to say that it is missing the Winnie the Pooh, Star Trek, and Veggie Tales ornaments that adorn the tree at 1727 Hillcrest Dr.<br /><br />Since I last wrote we had the Fellowship Sunday here at the ranch.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrO6stXXuWf3ZvY7vsHD5F-v7UACc54ex8p5uI-GpMueVRVQ57_hdLSwAhoti2gSoqvte4PJ7BIwBjTzWSLJNY3OtydmZcFqzFiHjeQJtdHgaofEaO9fd0OjfHIPZYCIWXoIfc5BSZvxb7/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684282680776082946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrO6stXXuWf3ZvY7vsHD5F-v7UACc54ex8p5uI-GpMueVRVQ57_hdLSwAhoti2gSoqvte4PJ7BIwBjTzWSLJNY3OtydmZcFqzFiHjeQJtdHgaofEaO9fd0OjfHIPZYCIWXoIfc5BSZvxb7/s320/019.JPG" /></a> It was a wonderful time of fellowship and worship. There were A LOT of people. We were happy to see many faces that we hadn’t seen in quite a while. The theme this year was Luke 4:18.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised”. Luke 4:18<br /></div><br /><br /><div>In the morning Pastor Dan encouraged us to be watchman, announcing His coming to the world.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>“So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me”. Ezekiel 33:7<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Sunday school was split up into morning and afternoon sessions. Daniela was with them in the morning and taught them the colors of the salvation bracelet. In the afternoon it was my turn. We made salvation bracelets and then watched a cartoon version of the Jim Elliot story.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684281347614305906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmx8KAhg-_c34ym4Gb6ljARtIhC_8YxKWhZObabbihkKVkp0gTujnqd124Sbowni06C_m48YnMmmIjCHKgrDEuCUxfi87faEXvXXox8gauf5K6cOuRlDY1Es6mwxqSo-os1gPN-Fqj-AJr/s320/024.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684282366737778370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfplnkdDonM2NTM_lcR3QRFCm5D707abnqcVzNrkj-VJfi0WjqCWRPvPnK9PNXSd5vcGZQKAMpDIP4QxhzLKPTn8_4nrxuZ5ALOdkxyVmvnth2M3Npjuj6uWfKpPNuyN_RIcoIuy0Ua7z/s320/023.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div>Thanks to Tara, Josie, Monce, Dulce, and Karlita for helping. Also to Vanessa for taking care of the snacks.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihf8jtyWGnA6nfHD4oFdGYW7uyyd8-n2i3I4omZb0tacxS99x-LgYDDE6qf6TB_jRxdjQPvZpS1bP7HwuC7y4B404gR28fPKW-PrU6GFqwOsoR0wLICzgLb578ErJzo6wPAoC-wJ2wXNR0/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684280951908874562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihf8jtyWGnA6nfHD4oFdGYW7uyyd8-n2i3I4omZb0tacxS99x-LgYDDE6qf6TB_jRxdjQPvZpS1bP7HwuC7y4B404gR28fPKW-PrU6GFqwOsoR0wLICzgLb578ErJzo6wPAoC-wJ2wXNR0/s320/026.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OqdDTxEISQzLPuR0PVcuaEOZpQI7h9XzTI0qVWHV6tVPsUr36eXFns8x5hUcVhwTyzVOerjevlKI1R4chCbmVAQEttgD1A6ERr69iuOodH1KgDX3Z3GEBLjYWdHW0BGoflRG0BPJ2BLP/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684280684569807682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OqdDTxEISQzLPuR0PVcuaEOZpQI7h9XzTI0qVWHV6tVPsUr36eXFns8x5hUcVhwTyzVOerjevlKI1R4chCbmVAQEttgD1A6ERr69iuOodH1KgDX3Z3GEBLjYWdHW0BGoflRG0BPJ2BLP/s320/028.JPG" /></a>Monce and Noemi :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ASTpZHKUMI_S_R8xnBm7rl0I-cKc1sjcU3yu7B16q1upuJSWTXJUCdVtDInVMwikAscRIt0gtPGd272OqsHkPBUMMLWI440nVe3-WV1iB4O4G6hKjfHKKU8TB7iP2hl016F1NZWWWgNE/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684280161209345842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ASTpZHKUMI_S_R8xnBm7rl0I-cKc1sjcU3yu7B16q1upuJSWTXJUCdVtDInVMwikAscRIt0gtPGd272OqsHkPBUMMLWI440nVe3-WV1iB4O4G6hKjfHKKU8TB7iP2hl016F1NZWWWgNE/s320/027.JPG" /></a><br />Aaliyah's new look :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywRDff6W9FopkPDJ07NbiPErirRQprZQD4GdDnknrK35lNv29SmEZ7edEQYVP2vwTvpsu4ulU9kZPxy8ooSYMUuCjTC9sUoOqJgjC4sC4P9yF56ZVHipRTGG9qhuUYUc2cLFXbGBIq1M8/s1600/077.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684279602041273970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywRDff6W9FopkPDJ07NbiPErirRQprZQD4GdDnknrK35lNv29SmEZ7edEQYVP2vwTvpsu4ulU9kZPxy8ooSYMUuCjTC9sUoOqJgjC4sC4P9yF56ZVHipRTGG9qhuUYUc2cLFXbGBIq1M8/s320/077.JPG" /></a><br />Below is Lolita teaching Sunday School this last Sunday.I really love it when we have church at the ranch :) We are so thankful that it's not hot and sweaty right now. Definately not missing being hot and sweaty.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTV4ZKRVbB6GCnlLeI2fjs3WAl1vkfv89msuhMvRxlZn2MVhOoOX2xA_5YRhGGxf4uowCzq96uZXrIE_IaVh46PTW2neQPNzCVy9RPm4Z4a3K78h0bxgWzsaH1XJP10h9TmAK8Sdq_nydJ/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684278072842470066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTV4ZKRVbB6GCnlLeI2fjs3WAl1vkfv89msuhMvRxlZn2MVhOoOX2xA_5YRhGGxf4uowCzq96uZXrIE_IaVh46PTW2neQPNzCVy9RPm4Z4a3K78h0bxgWzsaH1XJP10h9TmAK8Sdq_nydJ/s320/078.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div>Last week I took chocolate chip cookies to the kids in Huazahuari. THEY FELL IN LOVE. They came to class this week asking if I had made more cookies. I'm afraid that I've created a bunch of cookie monsters. Store bought cookies no longer cut-it. Two Wednesdays ago a lady named Luz gave her life to the Lord. Dan met Luz's husband in jail in Obregon. He is a Carla's (Noemi's mother) cousin. She went with us on the San Antonio/Huazahuari trip and gave her life to the Lord on the way back!!!!! She went with us again this week. Please pray for her and her three children. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Karla Melissa turned 14 last week. Once again, we are SO HAPPY to have her back with us. For her birthday Roshon took her out to the movies. We saw, 'Puss in Boots'.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIg6s-tTh_uj7nmNzAbzTY__qW3oXh3JO8RszclYSEkj52YahxwXdrYgZmlrZpTMaHrMSxEtFArm4rMpNjFeWsDNIrQQsTYqSenmOAHHuuDj046YfdrEclvLXIrQuyrdDOa2E5ML-z4J8T/s1600/087.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684271447374662530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIg6s-tTh_uj7nmNzAbzTY__qW3oXh3JO8RszclYSEkj52YahxwXdrYgZmlrZpTMaHrMSxEtFArm4rMpNjFeWsDNIrQQsTYqSenmOAHHuuDj046YfdrEclvLXIrQuyrdDOa2E5ML-z4J8T/s320/087.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06ZtG_FDUK8Lp0GgnPShXjnVTErBOapJ99XTvFIR0oX2B4CcwkdAs0hJmJJRGU6l9wmP_HFIBghJNAf2Rj0dvDx9GzDTPC-9XLgPHXryVdk8QkGTX9kpT-buPwxjGjMJUmiCMZ7Y6Q2wl/s1600/099.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684253579024000322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06ZtG_FDUK8Lp0GgnPShXjnVTErBOapJ99XTvFIR0oX2B4CcwkdAs0hJmJJRGU6l9wmP_HFIBghJNAf2Rj0dvDx9GzDTPC-9XLgPHXryVdk8QkGTX9kpT-buPwxjGjMJUmiCMZ7Y6Q2wl/s320/099.JPG" /></a> We have started teaching the Christmas story in all of the Sunday School classes. Teaching the immaculate conception is something that I had never really thought about before... Interesting. Especially in a culture that is mainly catholic.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoxIRSYpQQ-h78rrwXzU6aeNlAnMNaLmNyHjRpVG-9qBj_JQP0nvjPpHtVzQIj9lNIQhmOEhWZ4SGqffHa4rbVASQRfZzOWpzFV5_PxAIkOlCKhg15CsM1g3FjUQ7Sqt56zPhJ41XvJ5q/s1600/101.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684249167932681650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoxIRSYpQQ-h78rrwXzU6aeNlAnMNaLmNyHjRpVG-9qBj_JQP0nvjPpHtVzQIj9lNIQhmOEhWZ4SGqffHa4rbVASQRfZzOWpzFV5_PxAIkOlCKhg15CsM1g3FjUQ7Sqt56zPhJ41XvJ5q/s320/101.JPG" /></a> Dan and Ana are in Tucson. They left this morning and will pick up Rochelle and the twins on Monday. If God wills they should be here on Tuesday. </div><br /><div>Merry Christmas to each and every one of you.... Remember the real reason for the season!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-68069717038997108182011-11-17T07:22:00.000-08:002011-11-20T19:24:38.205-08:00November 17th"For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end". Hebrews 3:14<br /><br />Don't you just love being around new believers?!?!?! They are so full of life and joy. They have some many questions. They are seeing and hearing everything for the first time. They see beauty and miracles and things that we have begun to take for granted. They are so busy exploring the word and exploring God's character. They are full of hope for the future. So what has happened to us? Has God changed? Is God less marvelous, less merciful? Are God's promises greater for the new believer than for us? Are the stars any less His handiwork than they were before?<br />The more we know Him the MORE we should STAND in AWE of Him. The more we know Him the more we should DESIRE Him. The more we should long to be like him. The more we should long to search out the depths of His character and His love for us. We should be just as confident as we were in the beginning. Have we not seen His hand of mercy move over and over again in our lives? Our pace should not slow. Our gaze should not wander. Our gate should not swagger. We are closer to the finish line than ever before. We can see it. We know what is awaiting us. Eternity..... Eternity, basking in the beauty and perfection of God.<br /><br /><br />Below is lovely Ruth with Niña, the puppy. Ruth stayed with us last week and we worked on her reading. As you can also see we had a WONDERFUL rain. It was simply splendid. It rained and rained, and then rained some more. We are so very greatful for it. As you can see it left the roads a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxN7NIHwx9JE_XzHcZHs-hwJjXEo2hjEqW3uxQB7kmzvZoUX09DHiUgF68DY9Z6DISYha_AXG4XUumpja8QWtq9u5Y_VLFhvxY84F3Zki6MxY7rE2PR6myUS7ROtqK2xnMKgYM7YaVb6W/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676088795609983938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxN7NIHwx9JE_XzHcZHs-hwJjXEo2hjEqW3uxQB7kmzvZoUX09DHiUgF68DY9Z6DISYha_AXG4XUumpja8QWtq9u5Y_VLFhvxY84F3Zki6MxY7rE2PR6myUS7ROtqK2xnMKgYM7YaVb6W/s320/020.JPG" /></a> complete mud pit. We had to drive through this to get to biblestudy Tuesday night.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD-Wd-8ujxs09qYC4bZcEavc1edRMm2zJc2I94TmktgajOyv6NIDbjugwZR8VSBmSUqq9iz3VK5LD79ogCbXLNByc9CVkjOfAMMuM5isG1H38V0K0sQHyOrFMas2_6M_9PAHYgygy9wV7/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676089784995279042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUD-Wd-8ujxs09qYC4bZcEavc1edRMm2zJc2I94TmktgajOyv6NIDbjugwZR8VSBmSUqq9iz3VK5LD79ogCbXLNByc9CVkjOfAMMuM5isG1H38V0K0sQHyOrFMas2_6M_9PAHYgygy9wV7/s320/024.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ_HfLdknXwRtPnrr8CNSr8ecE-rulwM7edQyN-drl4G615pdS-0eZI5LAvSWAmdvyZn6P555n458QE6KLm2-bt22i7vKf__rB1ALrTmmA5Gpj5AP_-OPuqTsLFq8NcPlAO0f48WJXXcn/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676090142664003218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ_HfLdknXwRtPnrr8CNSr8ecE-rulwM7edQyN-drl4G615pdS-0eZI5LAvSWAmdvyZn6P555n458QE6KLm2-bt22i7vKf__rB1ALrTmmA5Gpj5AP_-OPuqTsLFq8NcPlAO0f48WJXXcn/s320/027.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJY_bczktUZzAQBr81cqQAzE6egrXCBY8CuKyma4D_DMa2m6wReyDJXAKJWrNBB8WH446Z62ZSLA6jjF4GrfOJLAShVzmgnr85bYaUrOy0QddqBvGgD6fDcAmUXpGpJcjDWxloJaHjIqg/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676089376956671586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJY_bczktUZzAQBr81cqQAzE6egrXCBY8CuKyma4D_DMa2m6wReyDJXAKJWrNBB8WH446Z62ZSLA6jjF4GrfOJLAShVzmgnr85bYaUrOy0QddqBvGgD6fDcAmUXpGpJcjDWxloJaHjIqg/s320/015.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Below are Tara and Monce. We celebrated Tara's birthday before her sister, Christy, headed back to the states last week. Tara and Maddox will be staying through the middle of December. Monce's birthday is Saturday. Noemi is turning 1 YEAR OLD on Friday. I can't believe it !!!!! Time flies when you are having fun.<br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676088464769609266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQHMlH5-7529rXYVZHa4XB1dnMQ2-zDNJ5TMnuwiFEq20h1-BG7pdtkhF9zykUOhac3BLSsPQdQ2jwoAVX4FvJFCwbtCrqUoSCn__UlZ-RfWlKSLtdjvIyhwi-gvWHourYBR8xwa1y-t7/s320/011.JPG" /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675990553898488274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntO3DpXORBBKnhscPU-lptjSP6b83ucA5HZ6VfZjs0TX-LHt5qp62vgxLkiZC3RnkNXqc4gSKay8CF1mdA9YivnU5hhfXz1_Q2gpmmqrWoxZXwvzCtpG_-A_1sMoG5OKsLj6Pr3GAncxr/s320/005.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Above there is also a pic of Brother Juan with the children of Huazahuari. I introduced Juan a while back. Dan met him in jail actually. He is from El Salvador, was falsly accused, and then put behind bars. After a series of miracles the Lord has sent him to us. We are very happy to have him. He has taken over much of the Fish Project. Turns out that he has quite the green thumb. Many of us have been praying that the Lord would provide someone with know-how and initiative to work on the aquaponics. It appears that the Lord has answered our prayers.<br />This last week in Huazahuari I had quite a surprise. We were sitting under the Mesquite tree having bible class, as always, when a little pick-up drove into town. The kids screamed, "bananas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will you buy us bananas?" How can you say no to kids asking for bananas???? So we bought bananas and the fruit guy took pity on us and gave us apples as well. You would have thought it was Christmas. I've never seen kids get so excited over fruit. I've also never seen bananas shoved into mouths so fast before, hahahahahaha. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here we have Christy, Tara, and Maddox filling the monthly despensas. Many hands make light work. Cheezy saying, I know, but it's true!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlpO-SJr9M_5ebPblKAQjnbhiNhQrwjiHnnO8o1pimlXIxnwyCVBWSNf3LNbYiTwJJKN10Dvgp7Qx9osBJeeOLZjLESAI4EkMKQ9Ihe1Lz1WpnGtrfPyBktq9nDWjkEs3Qn9mPJhF5BdZ/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675990198063055730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlpO-SJr9M_5ebPblKAQjnbhiNhQrwjiHnnO8o1pimlXIxnwyCVBWSNf3LNbYiTwJJKN10Dvgp7Qx9osBJeeOLZjLESAI4EkMKQ9Ihe1Lz1WpnGtrfPyBktq9nDWjkEs3Qn9mPJhF5BdZ/s320/002.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oudWnxTpf9mqkPgmx6sT1iG3V51o6tH6jOQSDYNTonD8MerBSeNBtZdIbiU0JhZaWYzcEY8oMW31nWH6iJDrFdvslJXF8VvJjHl4yqjIqOZFHZNOJ8BgHy2mcU6m-9lc6Yv4jwhcyb_V/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675989784643812450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oudWnxTpf9mqkPgmx6sT1iG3V51o6tH6jOQSDYNTonD8MerBSeNBtZdIbiU0JhZaWYzcEY8oMW31nWH6iJDrFdvslJXF8VvJjHl4yqjIqOZFHZNOJ8BgHy2mcU6m-9lc6Yv4jwhcyb_V/s320/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Karla Melissa is now back at the ranch with us. She will be 14 next month. Since leaving the ranch several years ago she has been living with her grandmother in Navojoa. We are very happy to have her back at the ranch. Please pray that she would come to know the Lord. We desire her to be healed and renewed. Please pray that she would love us and allow us to love on her. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Thanksgiving is THIS Thursday. I can't believe it! Jo is cooking 2 turkeys for those of us who partake here at the ranch. I'm super excited :) I hope that ya'll have a blessed day. I'm thankfuly for every single one of you!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Please keep Sunday the 27th in your prayers as well. The 27th will be the annual gathering of CC Alamos and CC Maranatha here at the ranch. People come from near, far, high, and low. It will be a day of fellowship and praise. Please pray that the vehicles would do their job without any major mishap. Also for the 3 men that will be sharing the word. Those of us working with the children could also use your prayers. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Thank all of you who keep this ministry in your prayers SO VERY MUCH. Your intercession makes a huge diference in all that is done here. Be blessed, be safe. Keep your eyes on the clouds and your ears tuned for the sounding of the trumpet!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjA1FVVPBJylcXvWeIUgEW4n-YNHndO_yP0QIo_qcC6-fVpwiZC_NuP0qLAO46YuYIccfRDPwvKFzTJmUcy39qsOrhQfrB9hPPrWyfoP7C7vCWhJ0o-1kfsHFU5XWZIkQlhIOOMZVrkjrw/s1600/006.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-19067925357235545612011-10-28T14:20:00.000-07:002011-10-28T14:59:43.261-07:00Beautiful Faces<div>It has been a while since I've posted any pics of the children of Huazahuari. So one year later here they are. This Wednesday we learned about the Israelites and the Golden Calf. Lesson; We worship God and God alone. James (from CC Wichita ) and Christy (from MN) joined in a game of balloon tag afterwards. It was LOTS of fun. Please continue to pray for these children. Also that Rogelio and Carla would have the opportunity to reach out to more of the families of Huazahuari.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOlZAN0XtvTr-YKGpbaXlzXtXQy5xTkdjBgWvL04uXZhY9XUvhsSIbuePQuYsIFMhajIO8T427EYSrDvH7G5sVfEphG3TgYGh0Q9WqqPOi3vgtyR84tCj4NVvvoVTUHbMgZA8toY5CAsp/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668661804429705730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOlZAN0XtvTr-YKGpbaXlzXtXQy5xTkdjBgWvL04uXZhY9XUvhsSIbuePQuYsIFMhajIO8T427EYSrDvH7G5sVfEphG3TgYGh0Q9WqqPOi3vgtyR84tCj4NVvvoVTUHbMgZA8toY5CAsp/s320/IMG_0789.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rRJSdfwLKkgcFDMr0SlsMlRsP_B4mfe9cQjd5H-ssZS83znEhOX-E5sIT3ORUqqShJ_KB5EbHwbKLrvBwIhefUxwp6jjMpbzVKCkN1DK2a_kyuHfT-yas6vNq2bYl8Vdt0tvFEGxDEqZ/s1600/IMG_0779.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; 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FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668656895987055778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24cDTXrpg3ZbiLAZpzU5KE_Gp-Y-lTfWHkuFbfUEgiRqbaT4D0oXi-ZNYWwpHPps1atR2tY3-wNqri3NNlLBScTwIgbFSnlUvAE8vCZCtV2pRksWEmlHg7ntMtnLNnqAtXuBhCbwPYvqM/s320/IMG_0787.JPG" /></a> This week we have had Bud, Christy, and James here from Calvary Chapel Wichita. They have been a huge blessing!! The guys have been working, working, working. The girls have been painting. It has also been a blessing to take them to the villages and have James share his testimony with the congregation. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I would also like to ask prayer for a dear sister in Christ, Maria Juana. Dan met her husband in jail and reached out to Maria Juana and the family. She has been fellowshipping with us for quite a while now. She and her husband have 4 sons, the youngest is 13. Maria Juana also has scoliosis. Recently she has been suffering and in alot of pain. I would ask that you ask the Lord to fill her with peace and hope. Also for healing if it is His will. And also for her sons' salvation. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you as always for your prayers and support. Be blessed and be used :)<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bDZwrQWCXUbuxBH4uu5XovQfn6qhZUirApMdxG1s9WhGSxDx5YwwsEmEkJH8fnTlr49yuDjVzociBEbBP5Ou0xbvqGGk8LMigs_R5C4iOUz6X2lt3b-d-r3gqtWgjs1NC0Dj7g8rcQoi/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668656508505533490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bDZwrQWCXUbuxBH4uu5XovQfn6qhZUirApMdxG1s9WhGSxDx5YwwsEmEkJH8fnTlr49yuDjVzociBEbBP5Ou0xbvqGGk8LMigs_R5C4iOUz6X2lt3b-d-r3gqtWgjs1NC0Dj7g8rcQoi/s320/IMG_0789.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-86268165299801004132011-10-19T06:45:00.000-07:002011-10-19T06:46:01.242-07:001 Cor 9"Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law(though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all thiis for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings". 1 Cor 9<br /><br />I have always LOVED these verses! We are to live as pilgrims as travelers in this world. Who we are is NOT defined by our culture, our childhood, who our parents were or where we were born. We do not belong to any of these things. Our identity is is Christ. We rest not in where we have been but in what He has done for us. Our foundation is not our education, not the set of principles that the world has taught us to live by. Our foundation is Jesus Christ, and Him alone. Because of this we are unshakable. The waves that shake the world, the fear that is driving our world to destruction does not affect us. We are Not Of This World.Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-31870081901227239922011-10-14T06:45:00.000-07:002011-10-14T07:06:37.154-07:00Maria Elena<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiASft9nqjY7Eh6DRctpZAIKOp3lyXE6idk0Qhtjxxy4lxFDRaogOG6eouORh57wX2rDw_vdi8CG5hcC-3KvEBfxI0jMhfW5un8goQ_l-DkDc6MnPT2afIv0SmrSVS31Mdq5b5Vrr5XQT/s1600/IMG_0540.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663345524021739026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiASft9nqjY7Eh6DRctpZAIKOp3lyXE6idk0Qhtjxxy4lxFDRaogOG6eouORh57wX2rDw_vdi8CG5hcC-3KvEBfxI0jMhfW5un8goQ_l-DkDc6MnPT2afIv0SmrSVS31Mdq5b5Vrr5XQT/s320/IMG_0540.JPG" /></a> Maria Elena is the girl on the right, in the pink sweater. She is 4th grade and will potentially be the first person in her family to graduate from high school, Lord willing. This little girl faithfully comes to church ever Tuesday and every Sunday. She plays on the worship team, stands right next to me :) :) :) :)<br />Her mother is lost in drugs and drinking, the rest of her family is uneducated and very superstitious. Her grandmother, Florencia, is the only believer in the family.<br />Maria Elena is always very heavy on my heart. Every time I see her I pray over her. I pray God's protection over her physically, spiritually, and mentally. She has a very hard road ahead of her. The odds are not in her favor. This last Tuesday she showed up looking sad, dirty, and tired. My heart broke (not the first time). My heart was filled with questions and doubts," Lord, why? How can you allow this? Why must she remain is such treacherous circumstances?"<br />I went to bed worrying and praying.<br />I woke up the next morning to these verses:<br /><br />Psa 72:12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.<br />Psa 72:13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.<br />Psa 72:14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.<br /><br />Jesus really loves the chidldren! We don't always understand why or how but after all, He is God. His ways and His thoughts are much greater than ours. I love Maria Elena, I really do, but my selfish, inperfect, love can not compare to His love for her. He created her, He knit her in her mother's womb. He died for her, and then rose again. He, not me, is preparing a place for her :) A place with no more pain, no more heartbreak, no more disappointments, and no more fear. God is on the throne. And, HE IS A GOD OF LOVE.Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-36125011922237201222011-10-10T09:52:00.000-07:002011-10-11T15:08:37.212-07:0010.11.10<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitocjaozOOcKfA8jpkzFPctFPNWIMU_hDkbtG5A5yp4cGleDvHFTHvpw4-ACftdzPG6p6kh9YrZ69gm7GNwiRHHmkqvas2g_49IRH6B7DVAkOXlhOJQUZ8R8oSpuDXP06A4ayrhDWGT-bY/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661978901478485218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitocjaozOOcKfA8jpkzFPctFPNWIMU_hDkbtG5A5yp4cGleDvHFTHvpw4-ACftdzPG6p6kh9YrZ69gm7GNwiRHHmkqvas2g_49IRH6B7DVAkOXlhOJQUZ8R8oSpuDXP06A4ayrhDWGT-bY/s320/020.JPG" /></a> "For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you. I have become like a portent* to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. ..........But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not it's measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord: I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds". Psalm 71<br /><br />*Portent: A prodigy or marvel.<br />My heart was so moved this morning when I read this passage. I was overwhelmed by the Lord's goodness and mercy in my life. He HAS been my confidence since my youth. From birth I have been taught to rely on Him. He HAS taught me since I was young. Every day has been filled with lessons of His love and mercy. Because of all this, "I WILL ALWAYS HAVE HOPE". As the first verse of a very famous hymn goes:<br /><br />"My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus' name".<br /><br />(vs15)"My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvtion all day long, thought I know not it's measure". We know no the measure of His salvation. We have only a taste of what He saved us from. We know only a sliver of what it is that He has done for us. Glory to God in the Highest!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYJhR-KGZy6Sxm_SH43tZYCPLveym0oUMvoevIogff2k69Sx2Iw3rZ80IV9Gnj_6yFNEzqPoLc9DEXwdO1URM3MQMUTxLdSYnKcoPDTKC2bx_Gd1Or7RyQewb-eYhilgPuf6M63F5HCK0/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661978764439383538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYJhR-KGZy6Sxm_SH43tZYCPLveym0oUMvoevIogff2k69Sx2Iw3rZ80IV9Gnj_6yFNEzqPoLc9DEXwdO1URM3MQMUTxLdSYnKcoPDTKC2bx_Gd1Or7RyQewb-eYhilgPuf6M63F5HCK0/s320/012.JPG" /></a> The days are getting shorter :( This was on the way to church Sunday evening.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOPLHWvrcZAapddFUvm-KjesuuJlDZp3JiSbiOifdlbwkzQXaofoCI7oRYPRKLxlx5M9ms7O4WV5bSZNpENy8fv63LRahu0BAmWUsbHVCUubkVrOU4qZma1Lv5y1fbJExNmAuxl4YuZpq/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661978638160261378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOPLHWvrcZAapddFUvm-KjesuuJlDZp3JiSbiOifdlbwkzQXaofoCI7oRYPRKLxlx5M9ms7O4WV5bSZNpENy8fv63LRahu0BAmWUsbHVCUubkVrOU4qZma1Lv5y1fbJExNmAuxl4YuZpq/s320/019.JPG" /></a> Josie and the girls from her Sunday evening class. They made the "Garden of Eden" this Sunday :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEwcBUen-vo0BPptzMKn5VN62YfIeuiHJPk-hA2PpdLSE-VYN9gdQRSEE0XvkqRZav_jACEM5BHY-KoHG79jgJ3WnSjlfdYUGG11_bVYOWyuv-mVv7oW9yvEwB7AIpho08NX8JxFrP7nC/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661978486904339186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEwcBUen-vo0BPptzMKn5VN62YfIeuiHJPk-hA2PpdLSE-VYN9gdQRSEE0XvkqRZav_jACEM5BHY-KoHG79jgJ3WnSjlfdYUGG11_bVYOWyuv-mVv7oW9yvEwB7AIpho08NX8JxFrP7nC/s320/016.JPG" /></a> We are +6 at the Ranch now :) Jo and Jerry are back!!!!!!! It's SSSOOOOOO good to have them. Jerry has been busy mowing, trimming, and cutting all over the place. He's also giving some much needed TLC to the vehicles that have been neglected in his absense. The cars love Jerry :) Jo is busy taking care of Jerry. That is a full time job as well. They will be starting back up the English bible study in Alamos this week. Jo is also going to start teaching an English study for ladies here at the Ranch on Wednesdays.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>We also have Tara, Christy, and Maddox here from Montana. Maddox (picture above) is a brave little man. He has been nicknamed Mr.Montana. Maddox is going to be a bean lover and a spanish speaking fool by the time he leaves ;) In the picture above he is praying with the men before church on Sunday evening. We pray that the Lord would preserve this little guy and grow him into a mighty man of God!!!!! Below is a picture of Tara, Christy, and Maddox checking out the fish :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXzziIb12LLZyq57qh-ldYx6MEcnqSpC1P19gBHJmuEhhy-3L-qz3bZJ3wENpIR_maNRKFJgPowFHxRYvMHIA9vPDwJ1OxdsJcC8BQCIJdAYHkdsbD8pJz2DeiCkDxYa5NL-geNkCvTFl/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661978376632124258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXzziIb12LLZyq57qh-ldYx6MEcnqSpC1P19gBHJmuEhhy-3L-qz3bZJ3wENpIR_maNRKFJgPowFHxRYvMHIA9vPDwJ1OxdsJcC8BQCIJdAYHkdsbD8pJz2DeiCkDxYa5NL-geNkCvTFl/s320/002.JPG" /></a> We also have Brother Juan Francisco here right now. Dan met Juan, who is from El Salvador, in jail. He arrived on Saturday and will be living and working here at the Ranch.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjaE9x0F9vESr6sJ4UZtep3ex_cuk1WUW6IOAWM7O7z0qfFw4Eoa43lRRE5ByFOdvdcW5-bPo_ekLB2haW0Ed4BNf97wuMUxnOtyFc-QaYsGaYOxzN3BGXQvfhDYQYsTbxTEbSjKaRXQO/s1600/006.JPG"></a>Pray for Dan, he is in CA visiting his dear friend, Mike. He will be gone for atleast another week. Roshon and her kids are with him visiting family. The end of this month we will have 3 visitors from Jo and Jerry's church in Wichita, KS.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5mMgPTof-3adT89SjEtLRGBgALrwgVOnA1rPxAbqnDL84yCb-T6kDKOnYr2SPAwcUBAswzv0JPfcDyYYTz1J5yIHGLc5guBjx62WCxJ1KBzlfLpKAUsjAF4oIhcIXv-XDYjoUsiu08py/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661907814146652194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5mMgPTof-3adT89SjEtLRGBgALrwgVOnA1rPxAbqnDL84yCb-T6kDKOnYr2SPAwcUBAswzv0JPfcDyYYTz1J5yIHGLc5guBjx62WCxJ1KBzlfLpKAUsjAF4oIhcIXv-XDYjoUsiu08py/s320/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Since Dan is gone our outings are at a minimal. Ana is taking advantage of the time at home and is having us do all of the deep cleaning :) :) :) We've been working, working, working.<br /></div><br /><div>This morning Carla, Christy, Abuela (Grandma), and I went to Osobampo for the ladies's study while Ana and Lola went to Jusibampo. The study in Osobampo was a blessing as always. Carla is sharing on how we should deal with fear and worry as believing women. </div><br /><div>This evening we go to Tesia. Brother Beto will be teaching in Dan's absense. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Greetings from everyone at Rancho Maranatha.</div><br /><div>God bless ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg-PREod48Hxp2W2OS65bM1FqhK3rVRMOfA6gS88wBjYqBdUmKqYztJx_h3R4Y3ouqQLKhdHIUqL-0PI_80ElCJx83Egfn0j-mw8niRojDDQxhZm8ZudVVipZFiEpAJpc7yobRoM3-YUD/s1600/002.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-71224151875629053682011-09-26T19:02:00.000-07:002011-09-26T21:16:09.608-07:00Flowers<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656855631417630658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HU9DgC6cCsrytQsKv9egCt6PJYh9wiFU22KYL-7x6T7v2vfAl34zoNuvv68QbCDLdy5mH8P4ECE9TtPvuVkeUc0ZzJoxU86rrRvd-zgeRI94PRWnNClfofubZ7HTMjfC5tj6HorrU39r/s320/002.JPG" /><br /><br />Today is my little brother's birthday :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABE!<br /><br />Mat 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:<br />Mat 6:29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.<br /><br /><br />In Sunday School this week we 'dressed' flowers. Obviously our designs are dull in comparison to what the Creator of the universe made for them though.<br /><br /><br />Isa 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thought.<br /><br />This is my verse right now. The Lord has made it apparent every single day that He will have His way and that'll be alot easier for me if I just go along :)<br /><br /><br /><br />The Lord always speaks to me through the lessons I prepare for the kids. Most of the time as I am sharing with the kids the Lord will throw something in my face that came out of my very own mouth! Very funny.... not really :)<br /><br /><br />This Sunday evening we saw lots of faces that we hadn't seen in a while. It was such a huge blessing. I wish I could have taken a picture during worship so you could see all of the faces.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfboNOhDOooPsOBDJY6MkV8Mgun5u_pPOJbzec7BDhZRVrDgYETr9oIGjFTKEF7fVRvxizrpB2tF-_5q5K_JHW5fLJj2nBQwEYHzEzXfObbIM8N1ma8k9qafJVrLQ5oD58ljNxepnLeV_/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656855489768982082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfboNOhDOooPsOBDJY6MkV8Mgun5u_pPOJbzec7BDhZRVrDgYETr9oIGjFTKEF7fVRvxizrpB2tF-_5q5K_JHW5fLJj2nBQwEYHzEzXfObbIM8N1ma8k9qafJVrLQ5oD58ljNxepnLeV_/s320/003.JPG" /></a><br />Noemi is getting so BIG!!!!!!!!!! Number 2 is on the way, due the beginning of February. Carla and Rogelio are hoping for a boy this time around :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6JkdYXtLyQt3tleP6hC16JCf2zMI8smzgUKiUvBpNQGO8LvNrucXmx73BssR0jli2m7Wcrwx7kyhoi2Cz_WZQ2As-0IH3BlrPzzqVTLyyBecYHlUDwvy-kmgdGajsiAqKOT3quoSTRV0/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656854675602421458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6JkdYXtLyQt3tleP6hC16JCf2zMI8smzgUKiUvBpNQGO8LvNrucXmx73BssR0jli2m7Wcrwx7kyhoi2Cz_WZQ2As-0IH3BlrPzzqVTLyyBecYHlUDwvy-kmgdGajsiAqKOT3quoSTRV0/s320/013.JPG" /></a> Isn't she just gorgeous? We all love her so much :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWm2z-nANVJ2mPcXMYHJ10ecG7_k6OQ5kfSzNoqRJ1pw1YS_ahDiU9ZVD5hlS8c2oCiPbmADKth0xITNZ4l7QzhHAlQvIjTXuqM13Eumds_PqzVfbVFQgCv53ehNMm_Nsh66J5O-d6_Zc/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656854261672783058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWm2z-nANVJ2mPcXMYHJ10ecG7_k6OQ5kfSzNoqRJ1pw1YS_ahDiU9ZVD5hlS8c2oCiPbmADKth0xITNZ4l7QzhHAlQvIjTXuqM13Eumds_PqzVfbVFQgCv53ehNMm_Nsh66J5O-d6_Zc/s320/007.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyY5u5SUlYLORX4tTeUwv-SvXgJT9in7p7PIXrUIun-4Q3ma0FOLt7qkSfW1u3x8q_XL-ArlRu2_wcXYFcVRvClyK4_aAt12yqhMm-EIQzpfqmD4GJW-UKLmFugS40EySwTPfVMK7fiKwD/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656885724858659634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyY5u5SUlYLORX4tTeUwv-SvXgJT9in7p7PIXrUIun-4Q3ma0FOLt7qkSfW1u3x8q_XL-ArlRu2_wcXYFcVRvClyK4_aAt12yqhMm-EIQzpfqmD4GJW-UKLmFugS40EySwTPfVMK7fiKwD/s320/011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Ana will be back on Wednesday, I CAN'T WAIT. We have missed her tremendously. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>The weather is starting to change a bit. The wind picks up in the afternoons and it isn't quite as hot.</div><br /><br /><div>Tomorrow is ladies biblestudy in Osobampo :) One of the highlights of my week. Please keep these ladies in your prayers. They are fighting the good fight for sure. </div><br /><br /><div>This Wednesday I am planning on beginning my class with the children of Huazahuari again. Some of you may remember the pictures from last year. I had stopped going because the kids were being very disrespectful and disobedient. However, a little birdie told me that they want me to come back. So we're going to give it another try. We shall see what the Lord allows. I am pretty excited though. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>God bless!</div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-7373386941659948982011-09-22T21:23:00.000-07:002011-09-22T21:27:09.957-07:00Sweet Sweet SongI am an instrument of the living God <br />My life a melody to His name <br />More than the songs I sing <br />Worship is everything <br />I live to glorify my King <br /><br />Hear the song of my life<br />Let it be a sweet, sweet sound <br />Let it be a sweet, sweet sound<br />I raise this anthem high <br />Let it be a sweet, sweet sound <br />Let it be a sweet, sweet sound<br /><br />Through all the mire and clay <br />You're washing me with grace <br />You carry me, oh Lord, through it all<br />So I will testify even in the fire<br />I live to praise my Savior<br /><br />Let everything that has breathe<br />Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord <br />And all cre-ation will sing Hallelujah<br /><br />-sarah reevesChelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-83517616347812718572011-09-18T11:19:00.000-07:002011-09-18T11:39:00.014-07:00kids!I love kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />This is Danielito<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXw7t-lv67rsX4VBaAuDCph4a6vN17SJ1NRBTJT8KJ-0v06kpj0NCWAIdk4enolH9DZApwn7yIpodj5k92NkTcEDOZNjTzmISOlEXBAjkjmA6h4kThXy6GuKRKimm-7itqifSmGESLNijw/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653768678769626386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXw7t-lv67rsX4VBaAuDCph4a6vN17SJ1NRBTJT8KJ-0v06kpj0NCWAIdk4enolH9DZApwn7yIpodj5k92NkTcEDOZNjTzmISOlEXBAjkjmA6h4kThXy6GuKRKimm-7itqifSmGESLNijw/s320/038.JPG" /></a> Here are some pictures of the children in my life. They are all so ,so, so very precious!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFb1i18MWlNJhe1tvkc0ZfMxhuXaKukHiU4NJktCnLXbpxYr3G5VyvOqVTHc_qKH0_WFqvt96ZxpLGE3hF8F0Vs76fFeZAN3_pgaa0b8f5Hx2-bxIvrTJ-Av8ME5nhHYADbrYo_19ZeIm/s1600/034.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653768402757136242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFb1i18MWlNJhe1tvkc0ZfMxhuXaKukHiU4NJktCnLXbpxYr3G5VyvOqVTHc_qKH0_WFqvt96ZxpLGE3hF8F0Vs76fFeZAN3_pgaa0b8f5Hx2-bxIvrTJ-Av8ME5nhHYADbrYo_19ZeIm/s320/034.JPG" /></a><br /><br />This is Aaliyah This is Dislania<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmhA5gXm7PUgV_bsDkOmV8hNxykXm1nBxmabw5eBa-ff1JjjmKN3kVoBg_EJL4R0biholPhZrX3eBxcDNptjTAOqdaXAnskIdzgty4sSaQwp6ueEfWZgfdWlh3JSTHYAiolEF48cLawDo/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653767919088410418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxmhA5gXm7PUgV_bsDkOmV8hNxykXm1nBxmabw5eBa-ff1JjjmKN3kVoBg_EJL4R0biholPhZrX3eBxcDNptjTAOqdaXAnskIdzgty4sSaQwp6ueEfWZgfdWlh3JSTHYAiolEF48cLawDo/s320/015.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI88EzkJVHx-2SQSmqtY_4Jn22pi-6HKeTnWrOYc3bAVx8H-jFsKdcHNAAycX7GZL2lvUf4U82Oy4Um2Y7lp54-EwDUPe0R7KSGzsYhs-mabLJ-l2tv1IcIi4nipLa3z6pAO-VgzQNERW_/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653767707204127234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI88EzkJVHx-2SQSmqtY_4Jn22pi-6HKeTnWrOYc3bAVx8H-jFsKdcHNAAycX7GZL2lvUf4U82Oy4Um2Y7lp54-EwDUPe0R7KSGzsYhs-mabLJ-l2tv1IcIi4nipLa3z6pAO-VgzQNERW_/s320/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Arielito and Noemi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb8yculV98dUaCqLD0-P2UNFm2FVdO0GFY1f3QX-e_H6s4fmgqJ0aQcHViDLPlB11pzNuWCt-fFcRjvbxYcJGAfuWIgSMhIOObARKW7Dy70KXw0zmoyWTlJndftWoYU40pXGSIf2MvF0c/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653767189387560994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb8yculV98dUaCqLD0-P2UNFm2FVdO0GFY1f3QX-e_H6s4fmgqJ0aQcHViDLPlB11pzNuWCt-fFcRjvbxYcJGAfuWIgSMhIOObARKW7Dy70KXw0zmoyWTlJndftWoYU40pXGSIf2MvF0c/s320/005.JPG" /></a> Ana Sofia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLa96pD8ajpkyCLbA1_K6sPy-nlJ1LfWkGTsJbxyLyHbbTRFAtuoSivo3TQtsKJs0fbGRYh9tsWQ6XqDq6xP0i0cTo8ejb0wxlP_o2ZKbDd_m2I05PPPOm4jlJeQEnRnVeVl0AFq-JOZpx/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653766763895413058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLa96pD8ajpkyCLbA1_K6sPy-nlJ1LfWkGTsJbxyLyHbbTRFAtuoSivo3TQtsKJs0fbGRYh9tsWQ6XqDq6xP0i0cTo8ejb0wxlP_o2ZKbDd_m2I05PPPOm4jlJeQEnRnVeVl0AFq-JOZpx/s320/013.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Belen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Noemi<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZ9w2w0sAoGtrA3qi_dFyqylOuqXeYaLLFFpc_dEdJF8eo0Vk0frtAiPoAGzl8C0Jkrpews3jqprP8C4UWpK3Phev50CF84KN5NU1LGLZ4p4Hd8BhhsDvY7fZdFWGtk6So2vjJYeb4nPu/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653766486482308530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZ9w2w0sAoGtrA3qi_dFyqylOuqXeYaLLFFpc_dEdJF8eo0Vk0frtAiPoAGzl8C0Jkrpews3jqprP8C4UWpK3Phev50CF84KN5NU1LGLZ4p4Hd8BhhsDvY7fZdFWGtk6So2vjJYeb4nPu/s320/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Children are a gift from God. These are some priceless gifts :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-27100063298300904732011-09-07T12:44:00.000-07:002011-09-07T13:08:44.742-07:00I'm back<div>Hello Everyone :)</div><br /><br /><br /><div>I'm back, safe and sound. It's been a whirlwind week so far. I arrived at the Ranch Friday afternoon after three days of traveling only to leave 2 hours later for a youth group camping trip with Calvary Chapel Alamos. I don't regret it one bit. We can sleep when we get to heaven right?!?!!?!?!!??</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649706568173456146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmjaT9Dwwm4Ie0XRZojXeyuwTSFLAx7uFZXdwchFYjjzqIZ_oGngzL6yml1mq_wkI50pcHoSSFSPhvGG-R1K1MSxTxpCOxVKWVrsDOohsAplc2_nhAMyTryLG-RjY5z6cB3fi2iOCS5AQ/s320/074.JPG" /></div><br /><div>We arrived at the campground later Friday night, it was pitch black out. What I saw when I awoke Saturday morning totally took my breathe away. Beautiful emerald green hills covered with mist. You could hear the birds and the river down below. Yes, there were also an insane amount of mosqitos and no-see'ums as well. I was blessed to get to know the youth from our sister church, Calvary Chapel Alamos, better. The teachings were blessed, the worship was anointed. There were also many fun games. I have a confession, something I was sorely reminded of on this trip. "I love volleyball!!!!! But I really stink at it". Who else would serve the ball right into one of their team-mate's head.............. :) I graciously took a couple of bows and moved on after everybody finally stopped laughing.<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649710772329242338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnFjIKD-oefW5vCAUxWCBPXtSp2e_RiwDfdVVtPbCR_T5mrjr_IsdLXHHZjULHJrtuEaYFZnW73WIksims3xqO3kSO2U-1Nb-kXGzx9_lfbl4J5t6tX-Z4obFQ4hZbWEbW-OGnuaCIxuK/s320/108.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bP3xRmvbiy9GA6t7BZ78-spg6YMQGdUg6NhSkNbjIqDc6TD8sCPb-g_EPWKmEJ-ZfpePzNllGv4IHHOCI5Te_TnkZhtvCvFiEjAQHSbJ5lQ4yMYUd1fW-BsNKp3OM9IKphoSScHQ_Q2n/s1600/084.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649706888914377698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bP3xRmvbiy9GA6t7BZ78-spg6YMQGdUg6NhSkNbjIqDc6TD8sCPb-g_EPWKmEJ-ZfpePzNllGv4IHHOCI5Te_TnkZhtvCvFiEjAQHSbJ5lQ4yMYUd1fW-BsNKp3OM9IKphoSScHQ_Q2n/s320/084.JPG" /></a> Last night was the study in Tesia. It was a HUGE blessing to see all of my fellow brothers and sisters. I had missed them so much. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Today we will find out whether Levi's surgery was successful or not. Ana will be leaving the end of this week to go spend some time with Brian, Rochelle, and the boys. Please praying for traveling mercies. Also that God would give us the supernatural ability to keep things together while she's gone!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Pray for rain. We need more to make it through the dry months. </div><br /><div>Thanks to all and God bless!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-13898521289091795782011-08-24T12:53:00.000-07:002011-08-24T13:12:27.522-07:00Heading South♪Search my heart, search my mind, search my soul. Make me clean, make me new, make me whole.
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<br />All of my plans, all of my dreams, I lay them down before Your feet. All of my time, all that was mine I now submit to Your design. Cause You are the one, the only one who dared to give it all away for me.
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<br />You are my strength, You are my God, You are my King. You make me laugh, You make me dance, You make me sing.
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<br />Everything inside, everything outside, I give it all away. You never change, You rearrange my heart more everyday. ♫
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<br />For the last several days I have had this Song, "Give it All Away" by Aaron Shust stuck in my head. I've been singing it, watching the music video, even playing it on my guitar. Now, I know why. The Lord was subtly preparing me. I'm now leaving August 31st, two weeks earlier than planned. That's one week from today!!! And I just found that out, TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alot of things can happen in 24 hours! But they are His plans, not mine, so it's all good.
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<br />As Christians we are suuposed to be F.A.T. Flexible, available, and teachable :)
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<br />I'm been extremely blessed over the last several weeks by so many people and their generosity. My list of needed supplies has been demolished! Praise God.
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<br />I'm so excited about returning to the Ranch. I've missed my family there very much. I'm also so very excited to see what the Lord has in restore upon my return. I know there will be so many opportunities to serve. I mean,how spoiled am I????? I get to be about my father's business 24/7. I'm one blessed, excited, and ready to go Chica :) :) :)
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<br />I do ask that you would all keep me in your prayers. For travel mercies, and also for my family. I'm going to miss them :(
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<br />"O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with Him is full redemption". Psalm 130:7
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<br />Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-19013531803594340422011-08-08T08:24:00.000-07:002011-08-08T08:45:01.595-07:00Just for a little while"You, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; We are all the work of your hand". Isaiah 64
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<br />This morning I sat down and had coffee with Jesus :) My heart was feeling quite broken and forlorn. I felt out of place, wondering which way was up. It was one of those days when you feel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">like you</span> have nothing to show for your work. One of those times you wonder if all you've done is for naught. I had so many questions buzzing around in my head. So many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">things</span> that I need answers for, NOW. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">hahaha</span>. My own advice kept biting me from behind..... Just yesterday I sent someone an email saying, "If God hasn't given you the answer then obviously it's not really time to make the decision". Funny '<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">haha</span>' or funny ironic? I opened my bible to where I'm reading in 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Samuel</span> and I ran into David, fleeing from his son, Absalom....... Here I am doubting the Lord's calling on my life and I most certainly don't have my own son chasing me down to kill me. Don't you think maybe David was wondering if the Lord really had anointed him to be king over Israel? And yet he continued to walk by faith. He didn't throw himself on the ground in order to have a temper-tantrum.
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<br />Then I came across John 16,"They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">offering</span> a service to God. They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. I have told you this, so that when the time comes you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">will</span> remember that I warned you.............In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me".......
<br />Sometimes the 'little while' seems like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">ALOT</span> of while when we feel persecuted, alone, or misunderstood.
<br />" I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. .......... I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world". John 16
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<br />So, are you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">weeping</span> and mourning while the world rejoices?Or maybe it's the opposite; are you rejoicing while the world seems hopeless????? Praise the Lord brothers and sisters!!!! This means that we are living for the kingdom to come, we are living for eternity with Jesus Christ. We are misfits. When your mindset is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">different</span> from any other, when the world says that you're backwards, old-fashioned, or a loser, REJOICE. We are Christ's! He is the Potter, the Father, we are the clay. The purpose of this life is for Him to mold us into His image. so, be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">moldable</span> with me, be teachable.... Be slow to speak and quick to listen. This is just for a 'LITTLE WHILE'. Soon we'll be going HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<br />Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-42057970087397909902011-07-26T14:14:00.000-07:002011-07-26T14:20:18.770-07:00Royal Family Kids Camp 2011To say I was blessed at camp would be an understatement. I was left amazed at the goodness of our Creator!<br /><br />The phrase of the week: "God REALLY loves the children!"<br /><br />As we welcomed the kids into camp I was amzed by how beautiful there were. I knew that every child getting off that bus had a past that was definately not a 'fairytale',and yet they were whole, beautiful, and excited children.<br />Throughout the week I was continually awestruck by the resiliancy of these children. Each and every one simply desired to be loved and more suprisingly, TO love. They were all so full of love, all open to new things.<br />One of my favorite memoires is definately the day that I got to be Bible Bear. Bible Bear is a very large costume, styrofoam head and all. This happy grizzly delivers mail the the campers each day. Each child comes up to retrieve their mail and give Bible Bear a big hug. Sometimes Bible Bear even gets a kiss on the cheek! For the new campers it was quite a suprise. For the veterans it was a meeting up of old pals, hahahahahaha. It was awesome. I think it was about 130 degrees in that bear costume though... I came out completely drenched.<br /><br />Throughout the five days I was blessed by the kids in so many wyas. It was my priviledge to interview some of them and ask them about their dreams and goals. One wanted to be a Doctor, another a pilot, one of the girls just wanted to meet Justin Beiber, hahaha. I think the most touching request was one young boy who simpy wanted to make friends, especially at school. By the end of the week he was part of a mighty trio we dubbed, 'The Three Amigos". God is good!<br /><br />The cooks did a fantastic job. Boy, did those kids eat. Interestingly enough the salad bar was a huge hit. I found out that many kids find sunflower seeds simply scrumptous.<br /><br />The kids went rock wall climbing, kayaking, and practically wore out the slip-n-slide. We became addicted to 4-square and watched the rise of a hula-hooping star. I'm still singing the songs that were repeated over and over againi all through the day and week. The message in them is so very important for the survival of these kids.<br />Yep, lots of warm fuzzies! ;)<br /><br />"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight". Proverbs 3:5-6Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-63546157743559673102011-07-12T14:57:00.000-07:002011-07-12T15:11:54.348-07:00Prayer requestHello Everybody!<br />I have a prayer request.<br />Tomorrow, I will be joining two families from our church, The Parkmans and the Bales, and heading to Royal Family Kids Camp. RFKC is a camp for children that are in the 'system'. I believe the majority are from foster care homes. RFKC is a national organization with local chapters. The Parkmans have been involved for several years and the last two years our church has sponsored kids to attend the camp. There should be 32 kids attending the camp. All under the age of 12. The mission is to share Christ's love with these kids.<br />Please pray for:<br />(1) The salvation of these children<br />(2) Unity of the staff<br />(3) Guidance for the counselors<br />(4) Big angels to cover the whole camp and everyone involved.<br />The kids will be with us starting on Thursday around 11am til mid afternoon on the following Monday. The days will start at 7:30 and lights out is at 10. Long days :)<br />There are two times during the day that we ask specifically for prayer. 10:30-11:45 is bible story time. Pray for receptive ears.<br />Then bedtime. From 9-10 pm. I'm told that this is a time that the enemy really takes advantage of to stir-up unrest and cause problems with the kids.<br />I'm extremely excited about this experience. I'm looking forward to meeting every single one of these children and being given the opportunity to love on them. The mission is simple but accomplishing it is a bit tricky. We want these kids to meet Jesus Christ. However we do not have complete freedom in what we can say or do with them.<br />So, I'm excited. I'm getting ready for a week of little sleep, lots of games, sunburn I'm sure, and probably giving my heart away again and again.<br />God bless ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-43830502528706223572011-07-11T17:50:00.000-07:002011-07-11T17:51:11.075-07:00Testing, testingtesting, testing, 1 ,2 3..... testing testing....<br /><br /><br />Provando, provando, 1, 2, 3, provando.......Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-77035617521597780952011-05-16T10:22:00.000-07:002011-05-16T11:43:26.855-07:00creaturesThe creatures are out!!! They're coming out of hiding, both big and small. Some more pleasant than others. The ones that we had in Sunday School last night were the cute fuzzy kind that you just want to hug!!!! On the left is my class, the right is Josie's class. The Sunday night study is held in Osobampo. The children are from Osobampo, Jusibampo, Mocuzari, and Las Minitas. Several of the children in my class come all on their own. Their parents do not attend our church. Last night as I was walking through the village rounding up kids I found a little girl, Roxanna, who used to come all the time. Roxanna is Ruth's cousin. When I asked her why she hadn't been coming she told me that her parents didn't allow her to come anymore. Supposedly because they leave on Sunday nights for Navojoa so it's not convenient.... Whether those are their motives or not it still made me sad. I hope and pray that the Lord will continue to touch this little girl even though she is no longer with us.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwIZgf008xVkWPKAA5uvYzvKdWBMoanGlgOv_KRsZeavS7FdtLUuDmMbfgGiJRhBLGQH0EOoSE8umoS5WePzzqKNwIrA6ZdsXvEXC0dOTxOWoa8h_laHJKuifoJ6w9eNTpmhzBQE2KtFc/s1600/IMG_0282.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607367419968089938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwIZgf008xVkWPKAA5uvYzvKdWBMoanGlgOv_KRsZeavS7FdtLUuDmMbfgGiJRhBLGQH0EOoSE8umoS5WePzzqKNwIrA6ZdsXvEXC0dOTxOWoa8h_laHJKuifoJ6w9eNTpmhzBQE2KtFc/s320/IMG_0282.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEr5FxEsr23XLcROt0v8mrXsW-2WJEK2FwXZw1RTjqVt2aSyreBAiLTIn_WtapEfYPByB1pyzwrjcyfb-93us_DMLzlTG6MpaTrWRQDDvPxwrpfQNcRuKGweSamCckFH7u4iS8_UOPWOC/s1600/IMG_0277.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607367265940723714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEr5FxEsr23XLcROt0v8mrXsW-2WJEK2FwXZw1RTjqVt2aSyreBAiLTIn_WtapEfYPByB1pyzwrjcyfb-93us_DMLzlTG6MpaTrWRQDDvPxwrpfQNcRuKGweSamCckFH7u4iS8_UOPWOC/s320/IMG_0277.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The not so fuzzy and cute creatures are out as well!!!!! Within an hour of eachother we removed a big black King snake and a juicy centipede from the girls' dorms... Fun, fun, fun. The centipede, which was found in the shower, had quite an affect on the ladies... For some reason after finding him none of them wanted to take a shower!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3mGz1T0PQR2kBb3X6TcYd-HJFHzw9puDHQZWM94j1ayExna7sEUFpGb4Gy52k1wifwy8GmmCMB0Cujfkb9p5ONTFjsu2_ePCuk26VJTfGfWgNWP72vzkkPpmc-nJz7f_Vq85imrnhv5q/s1600/IMG_0290.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607367073564900194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3mGz1T0PQR2kBb3X6TcYd-HJFHzw9puDHQZWM94j1ayExna7sEUFpGb4Gy52k1wifwy8GmmCMB0Cujfkb9p5ONTFjsu2_ePCuk26VJTfGfWgNWP72vzkkPpmc-nJz7f_Vq85imrnhv5q/s320/IMG_0290.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiyGn4ikXh9kdH8SLOUNBWYd3z6sGHuINMauEVei_-u_i_dQcRRB8TbuIIbBmazr1AX7-nBHzXYKz_hKs7uJZBoD_U3eSTbeeBq7tRolQIZ3pPN_ejX9qZJ1V_BP6vtjeyTys99JSwQjk/s1600/IMG_0288.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607366868273281426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiyGn4ikXh9kdH8SLOUNBWYd3z6sGHuINMauEVei_-u_i_dQcRRB8TbuIIbBmazr1AX7-nBHzXYKz_hKs7uJZBoD_U3eSTbeeBq7tRolQIZ3pPN_ejX9qZJ1V_BP6vtjeyTys99JSwQjk/s320/IMG_0288.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomnvodySyMGZCGHDUeKr-Z4KeM8gHmgjUTdMlGsP_3-VwODo1zeptqa8QoJWzvi5cK4wtGx2r6ie-exDGa75x_35NptmuthQTqtS0V_pnsxeqPi0CUZeaG3aVFBpFZ_arYFo6DSmtg_Hk/s1600/IMG_0275.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607365995510458466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBt-8W-8fVWbwgXCOUthY-tST_6YcehSM4GdIwlKa416pcMvtgstUMV5jn4Cvdmi2sMxUhZ5Gntd8sanLc0v-Xa8i3TAKhl-ukU9bOt5y5b1AXKenHSgavBvPox6BULSyuFPnhyphenhyphenjlvq42/s320/IMG_0274.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607366236540242834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomnvodySyMGZCGHDUeKr-Z4KeM8gHmgjUTdMlGsP_3-VwODo1zeptqa8QoJWzvi5cK4wtGx2r6ie-exDGa75x_35NptmuthQTqtS0V_pnsxeqPi0CUZeaG3aVFBpFZ_arYFo6DSmtg_Hk/s320/IMG_0275.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the comsmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places". Ephesians 6:12</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth". Col 3:2</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have come to realize that when a problem, issue, or crisis, overwhelms me it is because I am not being 'heavenly' minded. Everything that we fight on this earth is spiritual. The fight against our flesh is spiritual. My fustrations and anxieties are heavenly battles. They cannot be fought the same way as earthly battles. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak". Matt 26</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When will I stop applying earthly methods to heavenly problems? When will I realized that my struggles and my trials are supernatural. I do not need earthly wisdom or common sense in my walk with the Lord. I simply must trust in His word. I must be in communion with Him.<br />Heaven's currency is completely diferent from earth's. What is of value here is rubbish there . What is of value there we ,here, consider foolishness. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>"For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is strong than men. For consider your calling, brothers, not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God". 1 Cor 1</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I know that we've all read the above passage before, probably many times. But have you ever really summed it all up.... What is God saying here? Our way, our wisdom, our methods, our psycology, our strength, our intilect is USELESS. I repeat USELESS....... God will not work where He is not wanted. If you've got it, "all under control", He is not going to take control of the situation. The point is not for us to make it through. The point is not for us to conquer. The point is for Jehova to be glorified. Comprende???? :)</div><br /><div>I sure don't. I'm having a hard time getting this point through my thick skull. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, let's put on our heavenly glasses :)</div><br /><div>Using God's wisdom let's think about His purpose for every situation. Let's not use the earthly scale to judge or evaluate, let's use God's scale. Jesus needed 5 loaves and 2 fish not 1 million dollars. Jesus needed water to make wine, not a vinyard. Jesus needed faith to make the blind see and the dear hear, nothing more. Jesus needed to pillow to rest his head or home to call his own, He simply needed His Father. Are our requirements for our life the same as God's? Are our expectations the same? Our goals? </div><br /><div>When we look at the line in front of us at Walmart do we see people in our way or do we see lost souls?<br />Put on your Jesus glasses.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Chelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675212622162766884.post-434190914292711522011-05-07T16:46:00.000-07:002011-05-07T17:34:33.560-07:00HotYes, it's hot. Today is the 3rd day in a row that it's been over 100 degrees. Hot,hot, hot. The whole world just seems to smolder and melt. It leaves you wanting to do nothing but nap in front of a fan. The smallest tasks like hanging laundry make you feel like you've just climbed a mountain. Ok, so maybe I'm exagerating a bit, but just a bit :) :(<br /><br />Last Sunday two people gave their lives to the Lord. Some of you may remember me writing about a lady ,Gaudencia, that was saved and baptized after +20 years of hearing the gospel...... Well it is Gaudencia's son, David, and his wife that gave their lives to the Lord. We are so very, very excited for them. One of their daughters was recently seriously injured. She somehow was cut but a mirror and almost severed her arm. She is now in need of several surgeries and physical therapy. It does appear though that if she has the surgeries and the therapy she will be able to use her arm again.<br /><br />Edith, our Swiss friend, that I stayed with for two weeks post-surgery is doing well. She decided on the hormone treatment to treat her cancer. Today Ana took her to the doctor for a check up. He said that everything seems fine for now. When Jo and Jerry leave I will be going in their place to Alamos to have biblestudy with Carol and Edith. Please pray that the Lord would bless our time together and use it to grow all three of us. Carol and Edith are always inviting others of the American community in Alamos to the study but for now it's just us.<br /><br />On Thursday I went with Dan and Rogelio to start tiling the new bathroom at Eva's house. This is the bathroom that the group from MN built. It went well. Three people in a bathroom for an extended period of time can be quite comical :) :) :)<br />I'm not a tile master yet but maybe with a bit more practice, LOL. I know that Sister Eva must be excited. As far as I know this is the first time she's ever had a bathroom with actual plumbing.<br /><br />My dear friend and adopted Big Sis, Tandrian Riddering, will be here in the 22nd. I'm super excited about her visit!!!!! She'll be tagging along with daily life and going to all of the villages with us :)<br /><br />May God bless you all abundantly. Thankyou once again for your prayers and your support of this ministry.<br /><br />Chelsea RaeChelsearaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968653827932806479noreply@blogger.com1