Lets be real. Transition is hard, uncomfortable, and messy. Ask any new mother in labor. The days of simply being pregnant are over…but the baby has not fully arrived. Transition. The critical time full of pain before the promise. Navigating this season requires focus and determination. Many of you are in this same place with us. Wanna hear some of our transition tips?
1. Center your heart on Jesus. Remain focused on the prize! Diligently seek Him daily and minimize distractions. Deal ruthlessly with any sin. (Heb 12:1-4, Matt 6:22)
2. Comparisons kill. Comparing your journey to others or even past seasons can foster strife, frustrations, envy, etc. Recognize it in seed form and get rid of it before it wreaks havoc in the garden of your heart (Gal. 6: 4-10, James 3:14-16)
3. Consistent community and accountability. Make sure you are strongly connected to a church/Ekklesia which lives/preaches the Word of God (Heb 11:24-25). Lone ranger believers get attacked relentlessly by the enemy (1 Peter 5:8). Pursue life-giving community by providing it and seeking it out. Secure good accountability from both mentors and godly friends (Prov. 15:22; 19:20; 20:18).
4. Cultivate joy and peace in the present. Rejoice fully, guard your peace, and be in the moment. Philippians 4:4-9
We love and bless you family. For all those in transition like us- we are praying and standing with you! Reach out by text/email- we love connecting in deeper ways than this broad communication. Lets finish this race strong! Jesus is KING!
From 70F to -7!
We continue to do weekly outreach ministry. What a sharp contrast from one Saturday in Florida (balmy 70F) to Wednesday outreach in Des Moines (-7 with windchills -20!). Regardless, Jesus is worthy and the harvest is ripe! People are being born-again, filled with the Holy Spirit, and discipled! Keep praying for open doors and open hearts!!!
** March/April:
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We continue with prayer and kids ministry at Heartland, weekly outreaches, ministry to missionaries/spiritual sons/daughters around the world via zoom/ FaceTime, but we would
love more ministry opportunities in Iowa/NE in March! We are excited for the Fervent Hearts Conference (March 12-14 at New Beginnings Worship Center, Bellevue NE). Join us if in the area!
