Sunday, April 29, 2007

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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Something I have learned [Rob]

Today I was thinking that it was time to give a little information to you all about how we're doing. Cy and I have been sharing in many cell groups and giving classes on how to study the Bible inductively. It's been rather busy, but it's been a lot of fun and very rewarding. God has been good to us as He always has been. The pictures on this blog are of a cell group and of our Bible study class. I hope that gives you an idea of where and what we are doing.




I have been learning a lot in this time here as well. Life is not always easy, but it's an adventure, even in Canada. I have learned to stick to the basics of a relationship with God. In some ways it's tough and in others it's very easy. For example, it's a lot easy to maintain a high level of spirituality if our spirituality was based on what we do. But it's not, so it's not so easy. Our spirituality comes from being in touch with the one who has given life to our spirits: Jesus. And so if I want to be spiritual, I have to be in Christ. And it's also easy to be in a relationship with God for that very same reason. I don't have to base it on what I do, but rather on simply sharing my heart and life with Him and He with me. I have found that there is a rest in all of this truth. The Bible says it as well, Jesus says: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful...Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." John 15:1-2,4




I have also found all of this to be true because I have seen fruit in my life in Canada. I always found it hard to talk about God in Canada, to my friends and to my family. But as I have been working at staying in Christ (relating to Him constantly) I have seen how many people have been encouraged to come nearer to God. I have even been with someone while they decided to start a relationship with God and get to know Him. The fruit has begun to blossom and I haven't even tried to do anything in my strength. God is good.




I want to encourage all of you to continue to press into the intimacy of a relationship with God. Get past the superficial prayers and begin to pour out your heart in the truth of your life. He wants to get intimate, it's only in our hands to reveal our true selves to him. Go ahead, share your life with God.

Friday, February 09, 2007

COME AND SEE!!! [Rob]

Hey everyone,

We're are participating in two special things in the next while. FIRST: Every Tuesday night @ 7pm we will be teaching people how to study the Bible in such a way that it makes everything simple and alive. We will be working on the book of Galatians during a six week period. We hope that those who are interested in digging into the wonderful world of God's written word would come out to that. It will be at South Abbotsford Church (Huntingdon Rd.).

SECOND: Cy and I are having a night of sharing about what God has done around the world through our ministries the past two years. There will be testimonies of the faith that God has given us and the ways that God interveens in the lives of His children. Also, included in this package is a clip into the future of what we will be doing in Thailand. There will be pictures and movies to go with everything. Coffee and drinks, along with refreshments, will be available. Bring your family and friends to a night of encouragement. It's all happening FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 7pm, SOUTH ABBOTSFORD CHURCH. We hope that those who are close can take advantage of these wonderful opportunities. See you soon.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

The Struggle of Canadians [Rob]

Hey everyone,

I thought that it was about time I would give just a little note to you. This time, seeing as I'm in Canada and not having too many extravagant stories these days, I would like to share with you something that God has been speaking to me about.

The other morning Cy awoke and told me that God had spoken to her during the night. He said that we were falling for the deception and that we needed to be more careful about our quiet times with God everyday. Well, that put my antennas up and I went straight to be alone to pray. While praying I felt to read the parable of the sower. It's found in Matthew chapter 13. In the first 23 verses, there are two that really stuck out to me: 7 & 22. It talks about how the seed (the word of God) fell among thorns and what those thorns stand for. There are two types of thorns:
1. the worries of this life
2. the deceitfulness of wealth
Needless to say, God was very specific in telling us about what the deception is.

As I look back on my christian life, I can see that many times I did not have a specific calling to leave Canada. Rather, I knew that I was being choked out of my faith here due to those two reasons and I wanted to find myself getting closer to God, not farther away. Well, this is something that I have noticed a lot in Canada. There are great sermons and we're all pumped about them, but as soon as we leave the church the worries of this life or the deceitfulness of wealth attack us and we feel like seeking God is the last priority on our list. I am sharing this with you today because I know that there are many out there like me who want more of God, but feel like their growth is being choked out by the thorns. I prayed that God would help me to have the strength to take that time out of my day and I have put my faith into action (I have to wake up earlier even when I'm really tired) and I have seen the results. It's not like you go from a battle into paradise, but I can say that I am starting to make more ground again. I just wanted to encourage you in this way today. Don't feel alone in your struggle and don't feel like it's impossible. Because with God all things ARE possible. He wants you to seek Him, He told me so.

Friday, January 19, 2007

Continuing the journey [Cy]


Now we’re in Canada enjoying the family, friends, church, work and of course, the cold!!!

The last two weeks have been stupendous. God has really blessed us. Everything has been surprise after surprise. When we think that it’s enough, that God couldn’t bless us more, something greater comes. It’s been a time of seeing the faithfulness of God and how good He is.

Rob has found a job and he’s doing great. He works from 7 am – 3 pm. I’m learning English.
We are planning to leave Canada near the beginning of April, going to Thailand (YAHOO!!)

Thank you to all for your prayers. We know that you prayers for us have helped us get across the challenge of the wedding. May God bless you!!!

Saturday, January 06, 2007

PICTURES!!!! [Rob]

Hey everyone,
Cy and I arrived safely in my home town of Abbotsford, BC in Canada. We spent three days (basically non-stop) in a bus from Toronto. It was a test of patience, but we arrived without too many problems. We are home now, resting more than anything else and simply enjoying the cold weather. With the little extra free time that we have had I have put some pictures on the webpage. I hope that you find what you are looking for. Just click on the "Pictures" button on the right hand side of the screen. It should take you directly to a simple page where everything is to be seen. Thanks for your prayers and support. We will continue to let you in on our advances as we prepare the way to Thailand (we're aiming at April). Have a great day and may God bless your relationship with Him.