Debbie and I are in a season of transition.
If we think about what and who we are leaving, we become terribly sad! We've lived in New Middletown for nine years. We love the village and we especially love the people of Free Methodist Community Church! Thoughts of leaving them bring sorrow!
However, at the same time, we're anticipating (the possibility of) going to China to teach English for a year. We've already begun to correspond with a younger couple already serving there: Jason and Wendi. The adventure of living "on the other side of the world" raises tremendous excitement in us!
When we think of leaving - sorrow!
When we think of our future - excitement!
A big part of our lives right now is keeping our minds focused - finding a balance!
We'll be turning the care of this congregation over to new leadership soon. This is God's will. God loves our people more than we do! God has carefully provided for their care and continued growth! We have absolute trust in this fact.
We love God and desire to continue to serve Him faithfully until He brings us Home! Our journey, at present, seems to be leading us to China. We're thrilled to continue in partnership with such an incredible God!
In sorting, I came across a list of goals Debbie and I had made fifteens years ago. Goal #4 was: "...live overseas for six months to one year." God was apparently leading us that far back toward our present situation!
We know that wherever He leads us is where we want to be!
For now, our lives are split between two loves. We're trying to keep our balance.
But, like the Apostle Paul, "...there's one thing I am doing: I'm leaving my old life behind, putting everything on the line for this mission. I am sprinting toward the only goal that counts: to cross the line, to win the prize, and to hear God's call to resurrection life found exclusively in Jesus the Anointed." Philippians 3:13-14 (the VOICE)
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