February 10

T minus two weeks and counting....

My two France sharing nights went really well. Thanks to everyone who made it and made it special. I was really encouraged by the support and the prayer times. It has helped to prepare me to return full and full of faith to France.

It's crunch time. I am still keeping up with my studies while getting last minute things done to return (like taxes, oh joy) as well as last minute prep for the wedding. It's busy.

I am so thankful for the time I have had at home. God has been good. And now I begin to turn toward France once again while keeping my head in the game here.

I am reading a couple books that are inspiring and challenging me. "Living as a People of Hope" by Jeff Fountain. It's a look at the people of God getting a vision and hope for Europe in the new millennium. I was moved to tears by the realization that the church, the people of God, are irrelevant to those looking to shape the future of Europe. This must change!

The other book is "The Irresistible Revolution" by Shane Claibourne. He issues a challenge by the life he lives to be followers of Jesus on a daily, real, and gut level. Good stuff. I recommend both books.

Please pray that God will raise up His people in Europe/France and give them a strategy to reach the lost and help shape society.

And pray that God will add to the people of God by sending believers who will go but especially by multiplying those that are becoming believers and being discipled in France and Europe.

Please pray for me that God will keep me healthy and help me get prepared to return to France in two weeks.

Please pray for continued provision, especially with tuition and housing costs coming due this spring.

Thanks so much for your support and prayers!!

**The picture above is Mme. Freeman, my wonderful tutor.