Housing Needs

            A few weeks ago my family made a trip to Covington, LA to begin to scout out a place to live.  Seeing as how we are just a few more churches away from being able to move, we are getting excited about getting on the field.  Of course, in order to be able to do that, we must have a place to live.  After scouting out the area, it was clear to us that the effects of Hurricane Katrina still linger.  The housing market in Covington, LA is quite expensive.  Even apartments seem to be priced well above what you would expect.  Now, don’t misunderstand, we knew that the housing market had gone up since the storm, but we were reminded of it again as we drove around and looked.  Please help us pray that the Lord would provide a home for my family in Covington, LA.  We know that God never guides where He does not provide.  We are excited about seeing Him work on our behalf.  Thank you in advance for your prayers on our behalf concerning our housing needs.

Just Part of the Ministry

A few days ago I had the privilege of meeting a national pastor from the country of India.  What a great joy it was to be able to talk with this gentleman.  During the course of our conversation, he mentioned that he had a good number of young people who had gone out of the church and Bible College to start churches.  He was glad to report that only 13 of them had been arrested and were currently in jail.  He then made the statement, concerning the 13 in jail, that it is “just part of the ministry.”  WOW.  Can you imagine if we were the ones that had been jailed for preaching the Gospel?  We would be crying and pouting and telling everyone that would listen how unfair life is and how we are so persecuted.  Yet for these precious saints of God, it is merely part of the ministry.  I admire the bravery and courage of these men, the sacrifice and the willingness to do something great for God no matter the cost.  My prayer is that Jesus would give me a greater love for Him and His ministry.