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  Dear friends, One of the great challenges of life is to continue believing God’s Word despite our struggles—to press through the trial until we triumph. We look at the Apostle Paul and see his conclusion of glorying in his weakness and therein discovering God’s strength. (2 Cor. 12:9) We hear sermons and read Scripture that encourages us in the midst of our particular problems. Will we trust, or rely upon our own strategy? The

  Hello to all our friends and family, Experiencing the JOY of GIVING, whether it be our money, our prayers, our time, or our help, is a special reward all its own.  We find out the truth of Jesus’ saying: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 We are

  Dear Friends, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 This is a verse we have been seeking to ‘live out’ each day these past few months.  For the first time in seven years, we were financially unable to begin our school lunch program.  Despite the disappointment, we have seen the

  Dear Friends, We recently returned from Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa, near Mt. Kilimanjaro. The LIGHT TO THE NATIONS team did a terrific job, as usual, but this time the outdoor Gospel Festival ran without the slightest problem. (see alighttothenations.com ) There were people doing all types of jobs beyond their norm. Hillary Start (our newsletter creator) was one of our camera people, and a natural from day one. She had to daily endure the

  Dear Friends, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.’” Jeremiah 29:11-13 I do believe this expresses the heart

  Dear Friends, “Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!’” Luke 24:3-6a The world was changed

  Dear Friends, “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 We pray you are daily resting in the Good News of a loving Savior! We are well and enjoying this Christmas.  Instead of evergreens,

  Dear Friends, We pray your Christmas Season is blessed and your New Year filled with joy and prosperity! Through YOUR faithful sharing this year we were able to provide over 32,000 meals to our Mexican school children, provide a roof for a new classroom, give clothes in two villages, give out school supplies, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, provide food and finances for impoverished families, and employment for cooks and their helpers. By loving, giving, and

  Dear Friends, “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians. 4 What a statement of faith! Our great God will supply strength when we feel weak, hope when we desire to quit, power to do the job He’s called us to do, and finances to sustain our lives. I was able to witness this first hand this summer when friends Dana, Karman, Corey, Tony,