Saturday, December 23, 2006

In the Beginning....

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God........ The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the On e and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:1, 14

Welcome!! You have indeed found the site ---stay tuned for more info and future blogs regarding our story and updates!! We wish each and every one of you our love and a very blessed Christmas!!

This Advent Season we have been dong a marvelous devotion set and family activity called the Jesse Tree. (see www.jesse-trees.com). It has really touched and blessed our lives to revisit the Old Testament prophecies and reminders of God's promises as well as our need for the Savior. This has answered a prayer in my own life of how to bring the Old and New Testament together in a simplistic way for our two new sons. It will be a great tool in helping with the next Christmas season.

Did you know in Russia, Christmas is not celebrated as we do here?? It is common to have "life as ususal". We know several couples who actually have their court date on Christmas Day! We believe there will be much ground to cover spritually, but that God has a definite plan for their lives, (Jer 29:11) and has called them out of darkness, to be part of the Light.
"For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." 2 Cor. 4:6

Will you pray that God will continue drawing them to Himself, and that their hearts will be soft to the Truth. Thanks so much, and may the favor of His Light rest upon you!!

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-
yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:17