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Greetings from the frosty North,

Yep, we here in Alaska have already seen our first frost. This is my (Mark’s) favorite time of the year. Cohos are in, duck hunting season, deer hunting season… ahhhh, paradise on earth.
The India trip is nearly here. Wow, time flies. I can’t wait to see what the Father has in store. This trip will not only be an opportunity to minister, but to build relationships with likeminded brothers and sisters in Christ. It will also be a time to learn, grow, and participate in the revival that is taking place in various parts of the world.

It’s also a chance to meet with Bhalchandra and Vilas, our lead men in India. I’m looking forward to hearing their dreams, what Jesus has placed in their hearts, to disccover ways in which we can build on the foundation that has been laid over the last 24 years and help them fulfill their visions, thereby growing LTI’s ministry presence in the process.

I wanted to share with you a taste of what the Father is giving me for this trip. As disciples, we all want more discipline in our lives, and rightly so. But most of us try to gain this through our own will power. You know the routine... “I’m going to read X number of chapters a day, and I’m going to pray for a half hour or an hour every day.” Then we try to make it happen. So, let me ask you, “How’s that working out for you?” Yeah, me too.

But these are good things, needed things, so what’s the answer? The answer is passion for our Lord, the first love. You see, the discipline that flows from passion is greater than the discipline that is generated by our will. And all the truly good stuff, the fruits of the Spirit, self-control, heavenly wisdom, all of that is available to us through our relationship with the Father. It flows from His throne to us. Bottom line is this. If you want more discipline then stoke your passion for Jesus. Just be with Him, love Him, let Him love you. Be grateful for all He is, all He has done and express it. Before you know it, the discipline you need will be yours.

Yours for the Kingdom,

Mark and Julie


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