“Now this is the confidence we have before Him – that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have the requests we have asked from Him. I John 5:14, 15 (TLV) Warm greetings to you today.  Only the date on the calendar tells us it is winter time in Florida, because it feels like spring. If things continue as they are right now, we will be seeing the azalea bushes begin to blossom. How is it at your house? Whatever the weather, I hope you are enjoying it. UPCOMING ELECTION The political scene in America is quite warm as well. Each candidate is running with all they have in an all-out race to win the nomination for their party. I cannot remember any time in my life that I have been as deeply concerned about the outcome of our Presidential election as I am about this upcoming one. I believe this matter is worthy of nothing less than our most fervent prayer effort before God’s throne ...

Greetings from Northern California! Our first winter here has been a revelation. There actually are places where winter is still winter but not arctic cold. Pretty cool, even if Mark misses the snow. By the way, pun intended. Seriously, life here in Redding is good. Folks are friendly, really friendly. It’s not unusual to have a stranger strike up a conversation, anything from the weather to our pup to church. Church is a big deal around here. Everybody has an opinion but most at least appreciate the visitors that the churches draw here and all that’s been done for the community. Pretty cool to see churches have such a positive impact on a community. KENYA Plans for the trip in March are in full swing. We’re going to extend by a week to allow more time in Mathews new church plant and add another church to the itinerary. This is a critical trip. Revival is breaking out in Nakuru and the folks there need to learn how to properly steward what God has entrusted them with. We also ...