Time is drawing near for our trip to China to visit orphanages, visit with missionaries, visit local churches, take supplies to the orphanages, and provide labor for a farm on one of the orphanages. We are going to be able to visit the little girl we both sponsor and have time to play with her and many others at Shepherd's Field. We are so excited for what God has planned for our future and what this trip may reveal to us. We ask for your prayers,
Blessings, R.B.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
China in June!
Amy and I are going to China in June just after our wedding. We just received the tickets this week. We are so excited to go and see what God has for us on this trip. We feel this is the right time and a good way to start our journey together. We are hoping to visit little Mel, the girl we both sponsor from Shepherd's Field. This will be an amazing opportunity and to see the way God has arranged all this is a testimony of His greatness and faithfulness. Can't wait to see and experience what He has for us. We will be taking a video camera to capture and remember the experience and for our first time seeing Mel. We would appreciate all the prayers we can get. All for His Glory.
R.B.
R.B.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
God's redeeming love
Well, here I am... where I didn't think I would be at this time. Looking back, all the waiting makes sense now. God was working on me, working on Amy, working on circumstances, healing hearts, and focusing desires. Six months ago I didn't think anyone was reading my blog.... turns out my future wife was reading!!
That's right, the beautiful Ms. Amy that God brought into my life said YES to my proposal last Saturday. So the countdown has begun for a wedding in May, just in time for new life, new growth. Rain brings forth flowers and beauty from death.
Amy and I have made a decision not to kiss till marriage and so many question this and wonder why we are doing this. We want to honor God and do all we can to protect each other from falling into sin. We have done it different in the past and it didn't work out well and was not God honoring, so we want to do it different this time. In Song of Songs it says in 3 different verses...."that you not stir up or awaken love until it pleases." or " For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God;" (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 ESV).
Proverbs also warns about it in many places.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. "
(Romans 12:2 ESV)
So we may be doing things different, we may not be doing it the way the world does and that is good. Jesus said he was not of this world, and as His chosen people we are to be called out, to be separate from the world, not to blend in and look just like the world. Ok, to continue...
We have much planning to do as we are also considering going on a trip to China in the middle of June to visit orphanages. We need to plan where we will live, who is moving where, jobs, and so on. If you are reading this, then please pray for us. We trust in our heavenly Father to guide and provide. I pray we will listen and obey. We are still praying about little Melanie and we are sad she has to be in a crib so much, we are thinking of you little one.
Let us not be afraid to step out in faith when He is calling us to. We know that when we align ourselves with His purposes and agenda that He will support, fund, and watch over it. This marriage is not as much about us as it is about Him, this is for His glory. We didn't do it, He brought us together, He must know we will be stronger together than we are apart, use us for your glory, your purposes, let us shine your light to a dark and hurting world.
See, you can trust Him. Wait on Him, if He is silent right now, be patient and know He loves you.
R.B.
That's right, the beautiful Ms. Amy that God brought into my life said YES to my proposal last Saturday. So the countdown has begun for a wedding in May, just in time for new life, new growth. Rain brings forth flowers and beauty from death.
Amy and I have made a decision not to kiss till marriage and so many question this and wonder why we are doing this. We want to honor God and do all we can to protect each other from falling into sin. We have done it different in the past and it didn't work out well and was not God honoring, so we want to do it different this time. In Song of Songs it says in 3 different verses...."that you not stir up or awaken love until it pleases." or " For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God;" (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 ESV).
Proverbs also warns about it in many places.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. "
(Romans 12:2 ESV)
So we may be doing things different, we may not be doing it the way the world does and that is good. Jesus said he was not of this world, and as His chosen people we are to be called out, to be separate from the world, not to blend in and look just like the world. Ok, to continue...
We have much planning to do as we are also considering going on a trip to China in the middle of June to visit orphanages. We need to plan where we will live, who is moving where, jobs, and so on. If you are reading this, then please pray for us. We trust in our heavenly Father to guide and provide. I pray we will listen and obey. We are still praying about little Melanie and we are sad she has to be in a crib so much, we are thinking of you little one.
Let us not be afraid to step out in faith when He is calling us to. We know that when we align ourselves with His purposes and agenda that He will support, fund, and watch over it. This marriage is not as much about us as it is about Him, this is for His glory. We didn't do it, He brought us together, He must know we will be stronger together than we are apart, use us for your glory, your purposes, let us shine your light to a dark and hurting world.
See, you can trust Him. Wait on Him, if He is silent right now, be patient and know He loves you.
R.B.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Update on Uganda Fund
So far three people have donated and I am thankful for them and I know God sees their gifts. $80 was sent to In His Hands to help support the home building. I think this is just a beginning and pray more is raised in 2011.
What else is in store for 2011? A wedding? Travel? I am sure steps of faith and trusting more in God will be part of this new year. New challenges will come up and more sacrifice, in all that comes I pray I (and you) come to know our God in a deeper way. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. ( James 4:8).
As we draw near and seek Him, let us believe that He is. For without Faith it is impossible to please Him. (Hebrews 11:6)
Let us remember God's love and provision for the poor, the orphaned, the homeless, the widows, those in prison, those who are persecuted for the Gospel. We, His people, are His hands and feet, to help meet the needs of them. What is He asking of you this year? Is it time to take the step towards adoption? Has he been leading you towards a certain ministry and now is the time to take a step of faith? Is there a special trip you need to take to help clarify direction? Let the Spirit lead you, speak to you, then take a faith step.
The question is do you believe you can TRUST Him? If you absolutely do, then just be open and ready to move. He is faithful and we CAN TRUST Him in every situation we face. Open yourself to whatever He has for you and surrender your Will to His. Let this year be the year of a deeper and closer fellowship with the God who created you.
R.B.
What else is in store for 2011? A wedding? Travel? I am sure steps of faith and trusting more in God will be part of this new year. New challenges will come up and more sacrifice, in all that comes I pray I (and you) come to know our God in a deeper way. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. ( James 4:8).
As we draw near and seek Him, let us believe that He is. For without Faith it is impossible to please Him. (Hebrews 11:6)
Let us remember God's love and provision for the poor, the orphaned, the homeless, the widows, those in prison, those who are persecuted for the Gospel. We, His people, are His hands and feet, to help meet the needs of them. What is He asking of you this year? Is it time to take the step towards adoption? Has he been leading you towards a certain ministry and now is the time to take a step of faith? Is there a special trip you need to take to help clarify direction? Let the Spirit lead you, speak to you, then take a faith step.
The question is do you believe you can TRUST Him? If you absolutely do, then just be open and ready to move. He is faithful and we CAN TRUST Him in every situation we face. Open yourself to whatever He has for you and surrender your Will to His. Let this year be the year of a deeper and closer fellowship with the God who created you.
R.B.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Give and Recieve?
If you would like to help support this cause in Uganda and also have a chance to win a cool scooter you can contact me for details and payment options. You can help support this great cause and get something in return. Even if you don't want the scooter you could sell it or give as a gift. This was given as a donation and we want to make the sacrifice worth it. It is a used Genuine Buddy Scooter 125cc. Pink in color, great condition, approx 2,680 miles and is an '06. Winner will be announced on Feb 10, 2011, just in time for a great gift for your sweetheart :). Arrangements will be made for pick-up or delivery. Thanks to all who help out and support this cause, may God bless your gifts. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Give back.... all year
As God challenges me to give more, to invest in eternal rewards, I am praying He is giving you whispers and promptings to do the same. I gave a challenge on FB for people to give up their preferred coffee vendor for a week and to donate that money to a greater cause. The response was....nothing, surprised? No.
So I am posting it on here also. Some people spend $3-4 a day on a fancy coffee drink. For a 5 day work week that can be $15-20, or $780 a year. I am just asking for you to give that $5 or $15 to something that will have a lasting impact.
I would even suggest if you will give up that drink to go a step further and start purchasing your own coffee from a fair trade and local income supporting supplier like this Gobena. We all can make little changes to make a big impact, but you have to start.
Would you like to give a special Christmas gift this year to your friends and family? Why not give a gift that will help save lives? In His Hands Orphans Outreach is raising money to build and furnish five orphan homes in Gulu, Uganda that will house 50 children. You can find their website here InHisHands. I will be matching donations given dollar for dollar up to $200.
Spread the word, send to your friends and family and lets do something for the least of these. We can make a difference! Thank you and may God bless your sacrifice.
R.B.
So I am posting it on here also. Some people spend $3-4 a day on a fancy coffee drink. For a 5 day work week that can be $15-20, or $780 a year. I am just asking for you to give that $5 or $15 to something that will have a lasting impact.
I would even suggest if you will give up that drink to go a step further and start purchasing your own coffee from a fair trade and local income supporting supplier like this Gobena. We all can make little changes to make a big impact, but you have to start.
Would you like to give a special Christmas gift this year to your friends and family? Why not give a gift that will help save lives? In His Hands Orphans Outreach is raising money to build and furnish five orphan homes in Gulu, Uganda that will house 50 children. You can find their website here InHisHands. I will be matching donations given dollar for dollar up to $200.
Spread the word, send to your friends and family and lets do something for the least of these. We can make a difference! Thank you and may God bless your sacrifice.
R.B.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
After waiting, a love story in the making.
It has been sometime since I have written, I have been traveling a lot lately because God led this amazing women (Amy) into my life. The funny thing is, she was reading my blog 3 months before we made contact. I really didn't think I was going to meet someone this year. Someone from my prayer group told me that at the harvest time this year, God was going to give me more, and part of my destiny would start to be fulfilled. I prayed with faith that this was going to come true...
So after hearing about me from a friend Amy found my blog and started reading. She liked what she was reading and found herself crying about some things she read. She never made any comments despite her friends persuasion. She felt God saying, Your not the pursuer. So she waited..
She found herself praying for someone she didn't even know, not knowing that God was weaving our paths closer and closer together...
My friend told me about her and said she might be interested in me and I should make contact with her. I said I would pray about it but didn't want to be set up again. I did pray and wasn't sure for a couple weeks. After about 3 weeks I decided to take a risk and contact her. After our initial contact by computer I acquired her phone number and made a call...
So our first phone conversation was on Aug 15, 2010 and lasted about 8 hrs! I guess we didn't have much to talk about, ha! We kept in contact and decided to have a face to face, not a date yet, but wanted to see what would happen in person. We met at a Panera in the early afternoon, I ordered her a iced green tea and had it waiting for her upon her arrival. I was a little nervous waiting there in anticipation of what this afternoon may have in store for us...
I see her pull up and am trying to decide what I should do.... Umm do I stand here, meet her half way? act cool, don't let her think your desperate. Well.. I see her coming and she is caring something so I go to help her and... she is beautiful! the pictures on the computer didn't do her justice. I am excited.... I wonder what she thinks?? We greet, we sit, we talk... for around 11 hrs ! what! Yes that is not a mistake typo, we shut Panera down and watched the workers come in to make the bread! Leaving around 2:30 am, haha.
We shared so much, we laughed, I read to her, we looked at pictures. We have so much in common and share the same interests. We both love God and want to search out His will for our lives. We have had many confirmations that God is in this. I do believe this is who God has chosen for my future spouse. I can't believe this is happening, and never saw it coming. We never know what God may be up to. He has been forming us and remolding us for each other and at Just the Right time, He shows us some of what He has been up to...
So on Sept 3, 2010 we started our courtship. We have made a commitment not to kiss till marriage and to keep ourselves pure physically and try our best mentally. We want to do this His way and for Him to get the Glory! We want people to praise Him when we speak of what He is doing.
Now we wait for more of His plan. He has put more contacts for orphans and adoption in our path and recently a specific little girl in China named Melanie who is in an orphanage. She is 14 months old and doesn't have full arms or legs, would you pray for her? God showed this girl to my Amy weeks before and I didn't know about it. She had forgot to tell me about her and I came across her by looking through the children at this orphanage on-line. She caught my eye out of many many children and all with special needs. I send Amy a link showing her Melanie and she doesn't yet realize this is the same girl that was brought to her attention weeks before.... till she finds a paper with some things she wanted to tell me. I also found out about a guy named Nick Vujicic who doesn't have arms or legs and has a ministry you can found out about HERE.
I don't know yet what this all means for Amy and I or Melanie, but God does. I will just keep on being obedient to what He does show me. I will keep praying for His will to be clear and for me to keep walking the narrow road.
To Him be the Glory, Honor, and Praise forever! Be encouraged friends and keep seeking Him!
Roger
So after hearing about me from a friend Amy found my blog and started reading. She liked what she was reading and found herself crying about some things she read. She never made any comments despite her friends persuasion. She felt God saying, Your not the pursuer. So she waited..
She found herself praying for someone she didn't even know, not knowing that God was weaving our paths closer and closer together...
My friend told me about her and said she might be interested in me and I should make contact with her. I said I would pray about it but didn't want to be set up again. I did pray and wasn't sure for a couple weeks. After about 3 weeks I decided to take a risk and contact her. After our initial contact by computer I acquired her phone number and made a call...
So our first phone conversation was on Aug 15, 2010 and lasted about 8 hrs! I guess we didn't have much to talk about, ha! We kept in contact and decided to have a face to face, not a date yet, but wanted to see what would happen in person. We met at a Panera in the early afternoon, I ordered her a iced green tea and had it waiting for her upon her arrival. I was a little nervous waiting there in anticipation of what this afternoon may have in store for us...
I see her pull up and am trying to decide what I should do.... Umm do I stand here, meet her half way? act cool, don't let her think your desperate. Well.. I see her coming and she is caring something so I go to help her and... she is beautiful! the pictures on the computer didn't do her justice. I am excited.... I wonder what she thinks?? We greet, we sit, we talk... for around 11 hrs ! what! Yes that is not a mistake typo, we shut Panera down and watched the workers come in to make the bread! Leaving around 2:30 am, haha.
We shared so much, we laughed, I read to her, we looked at pictures. We have so much in common and share the same interests. We both love God and want to search out His will for our lives. We have had many confirmations that God is in this. I do believe this is who God has chosen for my future spouse. I can't believe this is happening, and never saw it coming. We never know what God may be up to. He has been forming us and remolding us for each other and at Just the Right time, He shows us some of what He has been up to...
So on Sept 3, 2010 we started our courtship. We have made a commitment not to kiss till marriage and to keep ourselves pure physically and try our best mentally. We want to do this His way and for Him to get the Glory! We want people to praise Him when we speak of what He is doing.
Now we wait for more of His plan. He has put more contacts for orphans and adoption in our path and recently a specific little girl in China named Melanie who is in an orphanage. She is 14 months old and doesn't have full arms or legs, would you pray for her? God showed this girl to my Amy weeks before and I didn't know about it. She had forgot to tell me about her and I came across her by looking through the children at this orphanage on-line. She caught my eye out of many many children and all with special needs. I send Amy a link showing her Melanie and she doesn't yet realize this is the same girl that was brought to her attention weeks before.... till she finds a paper with some things she wanted to tell me. I also found out about a guy named Nick Vujicic who doesn't have arms or legs and has a ministry you can found out about HERE.
I don't know yet what this all means for Amy and I or Melanie, but God does. I will just keep on being obedient to what He does show me. I will keep praying for His will to be clear and for me to keep walking the narrow road.
To Him be the Glory, Honor, and Praise forever! Be encouraged friends and keep seeking Him!
Roger
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