we get what organization can do; when we rely upon education, we get what education can do; when we rely upon eloquence, we get what eloquence can do. And so on. But when we rely upon prayer, we get what God can do." Dr. A.C. Dixon
Since moving to Mexico, we have seen this truth fleshed out in daily life; not only in our own lives, but in the lives of other missionaries that we have come to know. Education and eloquence are blessings and can be used as instruments to bring glory to God... as long as they don't cause us to rely more on ourselves than we do upon God. Far more important is the time spent with the Lord at the beginning of each day, followed up with a humble submission to His leading throughout the day.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
Our purpose is to serve the people of Mexico and Laredo, TX through education, discipleship, and Christian literature that testifies Jesus Christ as "the way and the truth and the life". John 14:6
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A pallet community, horny toads...
During our recent trip to Laredo for supplies and visa renewals, we were able to visit a pallet community in Nuevo Laredo (on the Mexican side of the border across from Laredo). The need in these communities is great; an estimated 350 - 400 people were served a meal. The conditions that the residents of these communities live in is incomprehensible to most of us - 100 plus degree heat, no electricity, shacks for homes, little economic opportunity - a huge opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in a tangible way. Josh and I were also able to help out with a food distribution ministry in downtown Laredo. There are many homeless people in Laredo, and again the opportunities to reflect Christ are endless.
While in Laredo, we stayed at the Stepping Stone border ministry. Stepping Stone supplies housing to missionaries in transit between Mexico and the U.S. They also provide housing for short term mission teams, and organize ministry opportunities to people in need in both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. While at Stepping Stone, Leigh Ann was able to help out in the kitchen, cooking meals for a couple teams that were there at the same time we were.
You can see photos from our recent trip to Laredo and life and ministry in Mexico by clicking on the links on right side of our blog.
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