These are not easy principles to accept. It can be easy to talk about, but then when it comes to living these truths out… that can be tricky. Are we not our own worst enemy? Aren’t we usually blocked by our own mind games? We believe the lies that the enemy puts in our head. I’m not really forgiven. I will never be able to change. I don’t have the right to say no. The enemy’s number 1 tactic is to get us into bondage and once we are there making us believe we are not able to escape the captivity. It’s time to replace the lie with the truth.

Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

Grace empowers us to walk in God’s unmerited favor. By embracing truth, we’re positioned to ask for His grace (or power) to say “No!” We must be brave enough to believe we can fulfill His command to sin no more.

I encourage you to read the story in John 8:2-12, about a woman who was brought out to be judged and Jesus did not condemn.

I invite you to turn from the lie and embrace His truth: You’re not condemned; you’re forgiven. you’re free to leave behind sin and shame and go, and sin no more.

Registry
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Shower Gift Options

By click on the link below you can help Hannah and Nolan purchase a changing table/dresser, Pram and the never ending Diaper

Invitation

Come and SHARE with us as we SHOWER Nolan and Hannah with gifts for baby Micah/Miciah/Colton Anthony Tarantino. WE will be on SKYPE with them on May 22nd from 2-4pm. And then we will SEND their precious gifts off to Belgium for them to enjoy.

Recently, I attended two baby showers and watched as these beautiful mothers opened up a room full of gifts. It was wonderful. As I watched, I realized that Nolan and Hannah do not have that luxury of spending time with family and friends, while being blessed with the beginnings of wardrobe and necessities to be able to venture into this next season of their lives of parenthood. So, on Saturday, May 22, we would like to bring you into our home to visit with Nolan and Hannah through Skype on our TV. You will be able to see them and talk with them and to show them the gift that you have purchased for the baby. Please do not wrap the present…no cutesy bags…save your money, and if you want, place that money into an envelope so that we can ship all of these gifts to them, as soon as possible. I am so looking forward to this opportunity to bless Nolan and Hannah with the gift of friends and family, and for everyone to connect with them. There are six hours difference between here and Belgium….so it will be amazing to be able to share with them across the world!!!

They are registered at Babies R’ Us and Target. Their apartment is very small, so they do not have a nursery, but Hannah has chosen the theme of elephants and giraffes. I do know that they need practical items…lotions, etc. Those things are very costly in Europe. Also, outfits are needed. Of course, because I want MY grandson to dress like a “handsome man”. I AM concerned, though, if Nolan is going to dress him European or American??? LOL

If you are unable to come, but would like to contribute in some way, you have the option to give online towards a stroller, changing table and/or diapers through their website. Just click below.

“Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah (Pause, and calmly think of that)!”

I read this verse the other day and it filled my heart.

Each day we make so many decisions. Some are small and some can be life changing. Our lives are made of seasons, some stressful and some bountiful. Wherever I am in life I love to read these words “Let be and be still”. I have always been a worrier. It doesn’t really matter what is going on there is always something to worry about, something that causes me uncertainty. I have a hard time letting go and tend to dwell on situations of uncertainty. Then these words “Let be and be still” come to my mind. To recognize and understand that he is God  leads me to the words “let be and be still”. Why worry? Lets recognize and understand that he is God. He is with us. He is our refuge, which means something that provides safety or shelter from danger.

Wherever you are in life today. If you’re worried about something. Pause and think about this verse. He is God. He is with you. He is your safe place. Let be and be still.

I just want to share a little about what God did in my life through this conference. This year has been full of wonderful ministry opportunities. The past 5-6 months have been very busy within our ministry. Now we love what we do and I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is what God has for us. Unfortunately ministry can too easily become about doing and going and less about being. Going into this conference I was longing to just be in God’s presence without having to do and just receive from him. This conference was exactly what I needed in order to receive that. God can do some incredible things when we just enter into him, nothing else on our mind and just be. Psalms 23:5b portrays a perfect picture of my experience.

“You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.”

One Commentary explains this: “It is difficult for those living in a temperate climate to appreciate, but it was customary in hot climates to anoint the body with oil to protect it from excessive perspiration. When mixed with perfume, the oil imparted a delightfully **refreshing** and **invigorating** sensation. Athletes anointed their bodies as a matter of course before running a race. As the body, therefore, anointed with oil was **refreshed**, **invigorated**, and **better fitted for action**, so the Lord would anoint His “sheep” with the Holy Spirit, Whom oil symbolizes, to fit them to **engage more freely** in His service and **run in the way He directs**–in heavenly fellowship with Him.

It brings tears to my eyes how close to home this hits to my heart. Thank you for allowing me to be refreshed, invigorated, become better fit for action and engage more freely in His service. You have truly blessed my life!! My cup runs over. Now I’m excited to take my blessing and pout it out onto Europe and wherever else God may direct me.

On the photos page you can see some of the pictures from the holidays when our friends the Darrins (missionaries in Moldova) were here! During their time here we took them to Amsterdam where we stayed with the Master´s Commission, we also were able to enjoy the sites of Brussels and take a short day trip to Paris to see what that wonderful city had to offer!

Enjoy the pictures! I love photography!!!

Love,

Hannah, Nolan and Abe (+1)

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Each time we go to Albania our hearts grow more and more for the people and especially the kids there. This trip was no exception.

Our main goal in this trip was to minister to the kids. We had a meeting every morning where we worshiped, prayed and gave a bible lesson.

I have to say that I have never been in such a powerful time of worship before. I saw something in this kids, something that demonstrated such a deep love for God and when everything is against them. They don’t have parents or anyone else around them that believes and they are living in the consequences of their parents sin. Despite these things they are taking a stand for God and believing for change and experiencing his faithfulness in their lives.
One day we prayed against family curses and even though they could not understand a word we prayed God touched so many of them. Many of them cried with the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit that entered that room and then we just worshiped God with all our hearts together. It’s a moment that I will hold in my heart forever.

Please continue to pray for these kids to grow deeper in their walk with the Lord and that they can be the instrument God will use for that community to come to know God.

This year we had an amazing opportunity to share in a workshop along with share a few minutes form the main stage. Through both of these opportunities we experienced an incredible response like we never have before. We are seeing that God is moving in young people and calling them to come and do something in Europe. This is a huge answer to prayer. We need more people on the grounds of Europe who are passionate about disciplining.

So pray with us that we can see more people come with a heart to see God move in Europe.

MCE Conference (March 3rd-6th)

This year we held our Master’s Commission Europe conference in Amsterdam, Holland.

In preparing for the conference we chose to have the theme “Old Becomes Renewed- Vintage Living.” Just as the vintage style describes many things that are aged and worn, but have been able to become new again, we wanted to see what was old in our spirits become new again. We all come to a place in our walk with God where we just need a new touch from Him. We wanted to see the Holy Spirit come in during this conference and bring back what had become old in our spirits. We wanted to see all that was old and what we saw as junk become renewed and beautiful again. We were praying for spiritual renewal and that’s just what God did.

Here are some of the testimonies that the students shared about what God did for them during this conference: