John Thomas is currently fascinated with the difference between who is in our family, who we consider strangers, and who is our family "in God". It isn't an easy concept to explain to a four year old boy who happens to be a bit shy. Afterall, we want to encourage him to be friendly and respectful of all people, but in todays world you have to teach them to be cautious. Just one of the many perils of parenting.
But in the midst of this adventure the Culbertson's are on, we have met some amazing people who help to make
the idea of "family in God" much easier to understand. God has cared for us in so many ways, and not the least of these are the amazing people whose paths he has allowed us to cross. Just this past week at Interview and Orientation with Mission To The World we were blessed to go through the process with an incredible class of people. These people inspire me. We met couples, who by all rights should be setting their
sights on future retirement and stable, prosperous jobs, but instead are uprooting themselves to go forth and obey God's call to minister to all people. We met singles, who again should logically be concentrating on career or schooling or maybe even future family, but instead they are heading forth to the Far East, Africa and to Latin America. We had the distinct pleasure to fellowship with a couple whose own missionary adventure to Thailand has taken them 6 years. These people are truly amazing to me, not just because of who they are, but also because they have chosen to obey the call God has placed on their lives to go forth into all nations and make disciples of all people, from Uganda to Japan. I have been challenged by them, encouraged by them, and made part of their family by our common Father.
In addition Ry
an and I met the wonderful staff of MTW. I have new respect for these people who serve tirelessly behind the scenes so that we and others can go to our destinations with proper education, resources and support. The Culbertson family adventure is backed up lovingly by a whole building of cheerleaders. In fact, in God's great provision, I can safely say that we personally have been paired up with the most perfect MTW representative possible! I honestly cannot wait to talk with Kelley again!
And ofcourse, our family in God is bigger because it
now includes the amazing staff of Isaiah 55, our new, official team members. We are so excited to get down to the border and join with them in all that they are doing in service to the Lord and the people of Reynosa.
My sweet John Thomas, we are very blessed to have many members of our family in God.
Karen
But in the midst of this adventure the Culbertson's are on, we have met some amazing people who help to make
the idea of "family in God" much easier to understand. God has cared for us in so many ways, and not the least of these are the amazing people whose paths he has allowed us to cross. Just this past week at Interview and Orientation with Mission To The World we were blessed to go through the process with an incredible class of people. These people inspire me. We met couples, who by all rights should be setting their
sights on future retirement and stable, prosperous jobs, but instead are uprooting themselves to go forth and obey God's call to minister to all people. We met singles, who again should logically be concentrating on career or schooling or maybe even future family, but instead they are heading forth to the Far East, Africa and to Latin America. We had the distinct pleasure to fellowship with a couple whose own missionary adventure to Thailand has taken them 6 years. These people are truly amazing to me, not just because of who they are, but also because they have chosen to obey the call God has placed on their lives to go forth into all nations and make disciples of all people, from Uganda to Japan. I have been challenged by them, encouraged by them, and made part of their family by our common Father.In addition Ry
an and I met the wonderful staff of MTW. I have new respect for these people who serve tirelessly behind the scenes so that we and others can go to our destinations with proper education, resources and support. The Culbertson family adventure is backed up lovingly by a whole building of cheerleaders. In fact, in God's great provision, I can safely say that we personally have been paired up with the most perfect MTW representative possible! I honestly cannot wait to talk with Kelley again!And ofcourse, our family in God is bigger because it
now includes the amazing staff of Isaiah 55, our new, official team members. We are so excited to get down to the border and join with them in all that they are doing in service to the Lord and the people of Reynosa.My sweet John Thomas, we are very blessed to have many members of our family in God.
Karen
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