Faith Like a Child

David and I just got back from a trip to Colorado Springs and, oh my word, that place is beautiful! We stayed in a hotel, compliments of David's company, that directly viewed Pikes Peak! You can't go anywhere in that town and not see the mountains! We can't wait to go back and take the girls! I just know that Hannah would be amazed at seeing a mountain that big! What a wonderful display of God's work!

As many of you probably know by now, we had a quite unexpected delay on our return flight from Denver to Nashville. We were supposed to fly out at 2 PM and I think we finally got in the air around 5:15 PM...it is exhausting to sit and wait and wait and wait! I'm really not good at it...especially when I'm ready to be home and with my girls! After everyone waited and we were preparing to board the plane I overheard a little girl that was maybe 8 years old talking to her grandfather. She looked at him and said "Papa, do you want to pray before we get on the plane?" He shook his head no and went about his business. Well, that little girl wasn't going to leave it at that! She went on to ask him if he believed in God or heaven or hell...and proceeded to tell him that he needed to believe because hell is for real and it won't be any fun! She was so certain in her words and wanted her grandfather to know it! As we started getting on the plane, we weren't seated near the two of them so I couldn't hear the rest of the conversation. However, I'm guessing that Papa must have gotten an earful throughout the nearly three hour flight because we caught up to them in Nashville at baggage claim and that little girl was still talking to him about it. The grandfather asked her if she knew where she came from and, as sure as anything, she said "God made me and he made you too!", but Papa decided to tell her that she came from a monkey through a process called evolution. She told him he was silly to think that she came from a monkey! She looked at him point blank and said "Papa, you don't really think you came from a monkey, do you? God made you just like he made me and He loves you very much!" WOW!!

Why is it that this little girl can so easily share her faith and say the things that most of us adults don't have the guts to say? She was so confident and fearless in her statements and cared enough for her "Papa" to witness to him. Not only that, but she wasn't swayed the least bit by her grandfather's comments. She knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that she has a Savior that loves her and she wasn't afraid to talk about it. If I only had a fraction of the courage of that little girl! I just wanted to run over to her and give her a hug and a high five...unfortunately, we were in an airport, Papa didn't look incredibly friendly, and I wasn't really in the mood to deal with security! I pray for that kind of courage and confidence in my witnessing and I pray that God will continue to use that little girl for His glory! Just imagine if we all stepped out and shared our faith like that little girl! This world would be on fire bring glory to God!!

-Wendy

The Gospel Rolls Down Hill

We did it!
We are excited that God has shown us that he wants us in the Big Apple the week of City Uprising. We have committed both spiritually and financially to take the Gospel to New York City. With the deposit down, we are ready for the blessing that will come from all that we are about to do!

Dr. Larry Robertson, senior pastor at Hilldale Baptist in Clarksville told us about how just like water runs down hill, so does the Gospel. If we can reach the major cities of the world, it is only natural that the Gospel will spread to the rest of the country and world.

We have not even marked the dates in our calendar yet and we are already getting such a blessing from this trip. Hannah has been asking many questions about when we will go, why we are going and what we will do when we get there. It has been wonderful to teach her the importance of telling others about Christ's love and how we not only have to tell our friends, but we have to tell people we don't even know.

Of course, I think Hannah is more excited about the airplane ride...who can blame her!

Continue to pray for us as we prepare for this trip.

David

What is City Uprising?

We had a information meeting at church and Bro. Larry talked a lot about City Uprising. Here are a few highlights:

City Uprising is a 4-day missions trip tp NYC. The goal is to bring a commitment to the local church, reach the major cities of the world with the love of Jesus, and to show the city the love of Christ through service to the city.

Why?

"Inspired by Jeremiah 33:9, City Uprising seeks to propel the church and prosper the city. For the first time in history, more people live in urban cities than in rural. If this growth continues, 60% of the American population will live in major cities by 2040. We believe the Church should take notice and move with the trend, bringing people to the city to show the glory of God. City Uprising is a tangible way to show communities service and meet the most immediate needs in restoration, healthcare, and spirituality."

Wendy and I want to be a part of that. Join us as we pray, plan and prosper the city for Christ.

David

Here We Go!

For about 6 months, Wendy and I have been talking about joining Hilldale Baptist on a mission trip to New York City. We talked about taking Hannah, and what she would be able to do if we decide to go. The Gallery Church in New York City hosts City Uprising and Hilldale sends a team of excited people to help them spread the gospel to the people of New York.

This year, City Uprising wanted to have a more family focus and allow for more families to take to the streets. They will host sports clinics, play dates, and much more.

We felt that this was our chance!
Through prayer, discussions and explaining to Hannah how far away it is and how we will get there, we decided to go!

Please join us in prayer as we spend the next several months preparing for God to work wonders through us and all who are a part of this year's trip.