Rose with a Mission

  Surprisingly this has been one of my favorite weeks of the School of Evangelism so far. This week we explored the topic of finances. I struggled at first to stay focused. I thought I knew pretty much what was going to be taught and didn't need this teaching, but I was wrong. I was reminded that it all belongs to God. We are merely stewards of His resources. We cannot choose what God will give us, but we can choose how we will steward what we've been given. I was convicted that I need to more diligently steward what has been given to me. I want to make a budget for what has been given to me and stick to it.   I love how our teacher this week kept emphasizing obedience to God over every plan, creative strategy, and clever speech. "It's not about what you can get out of it. It's about obeying God in whatever He tells you to do." She reminded us often. Ultimately we have to realize that it's not about us. It's all about Jesus and His kingdom. Money is ju...

    This weeks topic has been on the disciple making movement. We talked a lot about Gods heart for multiplication and how to create a small group that can be reproduced in any context. While not completely new information, I was so grateful for the Christ focus of this week and for all the time we spent in the Bible.  Through class this week and through some conversations, I’ve been convicted that I need to expand my relational network. I all too often pick one or two friends and that’s who I share most of my heart and life with. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I’m sensing that God wants me to pour into a lot of people. While I put the E in extrovert I worry that I’ll spread myself too thin. But here again God has been reminding me that He will replenish what I give away. He will show me who I need to reach out to. So I’m reaching out to others more and am looking for people to encourage.  The sunrises and sunsets here have been so beautiful. Even with the...

  This week God reminded me of the reason that I am here. On Sunday I listened through a sermon series from my church back home. They were preaching on Revelation 20 and the final judgement. I was struck by the fact that one day the option for eternal comfort will be gone. One day we will either live eternally with Christ or be sent the the sent to the place of eternal torment. In both cases they are options that we chose. God doesn't force either option on us, each of us choses to reject or receive Christ. There is no middle ground.  This is the reason I am in the school of evangelism. I want to share the hope of Christ with as many as I can. I want to bring as many people with me into Gods presence as possible. We live in a dying and hurting world. We must share His love and grace before it's too late. How do I plan to do that? Continue being the light wherever I go. As often as I have opportunity, share the hope that I have. And do things like go to Tanzania and share the g...

​ Wow! I’m back at YWAM! It has been a full and great week.  For starters, I have loved being back at the beautiful YWAM campus. I felt at home instantly and was so thankful I got to come back. Even though it’s cold, I love being here.  I’m so grateful that I get to have Emily and Anthony for my leaders for the school of evangelism. They were amazing leaders during my DTS and I’m so excited that we get to walk together in this next season.  I also love that I get to walk with several of my DTS classmates as well as some new friends. It’s exciting.  Since I got back God has really been speaking to me about focus. Focusing on Him and being present in the moment. Please pray that I would continue to do both in this season.  In addition to orientation classes, they told us where we are going on our missions trip. We are heading to Tanzania! God has opened a door for us to work with an unreached people group there. Please be in prayer that God would be preparing the ...

    Sometimes God blows you away with how He provides.  Over Christmas weekend I spent a lot of time praying over when I should go back to the school of evangelism. When was Gods best timing? January or March? Either was a good option, but I was praying that God would show me His best.  As I prayed I felt like God told me that if I got full tuition by January 1st, I should go. I laughed. With a week to go I was still about $2,000 short. I didn’t see a way to make it work, but I continued praying.  Within the space of a few days, God not only provided the $2,000 for tuition, but living expenses, and extra that I can save for the missions trip! God completely blew me away with how He provided and with how He led me.  Tomorrow we drive up to YWAM Tyler and I get registered for the School of Evangelism! Classes  start on Monday ! Never underestimate the power and kindness of our God!  I look forward to this next school and seeing how God moves in...

Today, I pray that you know the love and joy that Christ has given us to a greater degree. He has been so good to me this week and this Christmas season. I'm grateful for His love, compassion, and provision in my life.  Because of ya'lls generosity I'm now at 44% of my tuition raised! Thank you! I'm thrilled about seeing God move through many of you. I'm praying and seeking His direction for when I should go to the School of Evangelism. While there is part of me that I would like to go back as soon as possible, I want God's best over my preference. Can you join me in prayer that God would make it clear?  As always I love you and appreciate your support, love, and prayers.  Merry Christmas, Rose 

  Hello Friends.  This week has been a great one for me. For the first time in a long time I've been able to rest. Not just take a much needed break before I get to the a million and one things to do on my list or run to class. I've been able to take some deep breathes, enjoy Christmas lights, take some long walks, watch a couple of movies, have some good times with Jesus and family, and have long phone calls with Marisa and Joanna. It has been so good to be able to slow down a bit and just enjoy some things. This Tuesday we took our annual family trip down to San Antonio. It was so fun to see the missions and Riverwalk again. Plus I got to enjoy a lot of time with my awesome family.  It's hard to believe that Christmas is next week! I feel like this year it came so fast, maybe because I have been traveling so much. I haven't been here for a lot of the build up. But I am so thankful to be here and celebrating t...