what a God

the last day since being back from wisconsin have been fast paced. i am thankful for the work, and thank God for the ability to pay towards the school loans to freedom from debt. each penny counts, and He is faithful. it is good to learn this responsibility and lesson of good steward.

the time in wisconsin with luke was a huge resting blessing, but yet woke my heart yet again for something bigger. i am not entirely sure what exactly, and as kathy and i pray about it, we are reminded that we still have much that needs to be done before following some calling on our hearts, such as for a family, returning to india, and even helping start a base for a certain ministry. we have steps to take now, such as prayer, working and studying.. and we know that He will continue to lead us. Sein Name sei geehrt für immer und ewig!

i have been longer for more fellowship with many lately. the time with, once again, was a huge confirmation of my heart, and Lord willing, the best roomie in life, Sam, will be visiting in a couple days.

i try to keep close contact too, with those in india, germany and all over where God has blessed me with relationship. time has proven difficult because of work and a go go schedule of things to do. but i pray that He will continue to lead each step and keep our hearts focused on what is most important.

i desire to get down to nebraska soon, but it looks that it may not be on a sunday but instead mid week. Lord willing we can all still get together and see each other once again. i trust God, He has a super good plan!

officially kathy and i have less than two months yet to wait before again together. praise God!

thank you all for the prayers, so much! God has truly blessed us beyond expectations, even now while being apart. and we both look eagerly forward to what He has for us, while being thankful for the time now to continue to grow and deepen our roots in faith and hope.

and as for all those i have not been able to keep closer contact to, sorry. please send me an email and let me know how things are.

know that i am more than thankful for all of you and the prayers and support over the years. i know He hears our prayers. this must be true!

work has been good to. i believe that it is completely on purpose that i am there and it will be interesting to see things unravel.

one more note, last year this time i was in india.

that may have something to do with the deep longing on my heart for being there.

oh so exciting! (i felt the want to look at my passport as i was flying back on the 25 from luke.. there stamped in red ink from an indian passport control agent was Jan. 25.. entry to india. what a God).

many prayers and infinite hope, keep it real my dear brothers and sisters.

keep focused on those things that are worthy of thought.

viel Liebe, israel

wir sind in Deiner Hand

through all things, take joy in the Lord. i will not tire from telling you this.. because it will make you even more stronger.

Father, thank You for Your presence and guidance, even when it seems so far away.. for taking us deeper with You through everything.

so it seems that there is usually at least two ways of looking at things such as struggles. a worldly way and an out of this world...ly way.

where lies our hope. within us, in this world.. or out of this world????

the joy of the Lord will be our strength.. and our choosing to trust Him in all things will teach us much.

though there has been some stress over the last couple of weeks, God is in control.. i know this!

i know this!!

really!

thank you all for the prayers.. God is so faithful.

please pray for katharina, and a friend of hers. there has been a death and we pray for comfort and His will out of this. also for protection of thoughts.

also, please continue to pray for the finances of her school.

we are trusting God and asking you to join us in this step of faith for the finances of the school.

Lord willing, i am flying to spend time with a friend from wisconsin to seek God on some possible future ministry this thursday. it will be a good vacation from word too. i think its needed.

thank God for that.

and there are also some pray needs for some health things for a couple friends. He knows what they are.. please lift them up with us.

thank you all for the prayers and joining us on this journey.

much much love, and may you be blessed with His greatest.. just because He loves you!

der israel

much yet to come

sometimes i am filled with such a joy and have a hard time expressing it into bunches of letters to make sense to those whom i am not able to hug or cry with right now.

more and more i am being convinced, though going through so many miracles and showers of His grace already, i am convinced that He loves us.. and not just us who know our forgiveness.. but those who really are lost.

what is the point to love others except to share the love, acceptance, forgiveness and mercy that we too have received with those whom we may call unworthy, or undeserving.

thank You Father that even though You know me, You still love me.

over the last weeks... well, possibly the last matter of days, much has happened and i expect much yet to come.

through working at starbucks, i have been privileged in meeting many new people and spending time with some of them.. whether it be climbing frozen waterfalls with them, or speaking about the differences of muslim beliefs and believing in Jesus... God has for sure been giving me opportunities for growth as well as relationship building.. including my relationship with Him.. and Kathy and my relationship.

for the time being apart, we have truly been blessed with time to skype, write emails or letters.. and when we have spoken, God has continued to grow our love as well as trust and understanding of each other. if He can do that while we are so far apart, how much more can we expect when we are again together (und nie mehr trennen müßen.)

sunday, she will travel back to wiler, switzerland, to continue with the Bible school. it is soooo good that she is doing it. we are still trusting Him for the finances. i know He will provide!

through His grace, the love of dear friends, and trust, i will be, Lord willing, flying to switzerland over easter to spend three weeks with my fiancée. it is really a miracle how it came to be and i am still staring as one who was just revealed the treasure of site. thank You Jesus, and thank you my dear friends for acting on His Spirit that dwells and lives through you.

Lord willing also, in two weeks, i may be traveling up to wisconsin to spend time with a dear brother whom i spend time together with traveling around in india. He has a dear heart for those in northern india and offered to get me up there that we can talk face to face about some things... i.e. missions, business, and conquering the world (nice way of putting it luke!!)

shortly after, i am hoping that a dear friend, brother and the best roomie one could never expect, may be coming to visit for a short time before flying to england to be with his honey honey. during the time that he is there.. it may be possible to drive down to my loved friends and family in scottsbluff, neb.

all of this is Lord Willing, and i continue to pray that His will be completely done in these plans, but i truly look with joy at how He will lead us and cross paths again.

my computer, thank God, is working with no problems. after that incident i was wondering if it would hold out, but since then, there has been nothing of the slightest as a defect or problem. i believe it was your prayers! thank you! (it may sound funny that i would ask for prayer that my computer doesnt break.. but it has been a major tool in prayer, relationship building and keeping in contact with many throughout the world since i have been back. so thank you again.)

Prayer points:

-Kathy and i as we are still apart and cannot skype so often. please pray that we are clothed in the entire armor of God eph. 5.10-18. wir schaffen das!

-for financial support for the Bible School.

-continual health.

-our families.

-our family.

also that i can soon meet with those i have not had much time with since i have been here. and His will be done in each plan that we have made for the near future.

i am thankful for the blessing that God will reward each of you for the pray and help regarding us or every other He has placed on your hearts.

thank you all who have been able to take action on their faith and help those in need.

as i have been encouraged to do so..

love in mercy.

we have all been shown mercy when we did not deserve it.. even now.

it is our joy to share that love.

viel Liebe, israel