One Step at a Time

At the beginning of this past trimester (it just ended) at our first chapel service there was an illustration given that really didn't hit me until it was spoken about on our last service.  Our speaker was talking about why we are missionaries,  the obvious reason is because of Jesus!  Because He has asked us to leave all behind and follow Him and trust Him.  In my opinion, (I was so ready to just write this sentence in Spanish, Subjunctive Rule # 9, expressing opinions), decided to keep it in English and say, we are all missionaries.   We are missionaries where ever we live...some people are called to live abroad and leave all behind and others are called to stay in their home, but God can use and does use all of us, so we are all missionaries, those who are called His!  And there often times we don't always see the fruit of our work but God does and He knows what is going to happen, but we are called to plant seeds where ever we live.  Those seeds ca...

Today was one of those days, I knew I needed to get myself up and moving at a certain time.  Every morning I need my time with Lord...so important and I need breakfast, which usually consist of a bowl of fresh fruit.  Today my breakfast was strawberries,mango,papaya, and banana, with chocolate chips on top. Maybe you know this and maybe you don't but I love chocolate...especially semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.  However, a couple weeks ago, I got sick, and the thought of chocolate was not even an option, but as I got better I still couldn't eat a handful of chocolate chips as I did before...a sure problem something is still not right:)  However I have this huge bag of chocolate chips in my freezer and I need to eat them, so I have to put them in things, hence why I put them on my fruit salad.  If you haven't tried it you should.  A fruit salad for breakfast with greek yogurt, chocolate chips and a dap of honey is also really good.  Now onto my st...

Enjoying a girls afternoon! Dear Friends, One year ago, this month, I left the states to be a missionary, a desire the Lord put in my heart a long time ago.  I left for Colombia, South America and a short time later, I moved to Costa Rica to study Spanish.  Living in Costa Rica is amazing.  From the sunny days and cool evenings to the people I meet and have the opportunity to pray with and share Christ with, I couldn't ask for anything better. And I am thankful to stay for a little while longer.  You read that correctly.   I have been given the opportunity to continue to study Spanish (which I am so thankful for), build relationships and live life here sharing the Gospel until... the LORD knows!  Flexibility is the key...   Proverbs 19:21 says,  "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."   The  LORD  is directing my steps a little d...

My heart sings for joy when I see all that God has created! The rising of the sun is different every time  and it proclaims who God is.  His mercy's are new every morning! The beauty of each day is a reminder that God's promises are true! He is always near,  He is Love, He is caring, He is our provider He is creative and He is our Savior. His arms are wide open to receive us and love us! Here I am Lord!  Cover me and fill me with your amazing love! Here I am Lord! I will go and I will stay wherever that may be! You are my guide and I will follow! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; and be strong. Do everything in Love.

Happy New Year my friends!  It's hard to believe it's 2017!  I, Mini Pete, have been traveling with Kimia since 2010, it's been a fun 7 years.  We've been to the Philippines, Mexico, several different states in the United States, Israel, oh, I can't forget Uganda, where I went swimming in Lake Victoria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.  That's a lot for a little pup like me, but the last five places have been great because I've had my friends, Charlie and Tiger with me. We've shared some great stories and most recently, Monteverde Costa Rica, the cloud forest reserve. Tiger was right at home in Monteverde, He loved climbing in the trees and rustling about the forest. As for me, I liked to stay close to Kimia, and as for Charlie...Charlie...Charlie!!!  Where is Charlie!! It only took one day away from the city in the mountains and Charlie decided it was time to retire in Costa Rica.  We all took a coffee, sugarcane and choc...

For many people, there is count down when it's close to the end of school, the marking of calendars, the excitement of no homework, last day parties, and then graduation for those leaving...and then reality hits...changes once again.  There are always changes... Here at language school, the changes happen every 4 months when students graduate and are sent to their country of ministry.  It's exciting to see this accomplishment and yet sad for all of us because we are all saying goodbye- or see ya later to the friendships we have made. But right now it's Christmas Season, and it's a season for Joy, Thanksgiving and Hope...I just think how awesome it is that there are so many missionaries going to so many different parts of the world to proclaim, teach and share the Good NEWS of Jesus Christ!   That he was born for a great purpose, to rescue and save us, to show us the way, to bring us all to Himself...so we too can have life in Him and share eternity with Him.  How...

Canten al Señor una nueva canción! Que toda la tierra cante al Señor! Salmo 96:1 (NTV) Cada mañana Dios me da la opotunidad de cantar una canción nueva para Él, para regocijarme,  para alegrarme en todo lo que el Señor me ha dado.  El Señor me ha dado mucho: la bendición de tener compañeros de ministerio, compañeros de oración, provisión, la oportunidad de aprender español, tiempo con mi papá aquí en Costa Rica, oportunidades de explorar Su creación y compartir el evangelio.   Canto una canción nueva porque yo sé que Dios es fiel, Dios es Todo Poderoso, Él es mi fuerza, Él es amor, gozo y paz cuando el mundo a mi alrededor es inestable.   Dios es Soberano.   Yo no siempre entiendo lo que está haciendo el Señor, pero yo sé que lo que hace es bueno porque Él es siempre bueno.          Mi padre y yo      Hace sei...