One Single Cell

How is it possible that what I hold in my arms was once a single cell?

Then it multiplied and each cell shares the same code that makes her who she is yet each has different function.

I look at her-her closed eyes, her stubby nose, her mouth sometimes smiling behind the veil of dream-and I think again, can anything else be so perfect?

Yet again God has turned our world upside down. Yet again He uses circumstances to cut to the core of our being.

Make me what You want me to be!

In our lives we wear many hats. Few are as transcendent. Though, perhaps, every moment should be.

Thank You, Lord.

Fulfill Your Calling

Several times I have heard people say, “I could never do what you do. I could never serve God elsewhere.” Some say, “I could never give up my life here.” I have even had friends from Mexico say this to me. While I am somewhat naïve, and don’t easily perceive meaning behind all statements, I take this to mean that they are unwilling to give up their comfort—their life. Truly, being an international worker is a calling, and I am judging no one when I say that because, “there are many parts, yet one body.” (1 Cor 12:20 ESV) If we were all missionaries who would send the missionaries? Yet I detect in their statement a kind of respect or awe regarding what it is that international Christian workers do.
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But I feel this awe is a bit misplaced. You see, for me there is no better life. There is nothing better than entering and assimilating into a new world – a parallel universe. And there is nothing so sweet as sitting across the table from someone in this other world and delving deep into their lives, drawing out their doubts and disillusion and helping them seek God. What could be better than walking on the journey of life together? And that in a world that you have adopted as your own and that God, in His infinite wisdom, has gifted you? Would you be happy anywhere else? Would you be happy doing anything else?

All of this reminds me of a song by one of my favorite bands, Sixpence None the Richer. In their song, Melody of You, they beautifully sing these words:

This is my call, I belong to You

This is my call to sing the melodies of You

This is my call, I can do nothing else

I can do nothing else

And indeed what could be better than singing of a Savior to a world bereft of hope? What could be better than elevating His Name and work in a world that glorifies darkness? And what could be better than fulfilling your call – than externalizing what He placed in your DNA?

“See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.” (Colossians 4:17 ESV)

Please help us fulfill our calling to reach out to the lost in Latin America. Below is a form you can click on, print, fill out and mail to International Teams, our organization. Or you can give online at: Donation. We can’t do this without you! Thank you!