North Country - 2010

Good Morning from the North Country! We are as close as you can get to Canada without being there. I didn't bring my passport, so I might as well be 10,000 miles. There may be a spiritual lesson there. Without spiritual credentials we just aren't going to get into the heavenly city of heaven - regardless of how close we may be - living in a gospel saturated society, in church all of our lives! We have to have a passport (be truly saved, born again)!

This morning we had breakfast with Bro. Micah Carr. Micah is pastor of the Lawrenceville Baptist Church where we are ministering. What a Godly young man. He and his oriental wife, Lo, met at Liberty University. Micah came to New York on a mission trip and God called him to pastor here. In an intense snow storm in January almost 3 years a go they moved into the modest pastor's home and began to minister. The thing that blesses me most is to see them so content and sure that this is where God wants them to serve. When they moved, Lo was pregnant with their daughter, Lydia. Last week she gave birth to a son, Malachi! Pray for them as they seek to win the lost and provide growth opportunities for the saved. In an age where we are so concerned with personal comfort - I am impressed that God is on His throne and still calling young men to follow His leadership. You'll love the picture of Lydia! She reminds me of some Martin kids that I saw grow up to be missionaries!!

You have a great day - we love you and praise God for your prayers for us.