“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Heb. 11:1
…fear
So for 10 years we’ve been “living by faith”, depending on people and churches to give all we need to live and do ministry. The problem is, it doesn’t take much faith anymore. God has provided really well for us through our ministry partners. There is never a doubt in our mind that our budget will be met. We’ve never lived in deficit. For us, “living by faith” has been a financially secure way of life. Now, we’re entering back into the “real world”. We have to think about how to earn a living. We’d love to stay in ministry. So Brian has sent his resume to several churches in the area where we plan to relocate. But… will he be hired to do what he has been trained to do? We don’t know and as we look for other job options, we realize that we have a bit of a problem. Neither of us is very marketable. We have 11 years of higher education between us, but have no skills that are very useful in the secular marketplace. With house payments to make in Europe, no firm job possibilities in North America, and four children to provide for we’re feeling like the days of “living by faith” have just begun.
…finances
The Bible says an awful lot about money – how to spend it, how to give it, how to save it. We’ve learned lots of times that when we give away our stuff to do as God directs, He always provides what we need. But it doesn’t make it easier to close up shop on a secure income and trust that God will help us make those payments or sell the house on our behalf. Although the BGC/Converge is generous in helping us resettle in the States, a few thousand dollars doesn’t set up a house, phones, transportation, etc, etc, for a family of six. Although we’ve worked hard to save up money, living in Cameroon has been an expensive venture. Everything from taxes and transportation to telephone bills has been amazingly high for the quality of “service” we get. It’s a daunting prospect to realize that in spite of the things we’ve stored for years in my mom’s attic, we have to start from scratch buying soccer balls and bikes, mattresses and sheets, and everything in between.
…folly
So, is it folly to give away the bit that we have here in Cameroon, or should we try to sell our cargo? Is it crazy to move and resign without a job to go to? Some would tell us we’re nuts, but we don’t think so. When God said go, we went. And He was faithful in every way. Now, God is saying go home, and we are going. It’s not folly. It’s faith.
…fear
So for 10 years we’ve been “living by faith”, depending on people and churches to give all we need to live and do ministry. The problem is, it doesn’t take much faith anymore. God has provided really well for us through our ministry partners. There is never a doubt in our mind that our budget will be met. We’ve never lived in deficit. For us, “living by faith” has been a financially secure way of life. Now, we’re entering back into the “real world”. We have to think about how to earn a living. We’d love to stay in ministry. So Brian has sent his resume to several churches in the area where we plan to relocate. But… will he be hired to do what he has been trained to do? We don’t know and as we look for other job options, we realize that we have a bit of a problem. Neither of us is very marketable. We have 11 years of higher education between us, but have no skills that are very useful in the secular marketplace. With house payments to make in Europe, no firm job possibilities in North America, and four children to provide for we’re feeling like the days of “living by faith” have just begun.
…finances
The Bible says an awful lot about money – how to spend it, how to give it, how to save it. We’ve learned lots of times that when we give away our stuff to do as God directs, He always provides what we need. But it doesn’t make it easier to close up shop on a secure income and trust that God will help us make those payments or sell the house on our behalf. Although the BGC/Converge is generous in helping us resettle in the States, a few thousand dollars doesn’t set up a house, phones, transportation, etc, etc, for a family of six. Although we’ve worked hard to save up money, living in Cameroon has been an expensive venture. Everything from taxes and transportation to telephone bills has been amazingly high for the quality of “service” we get. It’s a daunting prospect to realize that in spite of the things we’ve stored for years in my mom’s attic, we have to start from scratch buying soccer balls and bikes, mattresses and sheets, and everything in between.
…folly
So, is it folly to give away the bit that we have here in Cameroon, or should we try to sell our cargo? Is it crazy to move and resign without a job to go to? Some would tell us we’re nuts, but we don’t think so. When God said go, we went. And He was faithful in every way. Now, God is saying go home, and we are going. It’s not folly. It’s faith.
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