walking through walls

This weeks teachings on relationships. A great Irish couple sharing stories and wisdom. We had a good chat with the fellow, who gave us some good input about missions and married life.

This morning, walked around our neighborhood, praying and feeling the heart of God for this place. 

We are surrounded by walls.


There is so much going on here, and many contradictions. It is such a warm and lovely people who make their home here....still many of the houses are hiding behind walls and fences,which have been built up intentionally, including barbed wire, and nails in some places, and rubbish all over the place - there is a sense of isolation, fear and shutting others out. 

Praying for the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth - and  for the spirit of adoption to be alive in this place - so many are without an earthly father, may the hope of the most loving Father of all be poured out...
Only the love of Jesus in His people will bring the creativity and grace to walk through some of these walls to love our neighbors in a real way.

 Romans 8:15-17

“So you should not be like cowering fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into His family, calling Him Father dear Father. For His Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children. And since we are His children, we will share his treasures,- for everything God gives to his Son, Christ, is ours, too. 

Last night we started learning some traditional session songs with a friend Mike who plays fiddle. Christy playing Guitar and Joseph on the bodhran (Irish drum).  A lot of fun.

Saturday, we are going to Dublin for Valentine’s weekend, have a bit of time together and will get to see Christy’s cousin Jesse play a show with his band, Midlake.

Monday, our small group is putting on a dinner at the Cafe for people who are over 60 - a time to build community and get to know people. We are going to sing "Moon River"...


Thanks a million zillion for your 

prayers and for the example 

you have all been to us. 

In His Love,

Joseph 'n Christy