It all began with the house at the bottom of the hill, a small and run-down little cottage that we could have had for a dime. But as we walked home after looking at the house, we sensed God say to us “My thoughts are higher than yours!”
That was a year ago, and although the meaning was a bit obscure, it caused us to broaden our search. One thing was clear, however. Simply, that our family needed to move out of the dormitory, where we’ve lived for the past five years, and into a place of our own. We met with a realtor, a banker, and saw many different houses. Nothing really clicked, and when the DTS began last fall, we put our search on hold.
The search has now, we hope, come to an end. We have a found a house that we really like, would fit the needs of our family, and is located very close to the campus. This coming weekend we will meet with the owners, and hope that we can negotiate a price that works for us both. The Lord is faithful, and His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. This house sits at the top of the hill.
Given the right price, it appears we can move ahead with a mortgage, but over time, our current support will not sustain the monthly payments. This is a pretty big step of faith for us, and we keep Philippians 4:6 at the front of our minds, “Do not be anxious for anything…”
Please pray for us as we meet with the owners – that things will go smoothly, that we will be able to reach a favorable price, and that everything will be done quickly and honestly. Also, please consider contributing toward this. We want to be a healthy family in ministry, and believe that having our own house is critical in achieving that goal. But we can’t do it, financially, without your help. You can give two ways:
1. Write out a check to “YWAM,” and mail to:
Ozark, AR 72949
2. Online via credit card or Paypal. Visit our website, http://ywamozarks.com/donate.
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