Are we crazy?!?

With certainty, I can say that some of you out there want to look us in the eyes and say, “Are yall CRAZY?”! We can see how some would be thinking that, as we have thought it of others, in the past, who took radical steps of faith and obedience. In fact, honestly, early in this journey I asked myself this on more than one occasion.
However, in countries where persecution of Christians is prevalent, what God has asked of us seems simple and risk-free. But, here in the US, why are we leaving our comfort zone, the Bible belt, heading to unfamilar land, where all financial support depends on the generosity of others? The simple answer is obedience. God, in His own perfect timing, has called us to plant a church in Denver, CO and has confirmed this reality many times over through prayer, scripture, song, and Christian counsel.
I no longer feel crazy, yet it is radical! God has changed our lives radically and is sending us to a largely lost population to share our stories and spread the powerful Gospel. We know He is mighty to save and is preparing a spiritual harvest in CO.
Raising support, selling our home, saying goodbye to what is comfortable to us will be hard, no doubt! But God has given me a “peace that passes understanding”, a peace difficult to explain, impossible to convey apart from Him. I have full assurance He will meet ALL of our needs and love us through each transition. Having this peace has changed the whole journey for me and allowed me to be excited and grateful to be part of His Kingdom work in a fresh, new way.
If you haven’t heard the song, “Something Heavenly”, you should. It describes life for me right now so well. “Whatever You’re doing inside of me, it feels like chaos but somehow there’s peace. And its hard to surrender to what I can’t see but I’m giving into something Heavenly.” Go ahead, ask us if we’ve lost our minds!!! We can’t blame you! But it will give us an opportunity to share what God is up to and “He’s up to something bigger than me, larger than life, something Heavenly”!

2 thoughts on “Are we crazy?!?

  1. The Reding Family

    We are praying for you guys daily. I know God called your family to this special task to serve His purposes, and we look forward to seeing His work accomplished as He uses you guys in a new and exciting way.

  2. The Sewell Family

    Hey, Amanda! I am sad, as well as excited for your journey!! When God tells you to do something, you just have to trust him and do it. I’m so glad to see you and your family stepping out on faith. You were one of Madi’s first teachers and we loved you then and still love you now! Our prayers will always be with you and your beautiful family!! Please keep in touch!

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