Isn't it amazing how God's view is so much bigger than ours? We had this plan to go to Canada for spring break so that we could use the kids brand new passports. Our choices were Canada and Mexico and Canada far beat Mexico in safety. So here we are, north of the "border". Simple right? Turns out Canada is A LOT like Brussels. Big city very European feel. The kids have gotten a terrific lesson on how to move about in a big city. We've even heard French spoken around us and caught some pre-school aged cartoons au francais. I am amazed that we thought this would be a fun getaway and we have totally as a family had a lesson in being prepared for Belgium. What a God we serve! He never ceases to amaze me. How He loves and cares for us and never stops stretching our strengths and strengthening our weaknesses.

We've had a terrific time here in Toronto. Been to the zoo, walked around the city, visited the world's largest underground shopping center, walked around the city, ate at neighborhood restaurants, and yes walked around the city. This has been one of our better family vacations as we have grown as a family and team. Oh and yes pushed each other's buttons but that's okay because that's what family does!

The church should be passionate about the Glory of God.

I heard this statement this morning at church and was really moved by it. If, as a church we were passionate about only God's Glory how would we live differently? Would we be concerned about the music, the seating, what that girl is wearing? I don't think so. We would be consumed with the poor, the broken hearted and the people who need His light. Because the more we shine His light the more people come to know and love Him. The more people who know and love Him the more Glory He receives. I want to be about the business of making His name famous. I want the people I know and love to know and love Him too.

Another statement that stuck with me this morning...Jesus you are ALL to me. Do you know this Jesus?

Do you want to? Have I got a story for you!

Psalm 117:1 Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! 2 For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!

Praising Him today for the send off for our faithful friends Dan and Liz. LifePoint Church is sending out another family to shine God's love into a dark corner of the world that is needing the Hope that only Jesus brings. We are excited for The Christensen's but even more excited for the people of Belgium who will be touched and changed forever by the sacrifice they are making. We love you guys like crazy and look forward to the amazing things God is going to do through you.

Bon Voyage!