yup...still in spain

Acts 18
AFTER these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.
come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.
by occupation they were tentmakers. And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks. When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.
Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; "for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city."


In verse 3, Paul says he found some friends and they happened to build tents, just like him so he stayed close to them. it mentions him goin to the synagogue next, but first he earned a living. He built tents. nothing special, nothing profound. but he did it to the lord. i believe no matter where u "work" it is important to "work". we often say..."oh, my job is my ministry" but god has called us to work and he will bless us. its HIS ministry anyways so just work and work hard.
next, when he actually reasoned with the jews and greeks, he did not loose hope, nor did he give up, but he preached the gospel. especially in america, we tend to separate those two. i encourage you to not be discouraged in work with the world but work for the LORD.
from this passage i also was encouraged when Paul was very open with the gospel with the jews, but when they did not recieve it, he was willing to go reach to others. he was not discouraged but open to sharing with all. i often get discouraged but paul is one who is there to reach the masses...
at the end God speaks to paul and ensures him that he is his protection. I get so scared of this world and what could happen... i concentrate on the ifs and forget that god will protect his flock. i have been praying for peace lately. Peace that i am doin his will and peace that everything will work out in His timing. I was reading this book today and the author had a new definition that i had never thought of before...."peace is movement without friction" i had been praying for this... and never realizing that he had givin me this the entire time! god is sooo good... once my heart is open i feel like i learn soooo much....
its gonna be a good semester but hard as always....

heres some more pictures to laugh at... we do actually do a lot of work... i know alot of you think we dont... you should see how much homework i have to do!!!! craziness....


our address is....
Calle Huguet de Mata Plana 22a

07180 Santa Ponsa Mallorca Spain


we are welcoming: hot chettos, peanut butter, tortillas, enchilada sauce, almonds, cranberries, oatmeal, brown sugar, chocolate chips... and anything else you can think we would enjoy.... like.... letters, pictures, underware (just kiding), sparkling cider, and early christmas presents...

love you and miss you all!
mandy