Well, I have taken quite awhile to sit down and write this update on our trip.  Part of it I blaim on being a parent and full-time employee, but some of it has been the difficulty in qualifying what happened in Mexico. 

The facts are: we had 20 people at church on Sunday; the service has moved to an earlier time in the day (which accomodates us better); one person gave their life to the Lord (glory hallelujah); we talked about the kingdom of God, healing prayer and intimacy with God; and people were challenged by the messages and open to change.

The truth is that God moves in mysterious ways, so even though all the facts above are accurate, it falls short of the real picture.  I see our trip as an eye-opening experience.  It is as though His children have had a veil over their eyes, which prevented them from seeing some of the wonderful things that God offers us, but the veil is slowly being pulled away.

There is a real need for prayer in the following areas: for the number of leaders to increase; for God to impart a vision of building/growing the church in Reynosa; and for the leaders to inrease in their spiritiual maturity and ability to lead.

In addition, I would like to ask all of you to pray for the Houston area leaders that are participating in the edification of the Reynosa Vineyard.  We need protection and wisdom as we go travel down the road of growth with Reynosa.

I took a couple pictures while in Mexico which I will post shortly.

I feel like I'm on the cusp of a new period in my life, like God has some really great things in store for me and my family.  I am such a curious person that I have a hard time waiting to see what is going to happen.  It's like the Christmas Even, when you can see all your presents, wrapped beautifully, but you can't open them yet. 

I feel like the enemy wants me to think that it's all in my head and I'm being narcissistic to believe that God has great blessings for me and my family.  But, if I think about God's character, I remember that this is perfectly inline with who He is and has nothing to do with my perspective.  He always dreams big dreams for His children.  Our dreams never compare to the wonders He has in store. 

So, I turn my back on doubt and embrace the reality that it's "Christmas Eve," and soon God's blessings will be revealed.