Why Not Here?

Friends,

In my last update I briefly shared about a time of repentance on Inauguration Day here in DC, and the sobering, passionate message by Jonathan Cahn inviting us as a nation to look at what is happening in our country and seek the Lord in fasting, humility and brokenness.

Now, I want to share with you a story of hope from Thailand that started in 1996 when people across that nation started doing what the Lord is inviting us to do here in America.

“Imagine a school where children are more eager to enter into the worship of the Lord than to play on the playground. Where revival is led by four-year-old children who rise at 4 a.m. to pray and meet with their Lord. Where the land is producing an increased harvest, and new species of fish are appearing. This is no fantasy story, but the reality of what God is doing today in the Omkoi Province of Northern Thailand. The story of God’s work of transformation in Omkoi is a story of persistence, sacrifice, and committed leadership.”

Click here to read the full article from The Sentinel Group:

http://sentinel.ctvportal.com/Home/TransformationInOmkoiThailand/tabid/2608/Default.aspx

If there…then why not here?

I believe the Lord is eager to do similar things here in our country…community by community.  We at IFA are putting some things in place right now with The Sentinel Group to start coming alongside and walking with friends who want to seek the Lord for His invasive, transforming, loving Presence in their town.  More details to come in the next several weeks.

In the meantime, thank you for your prayers and financial partnership.  I need your help to continue casting vision, travelling and consulting across the country.  To join with us, please click Field Staff Support below.  We need your help.

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What will it look like in your community when the Lord comes with healing in His wings?  Let’s find out together.

Thanks so much.

Bob

Bob Royce

Mobilization Coordinator

Intercessors for America

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Chocolate Peanut Granola

Last week I was looking through some recipe websites and ideas and came across this one for Chocolate Peanut Granola. I think I may have made granola one other time, several years ago, but it is not something that I usually think about making. Maybe it was the "chocolate" in the title or maybe it was that I am trying to be more and more frugal and save money on groceries. Either way, this recipe called my name!

The ingredients are wholesome and are all things that I already had either in my pantry or in my refrigerator, so this did not take much thought or time. It was simple to mix up, and it bakes only 45 minutes and you're done.

We have all enjoyed it. Well, almost all. Some of the children do not care for all the peanuts, but they love the chocolate flavour. We all savour the cinnamon and ginger spices with the chocolate. I think it would also be fantastic made with pecans or walnuts in place of the peanuts. We have enjoyed it both as a cereal and just as a snack.

I will make this one again soon! xo

Weekly Menu Plan {18 February}

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Happy new week! 

We have a busy week ahead but an exciting one, too, as Austin has graduation for the next level in his martial arts training, Emma continues in her rehearsals for the musical she is in, and one of our Canadian friends is coming for a visit!!! 

Wooohooo! 

So many great things happening. 

We are very blessed.


Here's the plan for this week:

Monday - Fish Tacos (didn't make this last week)

Tuesday - BBQ Meatballs, rice, salad 

Wednesday - French Onion Soup

Thursday - Lasagna Casserole (thank you to Crystal for sharing this on Twitter last week!), salad

Friday - Leftovers or grilled cheese sandwiches (Since my friend Rebecca will be here for a visit, I think the two of us may go out to eat!)

Saturday - Fire-Pot Soup (cannot wait to try this!)

Sunday - Mexicali Bean Bake, salad


Have a wonderfully blessed week! xo

Be Loved

I love the lyrics to this one...



This line: "And it's in our resting, that we rise up singing..." is so very profound. That is where I want to stay.

Rest and be loved by Him today. xo

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