tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235818049628379930.post5587670110739644314..comments2023-05-06T01:47:34.756-07:00Comments on The Mission Moment: Honey, I just wish you could have been there!Tory Ruarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15205799581642091993noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235818049628379930.post-11501763061642937582011-11-03T12:14:14.440-07:002011-11-03T12:14:14.440-07:00Kevin, that's an awesome story! I love hearing...Kevin, that's an awesome story! I love hearing how God works in the lives of others!<br /><br />Just this morning my wife and I read Psalm 37:7 -- "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;" Being still and waiting is not my strong point. But, like you said, I have to admit that God's timing and His works are much better than my own!Tory Ruarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205799581642091993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235818049628379930.post-73558537419611196232011-11-03T11:17:13.114-07:002011-11-03T11:17:13.114-07:00I enjoyed you blog on post-stm trip experiences. W...I enjoyed you blog on post-stm trip experiences. While on a STM to the Philippins in 1997 I heard the call of the Lord in my spirit to move my family to this country as a full-time missionary. I also heard the instruction that I was NOT to tell my wife. WOW! I was to be patient and wait on the Lord.<br /><br />After hearing the stories and seeing the photos of the trip Gina expressed her desire to join me on the 1998 STM. I was excited to hear the news.<br /><br />Upon arriving in Manila and before the sun had set the first day Gina said, "I feel really comfortable here." That was not a small statement for an East Tennessee home-body. Upon returning home and debriefing the trip Gina declared she heard the call of the Lord to move to the Philippines and we did.<br /><br />I know this was our story and the Lord moves on the hearts of in various ways. I am thankful He decided to speak to Gina and I was obedient to let Him. He does a much better job of moving people to action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com