Offline

So for the last few weeks we have been offline. Literally and figuratively. We have spent a few weeks getting things together for our family. After the accident a few months ago, everything seemed to go haywire. It has taken time, prayers, blessings beyond belief and sheer exhaustion but we are almost there.

We have found a cute little house, bought a car to replace our minivan and gotten back to work. We also spent some time in Las Vegas with a great group of church planters and pastors who have helped us refocus and revision.

That being said, we will be offline for another week or so. Tomorrow we are leaving for Missouri for about 10 days to see our second son, Jason marry a wonderful, brave(not just for marrying Jason), loving, and courageous young lady. We love Annie and can't wait for her to become part of our family.

So if you follow Operation Miami here is what we need you to do. Pray, Pray, Pray. Pray that God would help us to stay focused on what he sent us here to Miami to do. Pray that our time offline these past few weeks will not cause us to lose momentum but instead will strengthen our resolve. Pray for those that we are leaving for the next few days.

When we return we will be back and in full force. We will update everyone and on all the happenings and all that we are excited to see come for 2013.

We pray you have a wonderful happy Thanksgiving! Can't wait to share all that is happening with Operation Miami upon our return.

What If?

Blog Post by Wendy Kauffman

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

So a few weeks ago, we had the privilege of attending Vault in Las Vegas. A group called G.O.(Great opportunities in Global outreach) paid for us to attend. They are a group dedicated to helping people like us impact their community locally and globally! Really impressed with what they are doing and their dedication to those who are less fortunate and bringing the gospel to the most sinful places on earth.

The main theme of Vault this year was, What is your why? Jeff and I both know exactly why we are in Miami. We have felt this call for a very long time. It was a very important reminder for us.

Last week I flew to Tampa for work. I arrived fairly late, picked up my rental car and headed to my motel. I did not get to pick out where I stayed as my employer was taking care of these details. When I pulled up in the parking lot there were emergency vehicles everywhere. I thought maybe the place was on fire. Here it was almost midnight, I had to be up at 3 a.m. to head to the hospital for my event, needless to say I was a little upset. I decided to park and head into the lobby. A short time later the desk clerk came running in, really flustered and concerned. I asked her what was going on and she started telling me the story of this lady who had just tried to commit suicide. She had been staying there at this hotel for a while and was really down and out as this lady described. I just could not help but think: Had anyone told her the good news. Had she ever heard the story about this guy that loves her so much that He actually came to die for her, to save her. Had anyone ever done that for her? Did she know it did not have to be like this? Had anyone ever told her there was hope and peace for her and that a full life was waiting for her?

I don't know the answer to any of these questions, but I do know one thing. It marked my resolve! My why just got a little bigger and became all the more clear!

What about you? What is your why? Why do you do what you do?