Psalm 103:2, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Most of the time when we think of benefits or blessings, we think of all the good things that happen to us. When something good happens or when times are good we say how much the Lord has blessed us. Does that mean that during times of crisis and hardship and when things aren’t as good, that the Lord is not blessing us or is even punishing us? Is our perspective of blessing and benefit the same as God’s perspective? Psalm 103 gives great perspective of what God’s blessings and benefits really are. Notice a few verses: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;” His forgiveness, healing power, redeeming power, lovingkindness and tender mercies are examples of his benefits and blessings to us. Because he has saved us, redeemed us and shown us loving kindness and mercy, we are blessed beyond measure. Even in the midst of crisis and heartache, we can remember the benefits that he gives to us.

I briefly want to mention 4 things in our life and ministry.

1. The Building

For the most part, the building is done. Because there are several things I want to mention in this letter, I will save the pictures for the next letter. Also, check out our blog at: www.thatallmayknow.net as I will be posting pictures of the building soon. We will open the building to the public very soon.

2. New Ministry Website

I wanted to mention a new website that I have created. This website has articles about the Bible, family, salvation, etc. so that unbelievers can learn more about the Bible. There are also Bible studies that they can download and do on their own. I have also put up a form where they can request a Bible and a personal one on one Bible study. My original goal for this website was to use it as a tool in helping to build a contact base as we plant our church. My vision was to one day see it reaching other Spanish Speaking countries. Since the inception of the website (about 2 1/2 months ago) I have received several requests per week from about 10 or 11 different Spanish Speaking countries outside of Spain. I am amazed at how the Lord is using this site. Here is the website: http://estudialabiblia.com/

3. Baptism

On Feb 7th, I was able to administer my first ever baptism. Not only was I able to do my first baptism, but one of the people being baptized was my own son. It was a great joy to baptize my son as he demonstrated his obedience to the Lord through baptism. He understood that baptism is not part of salvation, but a step of obedience toward our Lord that represents His death, burial, and resurrection. You can view the baptism here: http://www.thatallmayknow.net/blog/My-First-Baptism-Feb.-07-2010.html

4. Adoption

Our adoption process has been moving along. The Lord has taken us down a winding road and we are now in the process of a domestic adoption. We had to come back to the States for a few weeks to do a Home Study. We have basically been approved and our now in the waiting stage. Please continue to pray for the Lord’s direction upon each step of this process. You can stay up to date with what is happening by going here: http://www.thespiritofadoption.org/