Comments on: May 9, 2007 Indio, CA to Blythe, CA http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/ Track Mark as he bikes across America on behalf of The James Fund Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:48:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Leanne http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Leanne Fri, 11 May 2007 01:32:37 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/#comment-53 Dear Mark, Thanks so much for the videos! You are definitely in my prayers. I live in Phoenix and know how hot it is in Arizona, but I pray that the heat would not effect you in any way and that God would give you continued strength to endure. "He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31 Have a great ride through Arizona. May the Lord bless you in a special way! In His Arms, Leanne Dear Mark,
Thanks so much for the videos! You are definitely in my prayers. I live in Phoenix and know how hot it is in Arizona, but I pray that the heat would not effect you in any way and that God would give you continued strength to endure.

“He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:29-31

Have a great ride through Arizona. May the Lord bless you in a special way! In His Arms, Leanne

]]> By: Linda Petersen http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Linda Petersen Thu, 10 May 2007 20:48:30 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/#comment-51 No Surrender, by Peter F Serra, "Christian Visions from a Common Man" There's a battle every day And with confidence to win I call upon the Lord Who strengthens and defends. I can feel the struggle Can taste it in my teeth The pulsing of desires Raging at their peak. They promise respite From the conflict, yes and no. Lies designed for bondage To the things that hold and blind To ball and chain submission To where we would not go, No surrender! Is the message, says body, mind, and soul. Phillippians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Thank you for your vision and your sacrifices. Keep tough! Linda P, FCS No Surrender, by Peter F Serra, “Christian Visions from a Common Man”

There’s a battle every day
And with confidence to win
I call upon the Lord
Who strengthens and defends.
I can feel the struggle
Can taste it in my teeth
The pulsing of desires
Raging at their peak.
They promise respite
From the conflict, yes and no.
Lies designed for bondage
To the things that hold and blind
To ball and chain submission
To where we would not go,
No surrender!
Is the message, says body, mind, and soul.

Phillippians 4:13
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.

Thank you for your vision and your sacrifices. Keep tough!
Linda P, FCS

]]> By: MJ Holdsworth http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-50 MJ Holdsworth Thu, 10 May 2007 20:21:03 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/#comment-50 Mark, we've sent four James Fund mission teams to Monterrey to love on the very kids you met when you were down there. One little guy broke my heart when he asked another team member if she wanted a little boy. He is yearning for a forever family. I don't know this little guy's name but I know our Father in Heaven sure does. He has promised to not forget the fatherless and to be their Father. Praise God! Thank you for what you are doing for the orphans. Blessings to you. "It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure." Ps 18:32 Mark, we’ve sent four James Fund mission teams to Monterrey to love on the very kids you met when you were down there. One little guy broke my heart when he asked another team member if she wanted a little boy. He is yearning for a forever family. I don’t know this little guy’s name but I know our Father in Heaven sure does. He has promised to not forget the fatherless and to be their Father. Praise God!

Thank you for what you are doing for the orphans. Blessings to you.

“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” Ps 18:32

]]> By: bond2663 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-48 bond2663 Thu, 10 May 2007 14:52:04 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/#comment-48 Dear Mark and Team, I love the picture that Mark described in his video of the team sitting out in lawn chairs on the top of a hill in the desert. It reminds me that the team out there is watching over you and looking out for your best interest. Stay vigilant team. Take good care of Mark. Mark, stay strong. Your testimony of dealing with the adversity of the ride is inspiring. Whether the wind is at your back or in your face - you praise Him! You are improving the reputation of Jesus as you ride and as people encounter you. You are also changing the lives of orphans. Short story - Sarah, at FCS, posted your video on her My Space page. Within hours 15 folks who had visited her site donated to the James Fund. Your ride is equipping others to do ministry as well. The kingdom is being impacted brother! Stay Strong! Much love and respect, Steve Biondo Dear Mark and Team,

I love the picture that Mark described in his video of the team sitting out in lawn chairs on the top of a hill in the desert. It reminds me that the team out there is watching over you and looking out for your best interest. Stay vigilant team. Take good care of Mark.

Mark, stay strong. Your testimony of dealing with the adversity of the ride is inspiring. Whether the wind is at your back or in your face – you praise Him! You are improving the reputation of Jesus as you ride and as people encounter you. You are also changing the lives of orphans. Short story – Sarah, at FCS, posted your video on her My Space page. Within hours 15 folks who had visited her site donated to the James Fund. Your ride is equipping others to do ministry as well. The kingdom is being impacted brother! Stay Strong!

Much love and respect,

Steve Biondo

]]> By: Bekahs Mom http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Bekahs Mom Thu, 10 May 2007 13:47:06 +0000 http://www.markacrossamerica.org/blog/may-9-2007-indio-ca-to-blythe-ca/#comment-47 Mark, Your video blogs are awesome though today when I watched I cried. You looked so lonely out there and I know that you were working so hard! And you looked (and sounded) exhausted at the end of the day. GOD BLESS YOU for what you are doing. Last night as Bekah, Richard and I prayed for you, Bekah asked again why you were riding and I told her it was for all the little children without a Mommy & Daddy and she said "yeah, like I used to be but God gave me to you and Daddy. I love you and Daddy!" (BIG SMILE and a little tear!) I reminded her again that you know how she feels and that's why you are doing this! So, again, thanks Mark from the Netherton's and all the other families who have been impacted by adoption. YOU, Mark, are a hero in our eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep pushing. Sarah (BekahsMom - Hoosier Cloud) Mark,
Your video blogs are awesome though today when I watched I cried. You looked so lonely out there and I know that you were working so hard! And you looked (and sounded) exhausted at the end of the day. GOD BLESS YOU for what you are doing.

Last night as Bekah, Richard and I prayed for you, Bekah asked again why you were riding and I told her it was for all the little children without a Mommy & Daddy and she said “yeah, like I used to be but God gave me to you and Daddy. I love you and Daddy!” (BIG SMILE and a little tear!) I reminded her again that you know how she feels and that’s why you are doing this!

So, again, thanks Mark from the Netherton’s and all the other families who have been impacted by adoption. YOU, Mark, are a hero in our eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep pushing.
Sarah (BekahsMom – Hoosier Cloud)

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