Beyond Belief: The Power of Radical Faith

Living on Faith and $400:  Our Frugal First Months in Puerto Rico You might be scratching your head, picturing our arrival in Puerto Rico with no fundraising, no jobs lined up, and barely any money to our name. How did we even begin to afford life? It's a valid question, and the answer lies in a potent mix of unwavering faith and a crash course in extreme budgeting. After the initial expenses – getting the lights turned on, securing our first month's rent, and the proud purchase of our $800 "Missionary Mobile" – we were left with roughly $400. This small sum had to stretch to cover groceries and gas for what felt like an eternity. And so began our life on a shoestring. It’s crucial to understand that having faith in God doesn't mean sitting back and expecting miracles to fall into your lap. We played our part, embracing a level of frugality we never knew we were capable of. Our new house was a blank slate. No gleaming appliances greeted us. Instead, my wife became...

From Dune Dreams to Island Reality:  Our Leap of Faith to Puerto Rico The Michigan air felt different this time. Gone was the tentative curiosity of our first trip; replaced by a tangible buzz of anticipation. Puerto Rico wasn't just a possibility anymore – it was our future. The question that now danced in our minds, and in our prayers, was the how. How would this happen? Would we need to fundraise? Seek employment on the island? Or was there another path entirely? The Lord's response remained consistent, a gentle but firm whisper in our hearts: "Trust me." It was far from September, the month of our previous visit. Our bank account held no moving funds, and the exact timing of our relocation remained a mystery. Then, one crisp fall afternoon, as my wife and I walked the familiar dunes of Saugatuck, Michigan, the weight of the unknown settled upon us. We talked about the logistics, the uncertainties, the sheer magnitude of the decision we were contemplating. Suddenly...