Stephanie Ninnemann July 22 at 8:10am Reply
Hey Danny and Mike! I just wanted to take a minute to encourage you both. I can only imagine the amount of time and energy that you are devoting to serving each and every day and I know that as incredibly amazing and rewarding as it is, it must be tiring. I thought that you should know, your blogs and seeing your heart of service to the Lord has been SO encouraging to me, and many others I’m sure.
There are so many people in this world that need so much love, and it brings a smile to my face to imagine you and your teams on the other side of the world being the smiling faces and hands and feet of our glorious Lord.
Stay strong and no matter What comes your way, good or bad, You have the Lord of the universe living inside of you! That’s SO powerful!
Can’t wait to see you both!!! ” ) Much love
 
I received this message today, and it was incredibly encouraging.  I’ve been very blessed by everyone who has been following my journey, praying for me, and encouraging me.  Stephanie is someone who has followed the entire journey and been encouraging me the entire way!  Thanks Stephanie!
 
This message could not have come at a better time, because I am flippin’ tired!  And it’s flippin’ hot here!  And while I love sports ministry (and I LOVE sports ministry!), it’s wearing me out a bit.  It’s been a long journey and I’m starting to feel the wear and tear of the trip.  All that being said, I read this message today, and it really transformed me.  It breathed life into my bones.  My thoughts changed.  I remembered that the ministry we are doing here in Moldova is not limited by location, but has an impact back home as well.  Knowing that people back home are encouraged by the work we are doing, encourages ME greatly!  A simple loving message completely turned my day around and gave me enough strength I feel to finish this Race!  Its amazing what a simple act of love can do.  Love transforms.
 
Its so easy to get caught up in soooo many other things, but always remember the greatest commandments, to Love Jesus and Love others as yourself!  And loving others as yourself means you have to do a great job of loving yourself as well!
 
Love you all!
 
mike