This is what we are called to do — to wrap our arms around the least of these and bring them into the center of God’s love.
Author: Jamie Martinez
I am a mother to five little kiddos. My husband and I are missionaries serving with Youth with a Mission Minneapolis. I write about our crazy life and what God is doing through us. In my spare time I enjoy sleeping.
10 things I’ve learned about Missions
Missions causes us to grow and become more like Christ. There is no way out of it.
Marlene’s Story: How God provides for his children
This summer, Mission Adventures (short-term mission trips for groups; which we lead) sent teams to minister to those in Peru, Mexico, Minneapolis and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. To show them God’s love and to let them know that they matter and belong in God’s family. One of the groups went down to Peru and this … Continue reading Marlene’s Story: How God provides for his children
Packing Tip
I am going to let you in on a secret. Someone, a teacher/mentor, once told me. (Unfortunately I have a bad memory and don't specifically remember who it was). Always keep any extra pair of clothes in your carry on. If you don't have a carry on then in your purse/small hand bag. When … Continue reading Packing Tip
A Beautiful Mess
When your children are playing in another room and you realize you don't hear any noise -it can go either two ways. They are playing really nice together or they are getting into trouble. Okay, that first one has only happened a handful of times. The other day I was vacuuming and my two oldest … Continue reading A Beautiful Mess
Art
God recently has called me to start painting again. Painting calms me - brings peace. This painting is of a Mexican woman who I meet roughly 6 years ago. She is from an indigenous area where her life is hard. She only has a few clothes, the weather conditions are harsh, homes made of adobe … Continue reading Art
Community and children
I am so grateful that my children are able to grow up in a community. A community of believers from all sorts of backgrounds, young and old. My children learn how to relate to 3 yr olds, 18 yr olds, 28 yr olds, and 58 yr olds. People from different countries and cultures. It's great! … Continue reading Community and children
Re-entry Shock
Since I have been back in the USA, I have been dealing with what they call re-entry shock. After living in Mexico for more than 7 years, immersed in the culture, I was having a hard time re-adjusting to my own culture. I was excited to be back with family and friends. However, things had … Continue reading Re-entry Shock
Courage To Face Your Real Missionary Mom Fears
As a missionary mom there are two different paths on how to raise children. Neither one is easier or better, people have to decide for themselves and both have pros and cons. Each family is different. The first, one-parent stays at home being the primary caretaker homeschooling, homemaking, and inviting people into their home. The … Continue reading Courage To Face Your Real Missionary Mom Fears
Complacency
I have learned that the greatest threat to my life is complacency. If the enemy can get me to dull down my pursuit of God, then Satan has no need to tempt me with sin. It’s the sad reality that it’s easy to fall asleep spiritually from being way to comfortable. It’s not okay to just … Continue reading Complacency
Motherhood and Missions 