Christine's email

Well, we have come full circle. Two full circles to be exact!

Since everything had fallen through on the two houses, the selling and buying of them, we were beginning to feel that we were to stay here. Many of our neighbours were sharing how sad they were to have us leaving and we were realizing that our lives here were having an impact on this street. And also it took making a step forward to have us realize how good we have it here, our mortgage is affordable etc. So, that circle took us to the point where we had almost called the agent to come take the sign off OUR yard!

Wondering what the second circle is?

We sold our house last night.

To the same people who wanted to buy it three weeks ago. No conditions.

Well, no conditions for them.

BUT.....

We would have only seven weeks to find a house and move out of this one. Count 'em.....seven.

Did I mention that we have sold our house? Well, actually to be more acurate, we have until Saturday to say yes or no to this offer. Our agent says that we will not get a better offer, if we do even get another. (which is beginning to look doubtful. Apparently there are 90 to a 100 new listings everyday. The market is saturated and is in the buyers favor)

Our big question is.....anyone have God's email, phone or fax number? We need a direct call / answer!! :)

So we are asking you to pray and ask God to give us peace AND clear direction. We could use it!!

Thanks! We appreciate you, our family in the Lord!

Love and blessings,
Christine, on behalf of all us Harris'

All is quiet

We had about 4 showings last week but nothing this week. All is quiet...no showings and no offers. We are resting in the fact that God is in control. It is comforting to know that the selling of this house and the purchasing of another house is all in His hands. No warries!

A good conference

I went to a conference at West Highland Baptist Church last Saturday. The conference was put on by the Gospel Coalition. Check out their website. The topic was "the centrality and functionality of the gospel". The gospel is as much for the believer as it is for the unbeliever. The gospel should impact every area of our lives. One piece of wisdom I got from the conference was; "never listen to just 1 teacher or preacher-that will make you a clone...and not a good one at that. Don't listen to 2...that will make you confused. Listen to 40 or 50...that will make you a well-rounded and grounded christian."
So...on this website, there are numerous audio and video messages to listen to. I have not listened to much of them yet but if Saturday was an indication, they should be good.

Off to India

This dude, Dylan, is off to India in July. He is quite excited about it. He is working on getting a letter sent out and raise the funds needed to go.

A picture speaks a thousand words

We have numerous Bibles in our homes and in this country and yet millions of people don't have the Bible in their own language. (Display by Wycliffe Translators at Toronto Missionsfest)

Toronto Missionsfest

Last Saturday, April 17, Christine and I went to the Toronto Missionsfest. We spent the day at the GFA booth along with four volunteers. I was so amazed at how many people still have not heard of Gospel for Asia. I believe because it was held at the east end of Toronto, it attracted a mostly different crowd of people. Lots of great conversations and contacts and nearly 900 books were handed out for free.

Back where we started

It seems we have come full circle. We thought our house was sold 4 days after listing it but we don't know what has become of the buyers. They are supposedly trying to get financing but there has been no communication between them and us. The time period is well past for them to get financing so as far as we know, that has fallen through.
We also thought we had bought a new house but having a poor septic system and not selling our house, we will not be buying that house either. So...we are back where we started. We are thankful to know that our great God is in control. In that, there is peace.