October 21, 2014. Beloved, I know sometimes it is hard facing the things before you. Consider this -- I lived where you now live. The emotional abuse, the railings, the lack of understanding sometimes became overwhelming. I had a Person to go to. When it became unbearable I went to our Father. Remember this when your life becomes unbearable. You too have the same "go to" Person, but now I am with you to explain to Him in detail how it is. I'm your advocate. I say things that explain people and events in both worlds, on earth and in heaven.

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October 21, 2014. Revenge or comfort?  When you are harmed, your nature is to retaliate. Perhaps you have the upper hand and would do damage to the offender. The revenge feeling would feel good for a moment. But what would be gained? Perhaps your swelling pride? Joseph was rejected and thrown into a pit by his brothers. Of all things, Joseph ended up as a slave in Egypt. But God's favor was upon him. His brothers and father came to Egypt. Instead of revenge, Joseph chose to forgive his offending family. Comfort trumped revenge.

Dear Partners, Sponsors and Friends,

Having you up close in our ministry to the poorest of the poor children in the Philippines and sending "What the Lord Is Saying Today" around the world is so special. Your emails, phone calls and letters of encouragement fuel the fire in our bellies. Thank you.

Today, I want to share something new with you. It has been announced, but now we want to share more about the homes for Widows and Orphans. Let me share a bit more... for your prayers.

God has quickened to my heart the importance of His vision to us for building 10 homes in the Philippines to care for widows and orphans. He knows about the orphaned and abandoned children living on city dumpsites, under public bridges, on city streets and in squatter communities. He knows there are predators who take advantage of the most vulnerable ones in society and He has compassion for children who are in danger. He has selected some of them to be Christian leaders to transform the Philippine Islands.

Kathy Bohlin, our Executive Vice President and Director of Philippine Missions is feeling strongly that she needs to travel to the Philippines very soon to research and handle some important legal, cultural and social issues related to this vision. Five of our Philippine pastors have indicated a readiness to build at least one of the 10 homes.

A Filipino lawyer and his wife who is a certified social worker have volunteered to advise us. They have made available to us volumes of Philippine regulations and requirements.

The purposes of Kathy's trip are:

• To work on arrangements for starting the 10 homes for widows and orphans.
• To visit potential locations for these homes and talk with the pastors in those locations.
• To establish policies and procedures for this entire vision.

Kathy's trip will cost a minimum of $3000. We ask that you pray about this trip and purposes. It may be that only a few Partners, Sponsors and Friends will be able to fund her trip. Anything given beyond the $3000 needed for this trip will be applied to our February 2015 trip. In February we will bring together all the pastors who care for our sponsored children for a seminar of equipping and encouragement. We will also make personal visits to several locations where the children live. 

To read more of the original vision, go to Ras and Bev Robinson Blog

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Thank you for partnering with us in God's ministry through us all,

Ras Robinson