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Welcome to "Caterpillars to Butterflies." This is a narrative of our faith journey and the incredible transformation God performed in our lives from 2007 to 2009. It is a story of God's unwavering faithfulness and what happens when we choose to trust Him, regardless of how circumstances appear. Through hardships, struggles, loss, and confusion, God revealed Himself to my husband, Tom, and me. We learned invaluable lessons about letting go of our own logic and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), surrendering our personal goals, and embracing His eternal purpose for our lives. Ultimately, this journey revealed His redeeming and transforming love for us. We hope our story inspires you to nurture your own faith and deepen your relationship with Him, trusting in His faithfulness no matter what challenges you face. May our journey from caterpillars to butterflies encourage you on your path.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Another Job Offer… But What Is God Saying?

Yesterday was a good day.

I started my morning on the treadmill, praising the Lord in tongues and EnglishAt one point, I noticed I was praying in tongues in a rhythmic, repeating pattern—almost like a cadence. It would shift at times, but the rhythm stayed. Then, suddenly, words of praise started coming out in English—in the same rhythm!

It felt like God was giving me the interpretation of my own prayers in tongues!

Very cool. 😊


Later, I had lunch with DM, and our conversation took a deep turn. She’s been wrestling with what she’s being taught in church versus what she’s reading in the BibleAnd guess what? She’s seeing the same things God has been revealing to us!

I encouraged her to keep digging into Scripture, confirmed what she was reading, and recommended Pagan ChristianityI also invited her to A and C’s on Saturday—praying she can make it!

Then, I told her about the job offers and tried to put into words why we’re choosing faith over certainty.

It reminds me of the Israelites wanting to go back to Egypt—where food, water, and shelter were guaranteed. But along with those “certainties” came bondageGod wanted them to trust Him completely.

But when things got tough, their first instinct was to run back to slavery instead of trusting their Deliverer. I feel like these job offers are the same kind of test.

Will I “go back to Egypt”—back to the security of a paycheck? Or will I trust God, who has already called us out to something greater? DM seemed to really resonate with that, and we had an amazing conversation. 😊


That night, I met with my FWO girls and shared about the job offers. Their responses were opposite!

  • One girl immediately felt it was a trap—a temptation from the enemy.
  • The other thought it was God’s provision for us.

It’s so fascinating how different people perceive the same situation.

Later, at R and J’s house church, I shared again. J’s response? She felt God was saying,

“See? I can pull two job offers out of nowhere! If I can do that, you can trust Me to take care of you.”

Wow.

Then she prayed over us, and she said she felt God’s love and approval so strongly she almost fell out on the floor!

She was overwhelmed with His presence.

Thank you, Jesus, for your love and confirmation!

A THIRD Job Offer… Really, God?

Just now, I got off the phone with DM—and guess what?? She just told me about yet another job offerHer friend runs a loan processing business and needs help.

  • It perfectly fits my skill set
  • It’s part-time
  • Possibly remote (if not, the office is in Apex)
  • Flexible hours

A third job offer in four days.

Lord, what are You doing??

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