I have been talking to God quite a bit lately about all the changes that are taking place. Sometimes things that God does just don't make sense. Sometimes, they seem downright crazy and yet when we finally see the big picture it all comes together perfectly and everything makes perfect sense. And so I have been reflecting on Hebrews 11 for the last few weeks, because the Lord has done some crazy things which have caused the people to have to trust in Him completely as well as bring Him glory.
Here are a few examples:
Noah: "By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen" (Hebrews 11:7) God was going to flood the earth. It had never even rained before and God told Noah to build an ark...and he did. Noah did something crazy because the Lord told Him to and in the end, he was saved, along with his family and all the animals, all because he listened to God.
Abraham: "By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, 'In Isaac your seed shall be called,' concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead.." (Hebrews 11:17-19) Abraham waited years for the son that God had promised him and when he finally receieved that son, God asked him to give him up. It made no sense and yet Abraham was obedient to the Lord even at the cost of his son. In the end we see that God spared Isaac's life and from him came the nation of Israel.
Gideon: Gideon had an army of 22,000 men and the Lord told him that was too many to fight for Him. It made no sense to dwindle an army of that size down to 300 and yet that is exactly what the Lord did. With those 300 men the Lord delivered the Midianites into their hands. And this brought glory to the Lord.
There are so many more examples of the things the Lord has done that don't make sense and yet know we can look back through the Bible and see how each of those examples brings glory to Him.
And I am thankful for those examples in the Bible, especially now, when things don't make sense. Jared and I are preparing to move back to the states. We are unsure why the Lord would call us to leave King's Lynn and the work here. We are unsure why the Lord is sending us to Colorado, a place we have never before been. But He is and so we are stepping out in faith and trusting that He will show us the big picture in His perfect timing and that all will bring glory to God.
Please be praying for Calvary Chapel King's Lynn as well as the Proffit family and the McGinty family. Pray that the Lord would use them to further His kingdom. Pray that they would be able to find a building to meet in and that the Lord would provide all the funds needed for that.
And please pray for our family as we step out in faith and go to a new place. Pray that the Lord would give us opportunities to be missionaries in Colorado. Everyone needs Jesus!

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

It's amazing how God always goes before us. He prepares the way, so that we can walk in it. We have been praising the Lord for blessing us with the one year anniversary of Calvary Chapel Kings Lynn! For having waited as long as we did to get here, this year has gone by like a whirlwind. I began to think about our experiences here. All that has happened, and it then made me think about the early New Testament Church. Over and over again in the Bible, Gods people met with one mind, in one accord, with one mouth, in one place, and one purpose.
“Therefore, if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:1-11
Paul's joy was full when he heard that the Christians of Philippi were being like-minded. I'm sure that Gods' joy is full when His kids do the same thing today. This scripture made me think about 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, unity and diversity in one body.
I love science, and I've always loved learning about how things work in our bodies. The body works in perfect unity, with one purpose, to keep us alive. Each part of our body is diverse. Each part is needed for our benefit. Take the big toe for example, you wouldn't think that it's important. It's on the end of our foot. But if we didn't have our big toe, did you know that we would not be able to walk! Consider our eye lashes. Another member that you wouldn't think is that important. The eye lashes keep dust particles from going into our eyes. Have you ever wondered why you have hairs in your nose? They are your first protection against allergens. These weak parts of our bodies are needed. “No, much rather, those members of the body which seem weaker are necessary.” 1 Corinthians 12: 22
Every member of the body has a specific purpose, and function because our brain tells them to do so. Our mind tells us to breathe, to pump our blood around our body, and it tells us to eat if our stomach is hungry. Jesus does the same to the spiritual body, the Church. Just as the body works in perfect unison, we are to do the same as the Body of Christ today.
The body should not only look out for its own interests, but the interests of others. The nose doesn't just think about it's self. It gets a order from the brain to inhale, and it does. So that the lungs can become full of oxygen, to saturate the blood, to make something as simple as doing dishes possible. The lungs are then told to exhale, and they do. Carbon dioxide leaves the lungs, and exits the nose. If are lungs were to remain full of carbon dioxide, we would die. This simple function of breathing, is essential to life. If the nose said, “The lungs aren't functioning well, they think I'm useless.” Or if the lungs said, “I will not work with the nose.” Then the body would die. Each member of the body does not only look out for its own interests, but the interest of the body as a whole.
It's important for the body of Christ to realize that when we look out for only ourselves, we begin to kill the body. Every member of the body of Christ is valid, and important. We also have to realize that our sin affects the whole body. Sin is like a cancer. We all know what cancer does to the body. I am praying for the Lord to help me in these areas. I encourage you to do the same.
How is it possible to have one mind, be in one accord, with one mouth, in one place, and one purpose? Jesus the One and Only. If our total focus is His Name being Glorified. His Name being spread over all the earth. His fame and not our own, then we should strive to see that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Then we will never act selfishly or try to be personally more popular than Him or think that we are ever better than any part of the rest of the body. We will know that it is only Him, all for Him and through Him we can love with a pure heart.
Please pray for us at Calvary Kings Lynn. Pray for unity in the body here. Pray for the missionaries here, and then ones who will come. Pray that we would cut the sin out of
our lives, so that we don't hurt the body here. That we would have one mind, that we are last of all, and servants to all. In one accord, in agreement and harmony with each other. Having one one mouth, lifting up one voice, in praise, and preaching the gospel. In one place, having the people of Kings Lynn etched on our hearts and minds forever. Finally in one purpose, that all would come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. He has gone before us, and prepared our way that we should walk in it.
All my love, Madi.

One year ago today was the official start of Calvary King's Lynn. It's hard to believe that one year has already passed. We are praying for the Lord's wisdom and guidance as we enter this next year.

God Bless

I had the blessing and privilage of getting to spend another short amount of time in King's Lynn this past week. This time was a much needed time to slow down and focus my eyes back on Jesus and be refreshed in Him. The team there without knowing it did that for me and so much more. Through their friendship, love, and hospitality they blessed me and refreshed me beyond measure. Thank You Family! Now on the other side having been to King's Lynn again and just continuing to see what the city is like and where the hearts of the people are it added to the burden on my heart not just for King's Lynn but the whole of the Uk. For those of you who reading this blog i just wanted to briefly share with you what and where i see this "christian nation" heading and where it is. I say "Christian Nation" because much like the United States, English religion is just that religion and for the most part is dead. The Church Of England is the national church set up here, but unfortunetly on the inside is dry and dusty. There is a church building in every city or town in the entire UK but sadly most of which are no longer used or if they are used they are very spiritually dead ( one church here in york is a nightclub/pub) Also it has shocked me speaking to people in this "christian nation" who have never heard the name of Jesus Christ before. Along with those things withcraft is a very real and "powerful" thing here that satan is using to bind people and keep them from the truth. ( be praying for that especially in King's Lynn ) I wanted to share just a few of these things with you to maybe show you a bit more of where this country is going and how vital it is that we are praying for it and we are pouring into this nation. I pray that this would just open your hearts to see a bit more of what is going on here in the Uk and would lead your heart as to how to pray for this nation, the city of King's Lynn, and our brothers and sisters that the Lord has placed there for His work.

God Bless

Alexander Spampinato.

Contentment is something that I have been struggling with a bit recently (ok, pretty much all the time...), so this is more for me than anything; but I just wanted to share my thoughts on the subject.

There is a very well known verse about contentment that I'm sure you know, but before reading that, I wanted to share another verse that make the comitment verse that much more convicting (and encouraging once the initial sting of conviction wears off), so lets start with that verse;

2 Corinthians 11:23b-28 is the story of Paul's life after becoming a follower of Christ; it reads:
in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death. Fie times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.

Now keep this verse in mind as we look at the next verse. Remember, the same man who endured these things written in 2 Corinthians, is the same man who wrote 1 Timothy 6:6

But Godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.

Two things really jumped out at me when I read that verse (besides being amazed that Paul could actually write on this subject with what he was regularly going through), and the first has to do with verse eight. Is it the food and covering themselves that make us content? No, I don't think it is. Those things are just the evidence that God is indeed taking care of us as He promises. Seeing this promise fulfilled in our life should bring us contentment. We know what kind of God we serve, and that no matter how it seems, God has His hand on our lives. In that knowledge we can be content.

The second thing I was thinking about had to do with verse six. What does it mean that Godliness with contentment is great gain? It reminded me of the story in numbers, when the twelve spies went into the promise land to spy it out Joshua and Caleb, you remember, were the only ones that came back with good reports. All twelve saw the exact same things, so why do you suppose Joshua and Caleb's report was different? Because they too knew the kind of God they served, and they knew He had His hand on their lives, and in that knowledge they were content. While I'm sure the other spies were godly, they didn't have the contentment to be effective for God. To have that "great gain" we need not only to follow the Lord, but follow Him with contentment.

This week I wanted to do something a little different and just share a few of the verses the Lord has really used in my life the past few weeks. I pray that you are blessed, encouraged, and challenged by them just like I was.


"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.Selah" Psalm 46:1-3

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you.In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?" Psalm 56:3

"Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:13-14

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." Psalm 9:9

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord;O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption." Psalm 130:1-7

"And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Joel 2:32

"He said: "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior- from violent men you save me. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears." 2 Samuel 22:2-7

"You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great." 2 Samuel 22:29-36

"The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior! He is the God who avenges me, who puts the nations under me, who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me. Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing praises to your name." 2 Samuel 22:47-50

God really spoke to me through these verse the fact that He is big enough to take care of our problems! He is a stronghold that keeps me safe in times our trouble. When we are in the valleys in our lives, God is always with us, keeping us safe. He fights on our behalf! We only need to step back and let Him move. He sees the whole picture, from first to last and he knows the plan that had been laid out for our lives. So stand back and let God be God! He is a greater refuge than we could ever find, a more caring Father than we could ever have, and he never leaves us nor forsakes us. Another thing that God really spoke to me about these verses was that He hears every word I cry out to him. He is always listening! How often I abuse the connection I have to him through prayer! Prayer is our lifeline, our direct connection to God. Call on his name! He is waiting for you to turn to HIM for safety and deliverance.


"May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. Brothers, pray for us." 1Thessalonians 5:23-25