Facebook World

For those of you who still check up on my blog, I have moved to Facebook.
I have a Facebook group that I send all of my updates out on. It's called "Never stop pursuing love - life & missions - Katie Martin"

I also have a Facebook page called 'Connecting with Kate' that will keep you posted on upcoming trips.

If you don't have Facebook or find it easier to stay updated through this blog, please let me know. I want to stay connected with you. I will gladly do my best to keep you updated on what God is doing and how He is using all of us!

Much love to you,
~Katie

I'm Still Alive! : )

Ok. So it's about time I updated my blog. Ha! You'll have to forgive my lack of communication in this area.

So I'm sitting in the office, waiting to return home for the evening. Most of the crew has already left. Well...You know what happens when you're sitting alone.....You start thinking. Oh my..

My life lately has been so crazy, I feel as if I've barely had time to think. It started with Joshua Generation(JG) New England, then JG Iceland, then a trip to Montana for a DTS conference, then a visit to MD, then a visit with a friend in NH before she moved to California, then a trip to Canada for YWAM's 50th anniversary, and finally...back to Boston to prepare for the next DTS starting on October 14th. Whew!

And so, this past week, I've finally had some time to sit and think. You know, it's been really good. God has called me into a time of really seeking him. Lately, I've noticed a change in the atmosphere. Things are starting to feel kinda funny, and I know that there is an intense battle going on.

God has done so much this summer! With 900 first time commitments to Him in New England, and 328 in Iceland, you can just imagine how much Satan hates that. DTS is also starting soon, which is life-changing in itself! And this is just a little of what's happening with YWAM Boston. Imagine what's happening with other people and organizations around the world. How is God using them?

It's big stuff happening! And as much as I hate the fight and what that entails, I am honored to be a part of furthering the kingdom of God. Sure, lately I've felt really broken. Sometimes I hurt a lot. In fact, for the past few weeks, I've been on the verge of tears every time someone asks how I'm doing. I could crumble if I allowed myself.

But I won't. Because I can't. And I don't even hate feeling this way. I just hope that in some small way, I can somehow identify with the brokenness that Christ felt. I'll fight for as long and as hard as I have to. Because it's worth it.....Because He's so worth it.

So I'm excited! I look forward to what God has for us next. And I'm so grateful to be used by Him. And to be a part of an incredibly large family all around the world, where we are working together to see every tribe, tongue, and nation confessing that Jesus is Lord.

On a closing note, I just want to say thank you to all of you who pray for and support me and others around the world. Even if you don't see it every day, God is using you to help turn hearts toward Him. You are making a difference.

So long for now my friends,
~Katie