Most of you have heard this news already, but if you haven’t, my husband and I recently relocated to the state of Florida. This was not a personal decision; we believe it was a God-led decision. It was not a decision made for comfort or pleasure, but rather an outright directive from the Lord.
The background is too complicated to share in detail but let me try to briefly explain. A number of years ago the Lord led me to the scripture in 1 Chronicles 12:32 that says, the leaders of the tribe of Issachar were men who “understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.” The Good News Translation says, “these leaders knew what Israel should do and the best time to do it.”
As I meditated on that scripture and observed the world around me, I was concerned with what I saw. I wanted to understand what was happening around me and be able to discern the “signs of the times.” I wanted to know the best course to take in life but most importantly, I wanted to know how to direct the church and those in my ministry. I had increasing concerns about the state of the Nation and the world as a whole. I was concerned with the obvious moral, spiritual and ethical decline taking place in the world around me. It was at that time, that I began to pray 1 Chronicles 12:32 over my life. I spent extended times in prayer, crying out to the Lord to direct my steps and position me (and the ministry) in a place that would reap the greatest harvest and have the most significant impact for His Kingdom. I wanted to know what to do and the “best time to do it!” I wanted to properly discern the times. As hard as it may be for some of you to hear this, it was during those times of prayer and in studying the Word of God that I began to sense His leading to relocate Snowdrop Ministries.
As I argued with the Lord regarding this relocation (and I DID!), He led me to Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a SEASON, a TIME for every purpose under Heaven.”
He showed me, like Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall, seasons come, and seasons go. Seasons always come to an end and are never permanent. As I sought the Lord, He impressed upon me that my “season” in Wisconsin had come to an end. It was time to move on. Someone once wrote, “Every event in our lives has a season, an appropriate time – not produced in some random order, but in a manner that’s CHARGED with God’s purpose.” My season in Wisconsin had been charged with God’s purpose, but I knew that season had come to an end. A new season was on the horizon, and I wanted Him to find me faithful in discerning that season.
There are too many details for me to share in this letter, but as I continued to seek His face and wait upon His direction, it became clear to both my husband and me that this move was “of the Lord.” We decided to put our house on the market as a fleece to confirm his will. Our home sold in a day and a half. We knew we had to be obedient. A new season was dawning and there was a new purpose to be fulfilled.
Daniel 2:20-22 says, “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;wisdom and powerare his.HE changes times and seasons...”
Did you catch that? GOD is the one who changes times and seasons. As much as I fought Him, I knew He was changing this season in my life. I hope you can celebrate that truth with me and continue to be a part of what God is doing with Snowdrop Ministries.
Even though I can’t be with you in person, there are four ways you can still be a part of the ministry:
We will continue our verse by verse study in the Book of Luke through Zoom on Friday mornings 6:30-8:00 am CST (7:30-9:00 EST) beginning September 6th. Everyone is welcome!
I will be continuing the Monday Night Study at 6:30 PM CST beginning September 9th. It will not be “in person” but rather online via Facebook LIVE with a new interactional format. It will be a brief time (30 minutes?) of weekly sharing of what God is teaching me. I will go “live” every Monday night at 6:30 pm and will be counting on your interaction. I am excited to be able to connect with you once again.
I will be continuing to minister as a keynote/conference speaker and would love for you to join me at one of those scheduled events. You can find my travel schedule on my website at snowdropministries.com.
Lastly, any work of God needs financial support. If you feel led to partner with us financially, we would be eternally grateful. We believe your financial seed will be deposited in fertile ground and will produce a harvest as a result. You can give by going to snowdropministries.com and clicking “donate” or you may mail your contributions to “Snowdrop Ministries, PO Box 2, Okahumpka, FL 34762.” Additionally, some members of our Snowdrop Team have moved with the ministry to Florida and we will be gathering to uphold our financial partners in prayer on a regular basis.
If you want to be a part of the Friday morning study (you will need a link) or if have any other questions, please contact Leslie Hook at leshook51@icloud.com or 414-581-8150. And make sure you follow Snowdrop Ministries on Facebook so you can be a part of the Monday night Study!
It’s my prayer that the Lord blesses you and keeps you, that He makes His face shine upon you and gives you great peace.
