Episode 11 - Living in the Midst of God’s Faithfulness with Grace Fox

Date: November 27, 2023 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Grace Fox   Story Highlights: God plants a desire in our hearts and then fulfills that desire when we seek and trust Him. Grace Fox knows that God gives us assignments that are too big for us to accomplish on our own. This stretches our faith, showcases the Lord’s faithfulness, and gives Him the glory. God allows us to experience challenges so that we learn to keep our focus on Him. Grace Fox and her husband, Gene, served the Lord in missions for over three decades. Their first assignment was in Nepal, residing together in a mud hut with their little boy who was born there. Shortly after, at the birth of their second child, they had to return to the States immediately when their daughter was born with a life-threatening health issue. Amid that storm and every trial, they’ve encountered on their journey, Grace and Gene have experienced the faithfulness of God first-hand to meet their every need. Their walk of faith was strengthened repeatedly, despite facing serious trials and storms. Their enduring commitment in the face of many challenges adds depth to their characters, their lives a living picture, not only of their successes and triumphs but also their resilience and unwavering trust in Jesus and His goodness and mercy at every turn. For the last 5 1/2 years, at God’s prompting to lighten their load of belongings, Grace and Gene have lived on a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia, which they now consider an additional mission field. Upon following the Lord’s leading, the couple prayed and asked the Lord to make them available to their neighbors when they had problems, giving Grace and her husband creative ways to help them solve those problems. They’ve become friends with at least a dozen “neighbors” they call “on-boarders.” Through friendship, a ministry was birthed and has become their passion and now they invite their neighbors into their small space on various Saturdays each month. With their little gathering they call “Come and Go Coffee” from 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m.", neighbors pop in for fresh baked goods, coffee, and great conversation. The coffee ministry on their houseboat demonstrates a caring and community-oriented aspect of Grace's character. It's a beautiful touch that adds warmth and relatability to her story.   In closing, we get a peek into Grace’s everyday personal life with Jesus and her writing ministry as she opens her heart and gives us wisdom she has gleaned from the Lord. She has learned first-hand that God uses our experiences to shape our message. He directs our steps and opens doors as He desires. As writers, we don’t need to manipulate or push doors open. A key point for Grace was realizing the value of allowing the Lord to lead, relying on Jesus to open the doors meant for her to walk through. As a result, Grace has written 13 books, with 4 more in contract, releasing one each year for the next 4 years. The last three are devotions in the name of God. Join us today and soak in Grace’s faith-building life message. You’ll be so glad you did! . About the Guest (Bio): Grace Fox is the award-winning author of 13 books and a popular Bible teacher at international women’s events. She’s also a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), a member of the “First 5” Bible study writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries), and a co- host of the “Your Daily Bible Verse” podcast.   Grace has been a career missionary for 30 years. She and her husband have served in Nepal, at a year-round Christian camp on an island off Canada’s west coast. They are now co-directors of International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency with 300 staff in 30 countries. They currently live full-time aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Married in 1982, they celebrate three grown kids and 13 grandchildren.   Connect with Grace Fox: [email protected] https://www.gracefox.com https://www.fb.com/gracefox.author https://www.instagram.com/graceloewenfox/ https://www.pinterest.ca/gracefoxauthor/