Its Winter But Spring IS Coming

A couple of days ago I wrote this post Weathering the Winter Storms – Lessons for the Soul. reflecting on what I have learned from the winter storms. I love the ways that God speaks to us through the seasons of the year. This post formed the foundations for the latest MSA Happenings which I thought you [...]

Saying Goodbye to a Wonderful Year

Tom and I are just back from our quarterly retreat. As part of the framework for my reflection I have been reading Ruth Hayley Barton’s book Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership. I was particularly struck by her thoughts on taking time to draw aside in order to notice the presence of God in the [...]

MSA Happenings – We are Building a Networking Hub

MSA – A Networking Hub A couple of days ago a local pastor told me that he saw MSA as a community hub and matchmaker that networked like minded people and ministries.  This summer has certainly exemplified that.   We have been both encouraged and blessed by the many opportunities to bring like minded people [...]

Lessons from a Messy Garden

My garden is a mess and over this last few weeks I have rather discouraged each time I go outside to water.  Morning glory and brambles seem to be taking over, nothing has been deadheaded and it is hard, in some places to tell the plants from the weeds.  The lettuce, broccoli and chinese greens [...]

Are You Interested in Joining the MSA Team

The MSA team is expanding and we are looking for help If you have interest in any of the positions listed below we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, cover letter, and any other information you feel may be relevant. Garden Manager This position is an exciting opportunity to help develop a new [...]

The Promise of Hope

Yesterday I was in the pits.  As many of you know I was really struggling in the morning because of our lack of finances.  Then I discovered that all my seedlings for the autumn garden have been eaten by something.  Broccoli and cauliflowers neatly cut off, lettuce just devoured completely.  Talk about devastation!!! Then the [...]

Pray for Us During this Busy Season

All of us at Mustard Seed Associates are heading into a busy season and we would appreciate your prayers for our travels, speaking and development of the Mustard Seed Village.  I will be in Australia May 31st to June 15th spending time with my mother who will be celebrating her 88th birthday.  I will also [...]

Lots Happening with the Mustard Seed Village

I have just come out of our weekly MSA staff meeting which we always end by talking about what we feel God is doing in our midst.  This week the prevailing feeling was that we are gathering momentum and there is indeed much that is exciting happening.  I am particularly excited with the developments for [...]

Join Us For Our 20th Annual Celtic Retreat

Each year Mustard Seed Associates hosts a retreat on Camano Island on the site that will shortly be developed into the Mustard Seed Village.  This year is our 20th annual retreat and we would love to have you join us August 12 – 14 for this landmark event. I host the morning programme on Saturday [...]

Exciting Happenings At MSA

This is an wonderful season for us at MSA with exciting momentum and promise.  We are very grateful to God, to our team, our board and the new friends God is bringing our way. There are new ventures on the horizon and we are greatly blessed by God’s direction and provision for our organization.  We have [...]