We wanted to buy a house for our growing family. Although mortgage rates dropped to 4% we knew that they would climb again. We could foresee the benefit of not having to pay interest and paying off a mortgage quicker to help those around us in need. The realization that our mortgage could be paid off far faster than with a bank brought joy to our hearts that we could not only read the Truth in the Bible but be given an opportunity to walk in obedience to what we were reading.

Stephanie had two sons when I married her and we have since had three more children. Raising a large family can be very costly even without the expense of a mortgage . We have seen Adonai's faithful provision on many occasion, whether it be food, clothing, and now an interest free mortgage. Having an interest free mortgage means we are able to plan our financial future with more certainty.

As a family we are deeply involved in the Jewish community. We participate in the Messianic Fellowship which meets in our home. As a family we observe the Lord's festivals. Hosea 9:5 "What will you do on the day of your appointed feasts, on the festival days of the Lord?" (NIV) We wish to encourage you that they are not specifically Jewish festivals but His festivals, and when celebrated in a Jewish way bring more depth and meaning.

We wish to bless and encourage you all as you continue your walks of obedience.

Numbers 6:24-26

May Adonai (Lord) bless you and keep you

May Adonai make His face shine on you and show you His favour.

May Adonai lift up His face toward you and give you Shalom. (Complete Jewish Bible)

As we have walked in obedience to His call Adonai has made His face shine upon us and shown us His favour.

Bryan and Stephanie Taylor

3 June 2008