Render unto Caesar

Jesus said render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's. This still applies to us here in the Philippines. For the privilege of staying and ministering here in the Philippines we have to pay for our visas. With our current visa status we spend about $500 a year to stay in country, having to renew our visa about very other month. That is $500 per person, including the kids. Actually Danny gets to stay for free since he was born here. Good deal for him.

Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. Matthew 22:21

My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

For your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8

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