One Accord

Many people from different countries, with numerous backgrounds, but one heart. A passion to learn more about God, get equipped to fight a common enemy, and spread the Word of God to all nations. Week one was an eye opener for myself, and I hope for many others as well. Beliefs renewed, a relationship rekindled, and wisdom shared from one to another. My fervor to be part of the ministry here in Taiwan has been transformed from a dream to an ultimate reality. Learning to stop being a deductive bible reader wasn’t as much of a challenge as learning to be still in the presence of God and waiting on Him.

Gack brought to the table a clear and simply way of learning more from reading my bible through inductive reading. I’m still in awe on how much more I’m learning now. Don Gillman showed us how to productively talk with God through intercessory prayer. Acknowledging the Spirit of God as being the leader, not myself, and praising God for speaking to me (anticipation), never once crossed my mind.

Small group this week was powerful. No spoken words, not bible study, no group prayer, just being in the presence of my Father, in the countryside, and soaking up His beauty. All of us guys went to a small waterfall, where I was reminded of God’s admirable beauty. Just being surrounded by nature’s splendor made me realize that God is everywhere. I pray this next week will be full of situations involving learning something new, and being able to continue to apply the things I’ve learned from this first week.

If Jealously Was A Knife, We'd All Be Dead...

Taiwan

So, after 31 hours of plane rides/layovers I finally made it to Dan Shui, Taiwan. I haven't been able to check out the local area, due to a typhoon tearing its way through Taiwan. Hopefully tomorrow, Sunday, I'll be able to get acquainted with my beautiful, yet busy, surrounding. My expectations were blown away of what I would be experiencing, and I'm stoked that God has brought me here. My life is about to change, for the better, forever.

We have students from all over the world this year. Two of us are from the States, one from Mongolia, two from Japan, two from Germany, one from Brazil, one from Holland, one from Canada, and one from the Philippines. I'd love to write more, but it's really late, and I have church in the morning. The pictures below are me on the plane right over Tokyo, and the other is in DanShui, Taiwan. Blessings! Also, I added more pictures on my website.

Website Updates

Small updates to website. Nothing too noticeable, but still...very busy! Blessings.