Tag: Peace
Be Strong and Courageous
We are working our way into week two, but already it feels like we’ve been here for months. I love all of our students already. The students have been loving going into Christchurch to serve the earthquake relief efforts. We have been shoveling “liquefaction” (silty mud), delivering meals, handing out earthquake relief fliers, and working…
Around the World in Eighty Days
The craziness has begun. Two weeks ago, I timidly set forth to Auckland for the beginning of staff training. The only AW80 staff member up there I really knew was my staff leader, Julie Anna. Now, two weeks later, I return with 10 new friends and a deeper sense of God’s nearness. When I look…
I don’t even have the words.
This week has been amazing. God is really pouring out his love and power into us as we approach these last few weeks before outreach. For an awesome example of this, I refer you to Angela’s blog on Blessings. Earth Care had a fun afternoon learning some more conversational Khmer, and praying for each members…
Some of you have asked
What are you going to be learning in New Zealand? I have to say, up until two days ago, I wasn’t sure myself. I knew of course that YWAM would be teaching Bible centered Christian theology. But, I didn’t know how to describe the content of that teaching. And then one of our speakers said…
YWAM is awesome!
It’s hard to believe I’ve only been here for a little over a week. I’ve never been more sure that I’m in exactly the place I’m supposed to be. This last week, classes have covered general housekeeping details and have opened up dialog about personal devotionals, what worship is, prayer, and what it means to…
I’m here!
It’s 3:43 pm local time. I arrived about 3 hours ago. It was an exhausting two days, but with no major mishaps I really can’t complain. The main thing I’m feeling right now is peace. This is a beautiful country and the people are very warm and friendly. Especially here at the base. I just…