I apologize for not blogging in so long. The initial plunge back into a culture not your own is always a bit hard. So, for the past three weeks I have been catching up with people, getting caught up on where ministries are now, and finding my place again in the big picture of things. There have been up and down times. But even through the down times I haven't doubted my coming back here. I will admit there are times when I wish I could go back to somewhere familiar but God has me in such a good place that I haven't come to the point of jumping on the next plane to America. ;)
I think my favorite part of being back has been reconnecting with people and re-finding what God has put in my heart. I walked into Red Hill again and immediately felt at home. The kids all still remembered me and the ladies were ecstatic to see me. I couldn't have asked for a better reception! I also got to see how some of the ladies kept meeting together in Bible studies and prayer meetings on their own initiative. It was then that I realized that no matter how much I love working with people on a surface level I love connecting them to Jesus. I love seeing them find the love of God on their own and all of a sudden it makes no difference if I am there or not. So, I have started the process of thinking and discussing with many people about what project I really need to pour myself into. Don't get me wrong Justice Acts is still very close to my heart. Especially after doing a presentation with them yesterday (which I will describe in more detail later). I am just now figuring out what my role is with them and how I can keep my main focus on discipleship. As I told some of you when I was in Alaska. You can give some one food and shelter but they will still die and be separated from God forever.
Well, now you know what I have been thinking and praying through. I am sorry that I haven't told you a more exciting stories. I will soon, though, I promise. I have many to tell!! But this was for the sake of catching you up on where I am at and why I haven't written in so long. God bless you all.
