This is not technically a continuation of the study-at-you posts, because the exam has been taken and submitted, but it is a continuation of the concepts we were processing together through those.
To me, the most compelling thing about 'missions' is that 'missionary thing'. I read long ago, they are among the most likely to succeed. A mission to believe; they (you) are willing to rearrange, maybe realign to a set of values, that most wish they were up to. Faith woven all through. SO many stories, FROM missionaries the providence of God in every sort of way.
Once, I had the opportunity to visit an orphanage in Romania. They were celebrating a 10 year anniversary. During that celebratory week, a major donor stepped out; and they, in the midst of adding an upgraded kitchen/bakery building. It was shaking.
But they had a word of encouragement. Even though things were being scattered, God is surely in the gathering business! The team prayed and cried, and you know that bakery ended up built; just another servant God whispered to.
Just your posts, scattered out there. It's faith you're sowing.
Jenn, I'm sorry for the pummeling. Can't wait to hear, though, the next round.
To me, the most compelling thing about 'missions' is that 'missionary thing'. I read long ago, they are among the most likely to succeed. A mission to believe; they (you) are willing to rearrange, maybe realign to a set of values, that most wish they were up to. Faith woven all through. SO many stories, FROM missionaries the providence of God in every sort of way.
Once, I had the opportunity to visit an orphanage in Romania. They were celebrating a 10 year anniversary. During that celebratory week, a major donor stepped out; and they, in the midst of adding an upgraded kitchen/bakery building. It was shaking.
But they had a word of encouragement. Even though things were being scattered, God is surely in the gathering business! The team prayed and cried, and you know that bakery ended up built; just another servant God whispered to.
Just your posts, scattered out there. It's faith you're sowing.
Jenn, I'm sorry for the pummeling. Can't wait to hear, though, the next round.
Thanks, Ron.