Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year!!!

I love seeing how God is working so deep in each and every one of us. Last night a group of us had a worship and prayer time on my roof top here in DanShui, worshiping God for His incredible faithfulness in our lives. God is so overwhelming, he is so worthy of our lives. Our lives are but a breath, and that we can use those lives to give God our EVERYTHING, He is so worthy. Each one of our hearts were crying our for God to plant his dreams and desires deep within us for this next year, that we would follow after Him without ceasing. That our Spirits would be willing, even when our flesh is weak..why? because he is worthy.
As I look ahead to this new year I see a God that hears our prayers, a God that's love is so deep for his children he is reaching out for us just to take his hand. He is God who is my strength when I feel weak, a God full of mercy and grace when I fail and make mistakes. That I would have a WILLING heart this next year to do what he asks, that obedience would be deep within me, that no matter what I am facing that I would walk forward without hesitation because I see Him who I serve. That I would love AS my Father loves and I would love WHO my Father loves. I am believing God for big things in my life as I step into 2010, that is what I challenge you with as well, to believe that you can dream big and live out those things that He has planted so deep within your heart. His Glory Dwells within YOU! Find ways to practically walk out what he asks of you. I wish you all a Happy New Year, and pray that you would see God at work in your life.

Friday, December 25, 2009

December 26

Hey Guys!
Well I have have been in Taiwan almost 2 Months now. Since being here I have been in Chinese Language learning classes, and can now speak a very small amount Chinese. I am adjusting to living here in this beautiful place, It has definitely been a journey for me. Leaving a home of 5 years wasn't an easy move, but I have experienced so much of God's peace and presence in such a deep way that I know I wouldn't have known without stepping out and fully trusting in Him to sustain me in my weakness. I finally have my feet planted in a direction it seems, which I am really looking forward to. I will be taking the Lecture Phase of the Titus program, which will basically teach me how to teach, things such as inductive bible method overview, and books of the bible. This will then benefit me to staff the upcoming School of Biblical Studies that begins in March, which is a 9 month School, where students study through each book of the bible 5 times using the inductive method. As staff for that school I will have different responsibilities from teaching books of the bible, to grading students homework, leading a small group, etc. I am really excited to see what God is going to do not only in my own life but in each and every student and staff he brings.
I just celebrated my first Christmas in Taiwan and had an incredible time I feel so blessed to be here, and am loving getting to know my new YWAM family.
Merry Christmas to you all.
As always I am beyond thankful to have the support I have in my life, amazing family & friends, prayer support, financial support...I couldn't do any of this without those elements in my life.
Blessings!