"One thing I ask from the Lord,this only do I seek that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple."
I have done a lot of fun things already to celebrate Christmas. Some highlights include dancing to Christmas music, eating way too much on several different occasions, watching Elf with friends, and caroling in my community. I am so grateful for all of these moments. But I have to say that I am missing my usual festivities, and it is hard to be away. I stumbled upon this…
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I think that, for me, having a year to prepare myself for serving in Thailand was a very good thing. What’s still funny in my mind is that it’s not exactly like me to think so far ahead and put such priority on planning and preparation. But I am glad that I did it in a way that’s a little out of character for me, because I think God was using that time to cultivate changes within me that are proving to be helpful.
In the past couple years (the last 12 months especially) I have been seeking God for what I call a “healthy restlessness”…not just for this period of my life, but for all my days. I…
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I want to fall in love with this place, my home for the next two years. I can't say I'm there yet..but I think I can already feel it slowly happening..!
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Wow! After about a year of preparation and anticipation, I'm finally here. Wierd! Mostly a good wierd; but adjusting to a new life is difficult.While I am excited to be here, the thought of staying for two years freaks me out a little. A lot of what I have heard about Bangkok is accurate. It's often not a super fun place to be because, although the food is good, and everyone smiles at everyone...it's dirty, hot, and smelly, and the spiritual darkness is hard to...witness. However, like any new experience, it gives me a little anxiety, and will just simply take time to adjust. I have…
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