Its been about two weeks since we left Malaysia and its Asli
people in the jungle, but the very fond memories still on occasion keep me
company…it really was good times!
people in the jungle, but the very fond memories still on occasion keep me
company…it really was good times!
Before leaving the jungle, something we did was go back to
the basics. You see, with the community not having much of an understanding of
the who Jesus is, the Gospel or even what sin is, we decided going back to the
basics of the Gospel and why Jesus came, would be a great way to introduce them to our heavenly father.
the basics. You see, with the community not having much of an understanding of
the who Jesus is, the Gospel or even what sin is, we decided going back to the
basics of the Gospel and why Jesus came, would be a great way to introduce them to our heavenly father.
So then, what are the basics? Going back, we talked about the
virgin birth of Jesus and how that sets the stage for his sinless life. Adam
and Eve and how sin came into the world and in the process separating us from a
Holy God…in the process, explaining what it means to sin.
virgin birth of Jesus and how that sets the stage for his sinless life. Adam
and Eve and how sin came into the world and in the process separating us from a
Holy God…in the process, explaining what it means to sin.
All this really got me thinking on when last I went back to
the basics, and how we tend to overlook these amazing stories. The birth of
Jesus, born in a manger, the three wise men and the very significant gifts they
brought with them. And this is just one of many.
the basics, and how we tend to overlook these amazing stories. The birth of
Jesus, born in a manger, the three wise men and the very significant gifts they
brought with them. And this is just one of many.
These stories have become so basic to us in that we know the
outline, they become just another story that we might even know well, and can spit out on a dime, but
we miss/lose the significance, the character of God that is revealed.
outline, they become just another story that we might even know well, and can spit out on a dime, but
we miss/lose the significance, the character of God that is revealed.
I am reminded of sports I played in school, a little bit of basketball and soccer. Its cool to think of how our coach would allocate time and get us to work on the basics as much as possible. We go back to doingpassing, shooting, and simple ball control drills.
On some occasions, we even
work on proper hand placement when shooting with the ball and guarding without.
Getting the basics right, help secure your foundation for the makings of a
great player, as it provides the building blocks to be able to do the many other
fancy advanced moves.
work on proper hand placement when shooting with the ball and guarding without.
Getting the basics right, help secure your foundation for the makings of a
great player, as it provides the building blocks to be able to do the many other
fancy advanced moves.
Likewise, I have been reminded that these basic stories help
set the stage and provide building blocks to really understanding the Father’s
heart, knowing more of His Character and experiencing His love.
set the stage and provide building blocks to really understanding the Father’s
heart, knowing more of His Character and experiencing His love.
When last have you considered studying or even just reading those stories in
scripture that you know so well. Those stories that give definition to who God is and that amazing relationship He chooses to have with us…and us with Him. Let us revisit the basics, get reminded of the power in the Gospels, where we don’t have to sell it to anyone like a used car sale’s man but rather in sharing, we can see the Gospel come alive and watch God move!
scripture that you know so well. Those stories that give definition to who God is and that amazing relationship He chooses to have with us…and us with Him. Let us revisit the basics, get reminded of the power in the Gospels, where we don’t have to sell it to anyone like a used car sale’s man but rather in sharing, we can see the Gospel come alive and watch God move!
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For a quick update, we are currently in the Philippines, in a small city called MalayBalay. Its a pretty interesting town that seems to stay pretty active with people, the many motorcycles/scooters and even cultural parades and activities.
We are working with New Faith Family Childrens home that is run by Kids International Ministries (KIM). We have our whole squad together this month and get to work on a number of different projects. We’ve gotten a chance to paint, sparkle, sift sand, mix concrete and help with the ongoing construction, build bamboo fences and more. There are also the kids we get to hang out with and mentor and of course the little babies we get to take care of, ‘around the clock’…the youngest being little Hannah that is now about three weeks old.
These are just a few of the opportunities we have here. I’ll update soonest with some pics. A few of us seem to be coming under the weather…seems viral, but nothing big to worry about, nothing loads of fluids can’t take care of. We do appreciate your prayer though!!
I want to again thank you all for your continued support, in encouragement and financially, its been a real blessing as I finish up this year. In that respect, please continue to keep me in your prayer, as an opportunity to go out to Haiti for a month with a team has come up and is being considered…about a month after I return. Just wanted to throw that out there, I’ll talk about this a little more, a little later.
