i have realized i am not much of a blogger and probably never will be but i will try to do this more frequently or at least couple times a month. first of all, our teams have switched up a bit along with my respsoiibilities. i have been moved from handling the squad logistics, to becoming a team leader. my new team is mostly the same as before (nick, lacey, chelsea, and halley) except we lost ken and added anthony.
we have been staying at a spiritual retreat center for the first half of our time here in israel. its been amazing to just be able to rest, read, and connect with each other and god. the guy we are staying with knows the bible like no one i have met. i am trying to soak as much out of him as i can while i am here. i am so thankful for our time here and the opportunities we have had thus far. our team took a day to float in the dead sea, jump off waterfalls in en gedi (this is where david wrote many of his psalms while hiding out from saul), and snuck into a hotel pool and jacuzzi.
we also got to visit a sculpture called the fountain of tears at a house near where we are staying. the sculpture tied the holocaust and suffering the jews went through and christ’s suffering on the cross together and all the emotions both were experiencing. i think our time with the artist who created this piece was more powerful and impacting then any of the holocaust museums i have been to. after he was finished giving the explanation, we sat in silence because there were no words. www.castingseeds.com
i just want to thank everyone who has supported me in prayer and given financially. i am fully funded but i have teammates who still have a long way to go. nick and lacey pauley are an incredible married couple, i have been so blessed to have as teammates. would you guys consider giving financially to help them reach their goal? check out their video below and click HERE to donate.
love and miss you all,
colby
