My Four Weeks

My life for the past four weeks has been crazy. I've been to Mozambique twice. I've been privileged to be a volunteer at five Christmas Parties that saw over 5,000 orphaned and vulnerable children have one of their best memories ever. I've been to South Africa twice, to drop off Jordan and to take the youth on a fun day to Badplaas...which is not really a bad place, it's actually quite good! Natural hotsprings, water slides, go karts, etc. I've been to camp across the country in Mlawula Game Reserve. I've helped run a youth absitinence day in the community of Ka Khoza. I've help lead worship at CarePoints, churches and in houses. I've spent myself...because I look into the children's, the poor's, the youth's eyes and I see Jesus. I'm not perfect, I'm in need of Jesus every day. But I know this, I will and strive and empty myself out so that I can serve the least of these...My life is blessed, God is good and with God lives are being changed.


YES I WAS THAT CLOSE, EISH, I CAN SEE AN IRIS

SOME OF THE YOUTH LEADERS FROM THE CAREPOINTS

New House

So before Jordan headed back to the States for the Holidays we moved into a new house. It's a cool pad that will work out great for us boys. Take a look!

What are you living under?

I’ve found out lately that I can often live oblivious to the battle going on around me and in me. People often live under oppression or under attacks and do not even realize it. Today I prayed a simple prayer. I prayed that the spirit of apathy, depression and heaviness to leave in the name of Jesus…yeah, it even sounded a bit weird coming out of my mouth. The crazy truth of it is that after I prayed that I feel a joy that I’ve not experienced in weeks. God tells us that we are in a warzone…yet I often live in such ignorance. To be truly free, to be live as we are intended to live. Do we assume that our depression, our anxiety, our anger, our lust, our discouragement, our fear is normal? Do we live wrapped up in unnecessary chains, de we often live under attack and think everything is normal. No more, no more, no more.

Bayside

Sarah and I had the privilege of hosting a team of nine people from Bayside Community Church. The team was comprised of a group from Bayside's Children's Ministry. We had a blast. The team spent the majority of their time at Ngwane Park CarePoint. They blessed our teachers, cooks and children. Bayside left behind an anticipation and expectation of what God is and will continue to do at Ngwane Park. I know God worked in their hearts and a piece of them was left behind. It was fun hanging out and it was a blessing to see God work through y'all!

I am Back

Hey, so yeah, I have not really used my computer during the month of October. I apologize for the lack of communication. Things have been busy as usual but also I've needed some time away from routine.

I'm excited to get back to bloggin, emailing and all things Tech oriented...I went on a trip to Zimbabwe and was blown away. Our God is a big God and in the midst of such suffering there is such life. The people at Oasis of Life Church in Bulawayo are amazing. God's presence and favor is with them. They've helped plant nine churches in the last year. Their impact is exponential. Their worship is beautiful and true. Their lives are truly a witness to the world. They were to me...Check out some pictures:

ZIMBABWE

Hey, heading to Zimbabwe today with Ben, Mark and Zinty. It should be a fun and eye opening trip for all of us. I'm excited to see Pastor Dixon and his church on their turf. Should be awesome!

Please be praying that we travel safe, thanks!