Ok so Rachel is a much better writer and blogger than I am, hands down. So this is my attempt to mimic her bulletpoint greatness….
- Kyle, Jamie, and Rusty are my new RBFF’s…for life!
- I have been on the road on and off since Jan. 2nd. I have been to China, Birmingham, Houston, Atlanta, Oklahoma, back to Atlanta, and heading to Savannah this weekend to speak. I am exhausted, but energized all at the same time. I am energized by what I have seen God do, by the power of his word when it is preached simply in context, and by his people.
- I wonder what would happen if churches would stop spending money building things they do not need, and instead pour it into the community and the world?
- I am so glad Rchel has been able to travel with me since mid-January! I am not going to lie, it has been harder but so worth it to be with them. This weekend is the last weekend they will be with me for a while and I am excited cause we are going to spend a few extra days in our favorite city…Savannah, GA!!!!!
- ” Hate Evil, Love Good, and Establish Justice in the gate.” Amos 5:15. This verse continues to bounce around the walls of my heart and will not go away.
- I am looking forward to coffee wednesday with Chris DeArmen…and I know he is going to ask me about my sabbath time.
- I also can’t wait to head to Ethiopia in March with some good friends. We will be going to Asela, a very dark place with not many believers. We will also spend time in Shashamene having a few pastoral training sessions. My friend Ben N. will be teaching what he is learning about how to reach/love muslims. Everytime I am around these pastors I want to bring them all over to America and take them on a tour, pastors in America could learn so much from these guys!
- We had a “family b-day party” tonight and it was one of the most fun nights we have had in a long time. Ava, grandma, and grandpa danced the night away while we ate Wright’s Choclate cake that I think is made by Jesus?
- I get the opportunity to speak to alot of people each year, but one of my favorite places to speak is at Refuge every week. God has given me a love for the students there.
- I am holding in my hand 5 cards of people who want to sponsor one of the 30 children that are in the school Innovative started this year in Ethiopia in conjuction with our Hydrate:Educate Project. I m so grateful for these people, if you want to know how you can help provide food, clothing and education to one of these children let me know at matts@tamh.net
- We have a big decision to make in the next few days concerning our adoption…like HUGE…please pray.
- I enjoy staying at the Blankenship Bed and Breakfast in Austelle, GA. Don’t bother looking though, it is invitation only..haha!
Shalom, out!
You know, I have heard of that B&B….something about good coffee, biscuits, and conversation. But then again it might just be a rumor.
Glad to see you posting again. Drop it this weekend.
praying for the adoption…
this was good baby…keep it up
Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo