Day 13 - Global God

This is day 12 and 13 of our thanksgiving experiment. Just a reminder, the goal is to spend 30 days just thinking of all that we are thankful for and then see how it better prepares our hearts for the Christmas season. I am up in Dallas this morning, Frisco to be exact. I am meeting with several men and women who have the same heart as The Fellowship does about making a global impact. Some of them joined us on our trip to Banda Aceh, some of them are new to Bridges of Hope and are interested in what God is up to.

Yesterday was an awesome Sunday of worship, teaching, Pastor Garth Oliver did a excellent job of contextualizing Paul's missionary journey's, his relationships and conflicts, and fellowship! I did a Newcomer lunch where about 20 men and women heard The Fellowship story and were invited to be a part of the journey we are all on. I then met with a small group of doctors and nurses in our church who will be going to Banda Aceh early this next year (if you are interested, let me know), and then off to Dallas. I'm staying with a great friend and someone many of you know, Ross Patterson. Ross has been instrumental in helping us set up Bridges of Hope and is a catalyst for churches wanting to have a global impact.

This morning I am S.O.A.P.ing up on Matthew 28:19-20 where Jesus reminds us, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Discipleship starts long before someone becomes a Christian. It begins with questions, it continues looking for answers and it involves men and women who follow Christ as living and loving examples of the Way.

let your light shine and point the world to its savior!