Farewells

Today is our last day in Greece before flying off to the places we call home, to resettle into our routines...but not too much I hope. This is the part I hate, though I know we'll see everyone again and probably not too far from now. I don't just like seeing what God has been doing over here, nor just participating in it, but I like becoming part of a family that extends beyond the boundaries and boxes of America. There are so many memorable moments...I've enjoyed traveling with people I consider my closest friends, people I've walked with for many years now. We've all grown up so much and it's cool to see the fruit in their lives. Being in Skopje just six months ago and returning I saw in such a short time things being established and multiplied in the Spirit at such a fast rate that I have a feeling the next time I come I won't even recognize that small army God is raising up. I love those people with all my heart and am honored to be united with them. The church here in Thessaloniki is gonna be one of a kind and I'm grateful that I had the chance to spend time with Tommie and his family. Their work here is unparalleled...their food galactic...their jokes something of revolutionizing...Ok, ok so you all want to come now don't you?

More pictures to come...stayed tuned.

Many Faces

This has been one awesome trip to say the least. It's such a blessing to see firsthand people's lives transformed. I mean I'm talking about someone who doesn't want to live, who's been through so much pain and difficulty that they've tried many times to take their own life. But after the goodness, truth, and power of God touches them, they're set free. It's been an honor to be able to work alongside Rick in counseling, as well as allowing the spirit of prophecy to manifest in several meetings. The people I've met in Greece, Macedonia, and now Serbia are the real deal; warriors after God's heart, pioneers, selfless workers, gracious friends. I hope more and more that God will knit our hearts together for the sake of His purposes. There's so much work to be done here, but He who began a good work is faithful to complete it. Most importantly, I think I've learned that to do all the Father's will is the only thing that matters on this earth. Many times we get so caught up in our destiny, our identity, our future, when we need to realize that it's about others, it's about seeing them healed and released, it's like David said, about completing the Lord's purposes for this time. I haven't really fully grasped that, but slowly this truth is changing my heart, and I pray that my life can truly be a sacrifice for His will.