where you live should no longer determine whether you live.

Recently I was told to read the speech that Bono gave at the President Prayer Breakfast. I have heard a lot about it but never actually heard it for myself or read it.
After reading it I have come to the conclusion that God is on the move. That the foundational beliefs of this country are still in full effect. If you would like to read the speech I have added the link at the end of this post.
I have been reading a book recently by Loreen Cunningham about how the bible can transform a nation. There are so many examples through out history dealing with this very issue. When God's word is applied to any area of society you can see justice and truth prevail. You can see the blessings and the flow of the Holy Spirit in peoples lives.
Having read Bono's remarks and now going through this book I have come to a new understanding of the blessing that I have to live in this country and yet at the same time my responsibility as a Christian to be a part of discipling it. To be a change agent instead of a by-stander.
Read Bono's Speech

Fun times in Hawaii!!!!

I am here safe and sound! I have been about a week and finally have a feel for the campus and the small town on this island. Yesterday I even was able to go snorkeling. Man God is so creative with colors, shapes and sizes! Today we are going to head up to the waterfalls and check out some of the other tourist sites before the students start arriving next week.
I am going to be working in the communication and media department here on campus. My specific jobs will be to write articles for the magazine and newspaper, design pages, and learn from Kona in order to apply stuff in Colorado Springs.
I also will work in the aloha cafe (campus coffee shop) with the hopes of also starting one in Colorado Springs.
Please continue to be praying for me as I transition and get settles. I will am excited for the students to arrive and to be able to minister to them as they are learning about God's character and heart for missions!
Thanks!
Here is a picture from my living rooom!!!

Nepal and Thailand

I have just recently been able to see God work in two amazing countries. I spent a month in Nepal and two months in Thailand during my field assisgment from the school of strategic missions.
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There are all kinds of crazy stories and moments that I am sure will stay with me as I continue to figure out how to serve God around the world. How to share his glory and his majesty to every person that I come in contact with. How to live out this faith in Jesus? I have decided that the more that I get to know who God is truly in this world the more responsiblity I have to share him with the world. His desire is for the lost and my life is committed to following hard after Him.