Half Way

To think that this semester is half way through is very shocking.  Everything has gone by so fast.  With everything going on here between traveling, preaching, school, and door knocking, the weeks go by in a heartbeat.  I preached last Sunday, and I believe that it went okay.  The sermon started out rough, but God helped me finish it well.  I thank you for the prayers in that.  In fact, I thank you for your prayers constantly.  Without a shadow of any doubt, I know that my spiritual walk with God has grown to levels that I did not even imagine would happen.   But with the growth spiritually, Satan did not want that to continue.  Struggles started happening that I did not expect to happen.  Things came up that were shocking to myself, but would influence my time here.  I had to stop and refocus what I am doing here.  I was humbled to the point that I was on my knees, crying out to God for help, because I did not know what the future could hold.  But amidst the struggles, God came in to help me with what I am to do.  He revealed hope and comfort in my time here.  My prayers were answered in a way that I did not think was possible.  Please keep praying for me as I continue here in Ireland.  I have many hills to climb in my daily walk, that are known to be without victory if I am not depending on God.  An attitude of servant hood must come first in my focus.  I was able to attend a conference up near Dublin where the speaker challenged my heart in two different areas: anger and priorities.  Please pray with me that I will keep God as my priority instead of letting Satan convince me that my own will is greater.  I think that at this moment in my GSA program, the reality of being without family, my fiancé, and friends is really setting in.  The hardship is a reality that missionaries have to face everyday, and I get to experience that hardship first hand.  Things are coming up here in Ireland.  More preaching, school, and door knocking are on the horizon.  And only God can make those things happen, but I must do all to the glory of Him.  "In Christ Alone my Hope is Found."  Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.  Stay strong in the Lord for nothing else matters.

5th week

It is hard to believe it is the 5th week into my GSA program.  Things are going well.  Last week my family came to Ireland to visit me and we visited many different places.  Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle, Cahair Castle, Rock of Cashel, Cork, Tramore, Hook's Head, Woodstown, Dunbrody Famine Ship, an English Market, and the Waterford Crystal museum.  We had a great time just touring the south of Ireland, but I also had a great time just seeing them again.  We had lots of laughs with my father driving on the roundabouts and on the opposite side of the road.  Other than that, school is going well.  Everything is coming up to date.  I am a little behind, but God will work that out.  This weekend I will preach at church.  Pray for me as I prepare.  I want it to be God speaking and not my own words.  Just keep praying for me as I continue through this program.  I desire to be changed greatly, for my life needs to grow for Christ.  Thank you all for keeping up with me

Hey Everyone

It has been a great couple of weeks.  I have gotten to see many things.  I have now been swimming twice in the Celtic Sea and still the water is gross. My heart has been deeply changed, for I am just a worthless person.  God has gotten a hold of my heart, and I know it is for the good.  A couple of good sermons these past few Sundays.  This morning it was on how God needs to be in my plans.  I need to be God-dependent rather than self-sufficient.  It was a great message and very heart stirring.  God has revealed many faults in my life that needs to be taken care of.  Again I have tried to help people and teach them, but God teaches me instead.  God works in mysterious ways.  I will never begin to understand.  I am very much behind on school, because of the Echo system has been having problems, but I know God will help me through that.  Please keep in prayer for that.   My family is coming over to Ireland this next week, and I can't wait to see them.  It will be a great time and hopefully I can teach them some things that I have been learning.  They will be so amazed by Ireland's beauty that I will just be background noise. haha  Well it is my first youth service tonight.  I pray that it goes well.  I will be preaching on what is your passion.  We have a few games to try out tonight.  They should be fun.  Just keep in prayer everything is going on here.  The church voted to support their third missionary, which is a good step.  I can't wait to see what else unfolds.  I thank you all for keeping up with me.  I know my posts are boring, but at least the pictures are cool. haha  Keep praying, for I desperately need it.