Back and ready!

January 20th I left for our Mid-year conference in Spain with other STINTers from around Europe, Russia and North African, Middle Eastern and the -stan countries (NAMEstan).  It was a week long conference filled with plenty of time to spend with the Lord and encourage one another in what God has been doing in this part of the world.

For me it was a joy to be in a country where I can understand whatever anyone tells and I can communicated what I want to communicate.  It was such a blessing and a bit of a break from the daily struggle language can be for me here.  Also, my time with the Lord in prayer and in His Word was refreshing and deep.  The main speaker at our conference spoke on next steps in life with the main purpose of our lives to be used and spent for the glory of God.  How perfect the timing of these talks when I'm in the process of figuring out what is next! I was encouraged that no matter where I go or what I do, if I'm seeking the Lord my life won't be wasted.  God has His people everywhere! It doesn't matter if I continue to do full-time ministry, or go back to school, or whatever else, if I'm seeking the Lord and desiring to share Christ with others, His name will be glorified.  I spent much time on the beach thinking and praying about this and asking the Lord for guidance. Would you join in me in praying for what God has next in my life and that He would should me and I'd wait patiently to see?

We took a day trip to Gibraltar as well.  To sum it up I can say three words: wet, cold, monkeys.  Here are some pictures of the day with some fellow laborers.  Enjoy!