I am working on a video presentation that would share my passion and desire for Kosova through words and pictures as well as a book that would do the same thing.  Both of these things should help in spreading the passion and vision for Kosova.  Besides the video and book, I am also looking for new contacts to send my letter to.  I am looking to expand my list and get as many people involved in this ministry as I can.

In the midst of all this planning for Kosova, something happened last night that got me all excited about living life with God.  Studying the Bible at one of the many local starbuck’s, myself along with two friends had the chance to share the Gospel with a new friend we met there.  It was amazing!  Even though decisions were not made last night, I do know another seed was planted!

That’s it for now.  Keep checking back and I will keep posting on the news of me and Kosova.

Its been a while since anything has happened on this page because to be honest not much has happened until now!  Just the other day another door in my journey opened up and I have begun to walk through it.  The open door is an opportunity to return to Kosova in February 2009 for three months.  During that time I will be immersed in the culture and country as I build relationships and connect with all I meet.  The final details of the trip are still being worked out and will be posted once they are confirmed.  

New happenings in my life as far as Kosova is concerned have me looking back a few posts ago to what I wrote about faith.  Faith is key and this weekend I was reminded to have faith like a child!  What a concept and what a picture this is to remind me of that.  So, I sign off with this picture…

This topic of waiting has been on my mind as I have been sitting here, waiting for what God has next for me to do.  Full time career missions overseas is what I believe it is and I am so close, but I sit here waiting.  So, again I think its not about if we wait because we will, its about how we wait that is the key.  My goal right now is to wait for God with faith like a child.  What does that mean?  To me it means waiting, anticipating God is going to work in an amazing with the faith/trust a child has in their parents.

God is the one in control and in the midst of the unknown, I need to have faith in Him like a child!  That is my goal, that is my plan.  Its a hard thing to do when the unknowns creep up like cars breaking down and that kind of stuff, but its what I have to do.  Its what we all have to do.  So, in the midst of this crazy life, wait and have faith like a child!

The thought to think about this week speaks of making an impact in this world.  As a follower of Christ, my goal is to make such an impact in this world that the glory of God is spread to the uttermost parts of the earth.  The thought of the week tells us how this is done.  

“We cannot profoundly influence others without maturing.”

If I am to impact this world and spread the glory of God to its uttermost shores than I need to grow myself!  That is the thought of the week!

I began working at a center for refugees helping the kids with their homework and learning English.  This is looking to be a great ministry to be involved with that meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This last Monday I helped a few kids from Myanmar with their homework.  Who would have thought that I would be helping them here in San Diego?

My car broke down and has been declared dead!  Apparently it is going to cost more to fix the car than its worth right now.  So, my life without a car began and that changed the rest of my week.

I went and observed a high school youth group for the evening.  I am doing this frequently now because youth work is something I want to do overseas and so observing how people do it here can help me in the future.

Throughout the week I did some work here at home.  This ranged from pulling weeds to mowing lawns to cooking and cleaning up dinner.  Cooking was my favorite and it turned out pretty good to say the least.

Finally and perhaps my favorite was that I met with and hung out with friends to talk about life and God.  All of those meetings were great!  Its always good to hear what God is doing in the lives of people you know.

So, this week is ending and the next one is already upon us.  What it will bring us is still a mystery but one thing is true, God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! 

Losing my car for a spell (or maybe forever) is not an easy pill to swallow for me.  I used my car so much and most of it was to be a blessing for others.  Now that the car is out of the picture I am kinda stressed about the future.  There are certain things I have been saving what little money I have for and fixing/buying a car was not one of them!  But at the same time, God is still on the throne and in control.  What a feeling of peace that brings me at this time.  So, I may be car-less in San Diego but I am not God-less!  

So, there you have it, my exciting broken down car story.  Currently the car is at El Cajon Ford waiting to be looked at this morning and I am off to work in an hour or so.  Am I bummed that it happened to me last night?  Yeah kinda but at the same time if it did not happen than my cruise down main street would not have happened and my talks with those I met ( the tow truck driver and others) would not have happened either. The car is dead and is going to cost money to save, but sharing the love of Jesus with the tow truck driver, refugee kids and others made it all worth it in my book.  After all aren’t we here to spread the glory of God all over this place?