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Day 3

Bloged in Travel, Uncategorized by reachingnepal Sunday January 15, 2006

Taken from Dave’s Blog

“There was some violence in the city yesterday, ten bombs and an attack on a police station that killed 10 police and 12 Maoists. Fortunately, we didn?t see any of that and didn?t even hear about it until this morning. On the way to the hotel we came upon a large crowd of people gathered along the side of the road. As we passed them, we saw some soldiers standing next to the body of a man who had apparently been shot. I don?t know if it had any connection to the Maoists or not. I doubt that it did.

This afternoon we went out to get some supplies for Nathan?s apartment. We came back with a refrigerator, a washing machine, microwave, phone, and a bunch of miscellaneous ?house stuff?.

Tonight is time to stay at home. We?re having dal bhaat for supper and then I guess we?ll start setting up the apartment. So ends another day in Nepal.”

Church on Saturday

Bloged in Travel, Uncategorized by reachingnepal Saturday January 14, 2006

Taken from Dave’s Blog

“Just as a preface to this and future posts, I am unable to get an internet connection at the convenient moment most of the time, so I have resorted to journaling at night before I go to bed and then posting when I get a chance. Therefore, the times of the post will not always be accurate, though I will at least change the date to reflect what day each post was written on. (more…)

Were Here

Bloged in Travel, Uncategorized by reachingnepal Friday January 13, 2006

Taken from Dave’s Blog

“Well, it?s 8:15 and we?ve decided to go to bed. The time change is finally catching up to us. Let me walk you through our journey to this point. We left Knoxville at 2:30 on Wednesday. We had a slight luggage situation at the airport due to the weight of Nathan?s four trunks, but we got it taken care of and took off for DC with no problem. In DC we changed planes and left for Vienna, Austria. The eight and a half hour flight was really not bad at all. Austrian Airlines takes care of their customers. It seemed like every 15 minutes they were coming by and getting us food, drinks, hot towels, and all that good stuff. Actually, on the last leg of our trip I declined one of my meals because I was so full. Watching the sun come up over the mountains surrounding Vienna was my favorite moment of the flight here. It was unbelievably beautiful. From Vienna it was a seven and a half hour flight that put us on the ground in Kathmandu about midnight. Visas and customs were no problem except that we had to wait a long time. (more…)

I’m Here

Bloged in Uncategorized by reachingnepal Friday January 13, 2006

I can’t believe I am finally here! Praise God for the fulfillment of His promises. Saying goodbye to everyone yesterday was difficult. I never realized how many people I held so dear. I will miss my friends, my “kids”, and my family so much;but I know that whatever the cost,? it’s all worth it!

David and I had a great trip. We left Wednesday? afternoon at 2:40pm and arrived late Thursday night. I got up around 7am this morning and had a great time in the Word (Psalm 84 and Isaiah 55).? I am so comforted today knowing that I am doing just what He wants me to do. Well I need to go, but check back later.?

Commissioning Service

Bloged in Uncategorized by reachingnepal Monday January 9, 2006

Last night was my commissioning service at my home church. I was so moved that there are so many people who are behind me in what God has called me to do. I prayed for two things: that my brother would come and that God’s presence would move in a great way. Both were answered. The power of God moved through that service like few I have been in. He broke hearts and challenged many to the high calling of missions. (more…)

Enjoy HIM First

Bloged in Devotional, Uncategorized by reachingnepal Friday January 6, 2006

This afternoon I came to our local coffee house, “The Beanery”, to load up my Ipod and met two men who God has His hand on. Both Mike and Nathan are in there mid-30’s and both are seeking what God would have them to do at this point in their lives. A local pastor was with us and reminded us of a great truth. God grows people and then uses them. So many times we feel like we have to rush through life, but God desires to mold us into His image first. God may use some at a very young age to do a great work and others He may choose to use at a later age in life. Time is not the issue. As we grow in our faith daily, it’s then that we are used. The greatest pleasure we can? ever? experiance in our lives is to be with HIM. He alone can give us the joy we so long for. Once we understand that, being used by God will come naturally.

This Song Captures Who I am

Bloged in Uncategorized by reachingnepal Tuesday January 3, 2006

“I know of a man who lives on the other side
On the other side of this mountain
They say he’s calling the weary home

I’ve been told of a man who lives on the other side
On the other side of this mountain
With a heart full of stories of hope

So run like a vagabond, carry the flame
Run for the children and run for the slaves
Hold it up high with a message of faith
Don’t ever stop moving on
Just run like a vagabond
(more…)

Happy New Year!

Bloged in Uncategorized by reachingnepal Sunday January 1, 2006

Welcome to 2006! As I look to the new year, I look to a year of change. This time last year I was the youth pastor at a local church and now I am 10 days away from being a missionary in Nepal. This has been the year of great change in my life. It’s been a year where God has been my only constant. While everything else in my life is? chaotic and unknown, He never changes. He alone is my hope, strength, and love.

Lord as I step out into a new path in life I pray that you hold me close and make me effective. I long for two things in my life: intimacy with you and to be used to reach a nation.

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