I have found myself clinging to some promises of God this year such as...

..."And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to hsi power that is at work within us..." - Ephesians 3:20.

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10

"Yet [Abraham] did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised." - Romans 4:20-21

"When I said, 'My foot is slipping,' your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.'" - Psalm 94:18-19

-Laurie

My participation in our WSN partnership has opened my eyes to...

...how hungry other countries are for the truth. Most of the students we talked with in East Asia had never heard of Jesus. Their concept of Christianity was what they saw on telivision. When they heard what Jesus had done for them and realized that His forgiveness was available for everyone, not just Westerners, they were so eager to begin a relationship with Him! Seeing their hunger for the gospel reminded me how relevant the gospel is to everyone. - Laurie

Seeing a new movement planted and growing makes me think of...

...success. Not that our job is all about numbers and results, but our mission is to see spiritual movements everywhere. When I see a new movement that is doing well, I think that (1) the Lord is at work, and (2) something has been done here that works. I want to know what it is that worked and how I can implement that in the movements I'm trying to launch. - Laurie

Because my life is a role model to other students, I am committed to...

...being authentic and vulnerable. As much as I can, I want to live a life worthy of the calling I have received (Eph. 4:1). I want to live a life that is above reproach and model the kind of life we want our students to lead. However, because I know I will fail and drop the ball at times, I want to be appropriately vulnerable with the students I'm leading. I want to show them how to live in a truth and grace relationsihp with others and with the Lord. I want them to see that it is okay to fail and that grace is available when that happens. -Laurie

When I look at my staff account balance and contributions, I

...thank the Lord because I do not know where it comes from. ~danny

When Students don't respond like I hoped for, I

...get really pissed and start punching them in the face. Once they fall over I kick them while there down. Oh wait that must be what goes on in my head. Just kidding. Well it is difficult when students respond in ways other than I thought, or would like. However I have found that sometimes it can be a good thing and can bring about change, even in myself. So I guess I am more on the look for whether they are responding out of thoughtfulness or just off the cuff. If it is off the cuff I would ask them to think about it some more and get back to me. ~danny

Will's soggy blogs are due in part to the bog.

When students don't respond like I hoped for, I... (Wow that's a really good prompt)

I often am disappointed. Sometimes I feel a little useless. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing my job right. Often I will revert to a lack of spirit-filledness and try and manipulate them to no avail. This makes me sad.

When I look at my staff account balance and contributions, I often think, "well this will be a good opportunity to see the Lord come through." Sometimes I think, "well... this is why I need to take some more steps of faith when it comes to raising support." Most times I think, "Man, I really screwed up somewhere along the line, maybe if I really impress the Lord with a good quiet time he'll bless me with more support from nowhere." Recently I've thought... "I can't understand why the Lord works the way he does, He's so good to always provide for me."

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My financial partners know...how ministry is going right now. I have been fairly good at getting prayer letters out this year on a monthly basis. It has been enjoyable to get feedback from them when a letter goes out because in the past that has been a bit unusual.

My sleep, exercise and eating habits are...pretty great. I have felt very rested and also feel that exercise has been on the front of things as well. Just the other day I had all vegetable for dinner and lunch. It was very yummy and I have tried to stay away from the sweets. But of course I would like to reward myself every once and a while! Yum Yum!

Taking a day with the Lord is...something that has not happened yet! I have been wanting this for a while but have not been able to put it the schedule yet this semester. But soon....

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I took the initiative to share the gospel, leaving the results to God, and...then I got a drink of water because I was thirsty from talking to so much.

My walk with God has been...ok. I've gotten good chucks of time with the Lord but haven't spent consistent, day after day time.

Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit is...hard sometimes. I want many time to have the ability to control what I should let up to the Holy Spirit.

When I look at my staff account balance and contributions, I ....

...I get really stressed out. - Palf

When I look at my staff account balance and contributions, I ....

...generally get really irritated. - palf