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in the delirium of conversation with a new friend on the flight to London at about 0346 eastern time, the subject of America as a “Christian nation” came up and the USA’s policy toward the state of Israel especially in light (as I see it) of the injustices committed by said state as seen two mornings ago (or is it three?).
The conversation was based on an understanding of the founders of the US and their level of belief in God, or, as much as one can actually know about such things… anyway, the founder whose house I live near – you know, the guy who cut the miracles out of the New Testament – he was an important founder and I understand from this new friend that there is some newer writing which asks about Washington’s real faith… well, whatever… I agree with Derek Webb, give him a listen,

don’t let your eschatology confuse your Kingdom mindedness

They say in the USA that Memorial Day (yesterday) is the beginning of summer for cookouts, picnics, long weekends, and travelin. My summer begins when I fly to serve with my friends and colleagues in Central Europe and beyond.
As I write this post, Sweet Anna has dropped me off and I now sit at the gate for my flight to Budapest. I have a busy summer ahead.
Sometime in the next couple of days I will place a link to a more detailed schedule but for now here are the major plans for the trip:
– facilitate the Covenant Team heading to Hungary
– travel to visit friends and colleagues in the field in Croatia & Bosnia
– prep for and facilitate the orientation of three new teachers for Budapest schools
– there will be other smaller trips to places like Szeged and Krakow. The Covenant team will be the first since 07 to visit the concentration camp.
Your prayers would be appreciated for:
– safety
– good health
– personal spiritual growth
– my being used to facilitate spiritual development in others
– ease in logistics in getting our new Budapest folks organized and oriented to their new life in the Heartland
Here’s wishing you a good start to your summer!
I just hope I sleep in this plane. Next post from Budapest.

How does one capture the energy of a deadline for everyday activities? Or should one even try? If I worked daily the way I do before a trip, how long before I burned out?

From the backyard thots…

Congratulations Joanna and Will on your engagement.

We hope and pray that you will seek God together during your engagement and the rest of your lives. Get closer to God than one another and He will pull you together closer than you can yourselves.

We are pleased to be getting to know the man Will, is and look forward to this new relationship we have with him!

are your conversations mostly about entertainment or communication?