The more time you spend with these missionaries, the more you are impressed with their sense of call in light of the circumstances they have to encounter on a daily basis.

Today I have heard stories of persecution, being forced to leave a country, a family that will have to come home because they have a child that must have special help, and governments moving against Christians.

At the same time I hear stories of people groups that have just baptized their first believer, churches being started, people that have learned a foreign language just to share the gospel, people groups that have been engaged for the first time, national partners that have joined in our efforts.  I could go on and on.

It has also been a reminder to me of the responsibilities that we have at home.  The longer I am here, the more I think about our church and the ministry that we have there.  We must always remember that the light that shines the farthest shines the brightest at home.  While this is a great ministry, I am anxious to get home and get back to the work.

Please continue to pray for our team and for me as I preach.  Because of the great need, I feel a great sense of responsibility.  They have been very responsive but I want to share exactly what the Lord wants me to communicate.

I am praying for so many of our people there and I am grateful for those that stand in the gap.