What is Sin?

trike posed the question to us, "what is sin?" I responded with the following:

choosing my innate, sinful desires, telling myself that they are "better", more "right" for me, or more "satisfying" to me than what God, holy and infinite, has set before me. I hate sin. I hate that I choose it over God. I am not worthy of His grace and mercy, but God ROCKS! I am alive only by His infinite worth!

what do you think??? what is sin to you?

What a great day!!!

Sunday, June 1st. I was baptized today! What an awesome day, too. Sunny and 80 degrees. There were nearly a hundred people from Hope that came out to witness and celebrate the day. We had 8 of us that were baptized today. Thank you Mom, Dad, Lisa, Steve, Samantha, Austin, Karin, Heather, Chad, Henry, Liza and BC for coming out today. It really meant a lot that you were able to share this with me.

I know it's all God, but I have to say thanks to Rob, Cor, Seth, Trike, Karin and the folks for all your support in my new life. I am so stoked to see how God is growing larger and stronger in me as I begin my new life in Him.

God Rocks!

Happy b-day, Billy! Hope India is treating you well. See you this weekend!

LDI Baby!

I did it! I committed to LDI yesterday. I am SO excited for what lies ahead, both spending a year studying and growing closer to God, and to see His plan unfold before me. Yeah, baby!

It was a little tough telling Susan that I wasn't coming back, but she's awesome. She was super supportive. It's hard to leave after investing so much in these kids, this program, and building connections with some co-workers. It'll be weird telling people about my decision... and exciting.

So, if you read this, please pray that I am very active in preparing for next year. There's a lot to do.

that's it for now...

getting started...

not sure what's going to become of this blog. i've been reading some stuff written by friends, and thought this was a fun way to stay in touch with others.

this picture was taken last august in beijing. we spent the summer working in inner mongolia, and were blessed to spend a few days in beijing. we spent an afternoon walking the wall. are you kidding me??? God is beyond amazing. what an amazing creation He has made.

i look forward to sharing with all of you....

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