In my element...

Isn't it interesting to think about what makes you excited and really happy? And, even how some of that changes over time...

This past weekend there was a missiologist from Sweden visiting who gave lectures on Saturday. He and his wife were the first missionaries to a small area in Thailand several years ago. He now has his Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies and works for Swiss Air preparing business executives who are moving to different countries. He helps them anticipate challenges and learning curves. I loved listening to him talk about his own journey and what some of his challenges are now as well.

The other really exciting piece is that there were people from all over the world at the lectures. Some I had met in Kiev previously, but it was great once again to touch base with them and meet others and hopefully offer some encouragement to very difficult circumstances in many closed countries. God is faithful and His timing is perfect. When I see my brothers and sisters who often have difficulties traveling back to their home countries, I have to remind myself of this. I am sorry to not be more specific, but for their safety, I cannot.