I have a confession to make. I am not a blogger. Without explaining my reasons, I just wanted to make that statement. Those who visit my facebook page know this about me. There is not much there, and if you write on my wall, you may not get a quick reply.
I think that my communication preference has always been the personal conversation or face-to-face interaction. I believe that words are powerful and hold so much life within them. I guess, at times, I have felt that the overwhelming amount of "commentary" in our culture has lessened the value of words. With this in mind, I will do my best not to just add more words to the sea of communication that is a part of our world.
As I send my reflections through this blog to those who will be reading my updates, I will imagine in my mind that you are sitting across from me listening to what is being shared. There is a story that needs to be told about this trip, and I understand that this blog will be just one way in which the story is shared. I understand that my thoughts are just one drop in the bucket of many, many stories that are connected with the Mercy Ships Mnistry. I am hopeful that it is Christ who will be reflected in these stories and that God's glory will shine through his servants.
At staff meeting today, we prayed for the Mercy Ships team members and for our college trip leadership. In each corner of the conference room, John, Melissa, Jake and A.J., and myself stood with other staff members gathered around us placing hands on us and offering spontaneous prayers of blessing for our mission work. This along with the many well wishes and prayers offered for me on Sunday has started this trip off with the right spirit.
Thanks for praying for us.
Doug
"Preach the gospel always; if necessary, use words." St. Francis of Assisi
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