Week One Summary: Sunday afternoon and flew to Houston then changed planes and continued to Guatemala City, Guatemala. Our host, Michael Shead, met us at the airport and drove us to a school in Guatemala City, SETECA, where we spent the night. Monday morning we left SETECA after eating breakfast, and drove three hours to … Continue reading Guatemala Week One
Author: Brian
I am an alumni from Oral Roberts University. I love short term missions, and have had the opportunity to go on over 30 trips. Husband to Amy, Father to Arden.
What Gives You The Right To Do These Things
What gives you the right to do these things? Who told you that you could do this? These two questions come from the book of Mark. In chapter 11 verse 28 the chief priest, the scribes and the leaders ask Jesus these two questions. Why did they ask Him? Because they did not approve of … Continue reading What Gives You The Right To Do These Things
Time Well Spent
This past week I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Atlanta, Georgia with 41 other college students and staff members from ORU. Each one of us are traveling this summer to different countries to share God's love. We split into five outreach groups in Atlanta and served different ministries around Atlanta. My group worked … Continue reading Time Well Spent
What Team are you on?
I have a question for you today. What team are you on? For most people, if they thought about it long enough, they would find that they are on several teams. One is your family. A second is your workplace. A third is your church. Another may be the hobbies you share with a small … Continue reading What Team are you on?
Remembering the good
At church yesterday our pastor encouraged us to remember the good things we have experienced this year. As we look forward to 2014 he told us to pause and consider all that God has done in 2013. I am so thankful for how God has blessed me. I have a wonderful job, a car, a … Continue reading Remembering the good
Christmas Time
It's almost here. That time of year that we celebrate Jesus' birth. I am grateful for the slower pace of life for me around this time of year. The cold weather, no classes for a few weeks, and hot coffee and tea, makes this a reflective time for me. It helps me focus on what … Continue reading Christmas Time
Accomplishing something
I just finished another semester of school. I guess I started learning about 20 years ago, and with 6 A's and 1 B this semester I feel pretty accomplished. I am blessed to be in school at ORU, where I am learning about business and life. The question comes up often, what are you going to … Continue reading Accomplishing something
Thanksgiving
I am so thankful for my life; for where I am today, and for all that God has taught me. I am grateful for the men and women who have poured into my life. On missions trips and in classes, through internships and conversations. This life is about giving into others and I am so … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Stopping to listen
This week as I have been taking time to seek God He has been whispering to my spirit, He has been saying to slow down and listen. To calm my thoughts and wait on Him. To be expectant to hear His still small voice. I was in worship and prayer and I kept trying to … Continue reading Stopping to listen
Looking Forward
There are really only two directions we can look, forward and behind, unless you want to be really obnoxious and say there are infinite angles and degrees that you can slowly adjust to be facing. But for this thought I am going to reminisce only on what is ahead and what is behind. The things … Continue reading Looking Forward
