tHe NeW tHiNgS

Eight years ago on June 4, 2001 I became a believer. Though it was never "this day and this day alone," but a working up to a point where I finally gave in to Christ.



Back then things were different.



Now, I can say that I have changed. Though the struggles are worse now then they have ever been, my relationship in Christ has wavered considerably especially in the past couple of years. Now I'm really starting to realize what it means to be crucified with Christ. The cost of it is frightening.



Up to now, I've been looking back at the moments where I failed. I have to admit there have been more moments in my life where I failed Christ than where I brought glory to his name.

The thing is now my struggles are more difficult than ever. Yet, I know he is merciful and gracious, and through him I have victory over sin. Each day is just another challenge.

Now, I'm moving away. I'm not going on vacation, I'm going to live in another country. I'm going to live and work in the Republic of Korea (a.k.a. South Korea). I'm really excited about this. I know this is something God has willed in my life since he told me on June 4, 2001. I just didn't know it would be Korea of all places.

I'm starting to see why.

Some facts about Korea:

1. The capital city, Seoul, is known as the city of poets.

2. Koreans seem to like the outdoors a lot.

3. The nightlife is pretty active, which is a good thing since I'm a nite owl.

4. It's a modern country that really cheap.

Yeah, I am scared. I'm scared because it's a foreign country. Korea's neighbor to the north has nuclear weapons pointed at it. I don't know any Korean. And, I don't know what's going to happen.

But, I trust God. Or, I'm learning to trust God.

So, if you're reading this blog, and you have my number, give me a call sometime. It maybe one year or two years before I come back to the States.

So, yeah.

Peace.