Modern Galatia

Okay I usually don't rant about stuff but I've been thinking about travelling. What is the point? Seriously have we thought about is a Christian community at all. 'Therefore go into all the world,' then we stop... no, actually it says, 'and make disciples of all nations.' So why do we continually squander our money on selfish pride inducing flings. Perhaps that is harsh but there are many people who will go on a trip (expereince) to say that they have done it; 'I've been there', 'I've done that', 'I've seen that'.

I myself need to apologize to the Lord who has given many opportinties that I have missed. We can be blinded by the excitement of a trip, the experience, as it were. And we know that it 'leads to growth'. Unfortunately we can easily turn these growth experiences into idols. We worship the experience for what it gives us, denying God opportunities he gives us to serve and minister along the way.

Are we a modern form of Galatia? They used circumcision as a spiritual banner, to impress others by means of the flesh. Let us not take pride in our accomplishments, our experiences. Instead let us take pride in the works the Lord has done and is doing, whom we seek to serve. As Paul says, 'May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, whrough which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."

I am not denying the value of travelling. I am merely stating that I think there is little value in travelling for the sake of travelling. But then this is what we are taught by our Pluralistic society right? Take, consume, indulge... It is better to live life, try something new. How postmodern have we become? Unfortunately the captivity of western culture defines how we live as young people instead of the Bible, the Word of God. May we seek to challenge culture where it is wrong, and learn to understand the lasting joy that comes from living in faith and obedience for the Lord.

Is this dead?

I ask myself this question when I sign onto blogger and realize I have three blogs, of which I only use one. So cody, if you are still there, should we kill this thing? I mean I guess we can keep it going once you get here. But it might be better to promote a whole new blog, make it exciting! But I do love the address, so let's keep that.

So as far as plans go, well on this end I havn't been thinking too much about anything a couple months away because I do not even know if I will have the visas to stay in the country for much longer. However, once I confirm which visa I get than I will be better able to plan.

As for myself, I will continue to teach at Ban Prang school in Pua, Nan Province, Thailand until it ends, which is the 16th of March. Then I will possibly go down to Chon Buri for a week or so to visit. Then I will head back up to Chiang Mai, where I may be working at an orphanage for the month of April. At this point my internship will be completed, hopefully, and I will be given a little more freedom to apply myself where I will. I would like to make my way back to Pua in the month of May to visit the teachers here once school begins and perhaps help out with the return of the students... and if Cody would like to as well he is more than welcome.