Uncle John

I'm finally in Hawaii going to school at University of The Nations and loving it :)
My classes have already taught me so much when it comes to biblical history and i've started looking at the bible with whole new eyes! I didn't really want to write about that though, I haven't been feeling inspired to write or even find the time to write. When I say I have homework ALL the time I really mean it!
Today was our first full day off, went to the beach, played some volleyball and did some shopping but the best part of my night was meeting "Uncle John".

I've grown up around alcholics pretty well my whole life and enough stuff has happened to make me afraid of anyone who is drunk or drinking.

I went down to the pier with my really good friend Jen tonight and we were just sitting on the wall looking out over the ocean when some shirtless drunk Hawaiian guy somes over and starts talking to us and introduces himself as "Uncle John". Of course me being afraid of drunks and  always been told that you can't trust someone when they are drinking, I'm ready to get out of there and just find a way out of the situation. (of course I don't want to appear rude though, so i'm unsure of what to do!)

Anyways, he climbs up on the wall with us and tells us how nice we are and he has some sons, that we'd make pretty good daughter-in-laws, and how his ex wife is some Indian from Washington and not the greatest person, and starts singing some James Brown...
My brainn didn't really know how to comprehend this...
But I stayed in listened to him, the best part came when he started telling us how he came to know Jesus in jail, and was quotting scripture after scripture....

I felt God whisper "My people aren't perfect but I still love them" and it was through Uncle John tonight that I'm reminded of how good God is; that he could save a jail birl, who still has his faults but speaks the word of God Boldly, to refresh a Christian girl who is going to school for Biblical Studies and give her back a passion to keep pressing into Gods Character.

And even a glimps of the redemption God is capable of.

Wrong Worship

My Lovely friend Estelle just posted this video on facebook:

To be honest, some of it made me laugh and some made me cringe because this video speaks truth about times in my life; Thinking i needed to impress people out of pride, rather than humbly admitting that i'm having a hard time, or have grown shallow in my friendship with God.

The next time you go to church remember you may be able to fool some people with how you worship and talk Godly but your really just fooling yourself... In the end it only matters what God sees.

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”

I've been out of the missions for the past year, and i never realized how much I missed it; being with people who have similar; values, goals and morals. Since my family trip to Missouri for (warrior leadership summit), i've been craving missions and going deeper with my understanding of God and His word.
For the past few years i've wanted to take Chronological School of Biblical Studies, but have been intimidated with the work load and being away from my family scares me! But spending time in Ottawa with my dear friend Synnove, God really ignited my heart for YWAM, His word and His people, I applied for the school and GOT IN!!!!

I'm needing $12 000 which doesn't incluse plane tickets! I'm still trusting Him about the laptop, camera, flash, hard drive, and even makeup! haha
So, i'm asking you to pray for me over these next 9 months, i'll be able to keep focused, i know i'll be homesick so pray for that! along with financial needs; I'm currently looking for monthly supporters and one time donations, the easiest way would probably be through paypal (will_m01@hotmail.com), or if you are with TD bank (ask for my account number).
Learn more about CSBS: http://www.uofnkona.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101&Itemid=150&lang=en