Monday, February 11, 2008
Vancouver: Day 1

Hey guys!

1. I miss you.
2. This place is awesome.
3. The weather is definitely nicer here.
4. God is AWESOME! (Bump this to the top of the list!)

I just wanted to say a quick hi to everyone...hopefully you are checking this even though I'm gone. I plan to update at least a couple times during the week.

I don't have a lot of time to write tonight, but I just wanted to share with you something a good friend of my said to me before I left.

"God, keep them safe, but don't allow them to be safe."

I'm praying this for my entire team, and for everyone at home, too. This trip is all about stretching and stepping outside of our comfort zones. Being safe, but not being safe with ourselves, letting ourselves take chances and risks that we might not have thought possible.

Today we went to East Hastings Street. I don't know how much you guys know about it, but it is basically a street where the homeless live. Lots of drugs, prostitutes, and depravity. We had the opportunity to hand out clothing and socks to some people, and to talk to them. It was really great, and reminded me a lot of being in Mexico and the times I shared with you guys there.

Peace in Christ.

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