(1) I am reading this book called "Silence" for my Christian Missions class, and it is really intense -- it is about the persecution of Christian missionaries in Japan in the 1600's. The beginning of the book reminded me of the weakness of my faith. It describes the torture of some faithful Japanese, and the fact that they didn't even cry out in the midst of persecution blows my mind. But the book ends up following one western priest in particular, and the reader is privy to his thoughts on his ministry. And we find him frustrated, angry at the silence of God and desperate. It was a powerful reminder that no human in and of themselves is capable of any measure of real faith ... but with the aid of grace, he is given the endurance and peace to deal with his circumstances. I haven't finished the book, so I don't have any decisive thoughts yet, but it is a good one to read when pondering the tension between death and ineffective ministry in countries of persecution. Pick it up.
(2) I am afraid of my kitchen, because there are nasty waterbugs in there sometimes. But seriously ... sometimes I want to make food, but I don't want to be in there so I eat somewhere else. And, currently, there is a trapped waterbug under a glass in our living room. I don't have the strength of character to kill it. EW! [Side note -- I just want to clarify that I am not such a girl about all bugs. It is just these nasty waterbugs and cockroaches that I can't handle, and I will be the first to admit it]
(3) Vitamin String Quartet is awesome!
(4) I want to encourage everyone I know to buy Fair Trade items for Christmas presents! It is an awesome way to bless and aid in the flourishing of impoverished communities around the world ... and you get really unique gifts! If you are looking for a place to go in Waco, hit up World Cup Cafe or the World Hunger Farm. If you don't live in Waco, look it up.
Ok, I think thats all I've got. Love y'all.
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