On to the Beach

Greece is a place of history, spotted with ruins of times long ago.

The Apostle Paul spread the message of Christ's love and the Church grew.

Our message to 16 children from all around the world, 

whose parents tell the same story of God's love,

was just that:

 'God, your perfect Father loves you

and has something to tell you. 

He is your forever best friend and wants to talk with you.'

Each of these children live in a culture different than mine 

and speak at least one other language.

Making friends here at the conference was a big deal for them.

Here they were able to connect with others who experience the same cross cultural loneliness. 

They were able to  talk for hours in a common language  they seldom speak from day to day.

Playing in the park, wading in the gulf; games and relays
gave them opportunity to get to know each other.

Our lessons were brief .....
We talked about some of the languages God uses to speak to us.

We can expect God to speak to us today.

Just as He spoke to Paul and Peter

Samuel and Daniel.

We learn to listen to Him.

 Then respond to Him through

art and dance and music and journaling.

 I am blessed to have the chance to be with these amazing children
and to help them grow in their understanding of God's love for them.

May they leave their mark on the world,
telling others God's Story of love.