So Much Excitement!!

Man... I can't believe we leave in 10 days!! The time has flown. I am so excited about sharing about Jesus to the Thai people. It excites me most of all to know that I might be the first person that has ever told them about the name of Jesus Christ and how much he loves us!! That just amazes me that some people have never heard of Jesus and to know that we get to be a part of telling someone about Jesus for the first time is such a blessing! I am ready to see what God has in store for everyone of us and to see how many lives are going to be changed with God using us as his disciples of men. Also, I am very anxious to see the diversity in their culture compared to ours, as well as the way they worship. All of this excitement is overwhelming, I am soo ready for March 10th to be here!! (My passport is still not in, so, please let's pray about it being here on time) and keep us all in your prayers!!

Anticipation

Jess and I went shopping last night for the trip. I did not realize how little traveling I had done until I started trying to find travel supplies around my house, there were none. We got most of what we needed and had a lot of fun doing so.
I am so excited about what this trip will hold, yet nervous at the same time. It is hard to anticipate what it will be like there, but I suppose it is something that you have to experience. They are so different from us, yet their utmost desire is the same, love. That is the one thing that holds us all together even when we don't agree about fashion or food. This connecting factor makes the differing culture seem not so scary.
As we go into Thailand, the old saying "You are the only Bible they may ever read" holds true even more so than here in America. For this reason, I pray that my words, thoughts and actions will reflect Jesus, his love and his desire to see the nations come to know Him.
"Lord let me shine, shine like the moon, a reflection of you, in all that I do."
--Sybil

Craig's test

Eleven days from departure. I'm getting supplies together and trying to make sure all the paperwork is done (why is there so much paperwork?). I am think about packing. Perhaps this weekend I'll shift from thinking about it to doing it. Perhaps.
I wonder if I am praying enough? My best answer to that concern is to quit typing and pray now... (please pray yourself after you read this).
-hopeful,
Craig

We have a blog!!

So, here it is folks... The UAB THAI TEAM official blog site! Check back daily between March 10-18 to find out more about our adventures in the land of authentic pad thai...