The 7 weeks i spent in Panama have been amazing and now that i’m back in Canada-land, i’m also back to blogging. It’s been a great missions trip, still lots to process and a tremendous amount to be grateful for– not only for what God is doing in Panama but in my own life as well.  If I had to sum it up in one word (which i shouldn’t, but I will), it would be: hopeful.

I’m going to string together some stories and pictures later on but in the meantime, a few Panama memories come to mind…

• Having several significant “light-bulb” moments about the Spirit-filled life.
• Seeing students come to Christ and then seeing them lead others to Him within weeks.
• Transformed lives.
• Cliff jumping up river.  And the wedgies that come with the territory.
• Someone whipping an orange at my stomach with their machete.
• Being present at the execution of a chicken, which later became lunch.
• Witnessing a 13 year-old young man lead a 13 year-old young lady into a relationship with Jesus.  Surreal and divine.
• Learning and experiencing more on effective ministry transference (vague jargon, i know).
• A great team of students.