Call me Coach

I was recently approached by a disciple of mine asking me if I would coach his rugby team.  I was a little shocked considering I don't know much about rugby.  It wasn't long before they told me that it cost $20 to enter the tournament.  Benefactor might be a more apt title than coach.  Even though I didn't really contribute any strategy to the team, the guys still let me hang around and pretend to be their coach.

Unfortunately, it rained all week.  The grounds were practically a lake which made for a very muddy tournament.

The Grounds

The Scrum

Captain Luke

Coach

We had a really fun time during the tournament.  We made it all the way to the quarterfinals before losing.  This was farther than anyone expected.  What I was most proud of was the way that Luke handled the whole experience.  He wasn't just in it to have fun but he wanted to witness to his friends.  He commanded the team from the very beginning.  It was amazing to me that when he spoke, everyone got quiet.  Luke is a natural leader and it was incredible to see him in action.  He even convinced all the team members to come to our weekly meeting.  The whole experience was incredibly encouraging to me.  I'm so proud of Luke and the way he wants to witness to his friends!

Black Thunder!

Also, I would like to apologize for my lack of blogging lately.  I will try to make up for it this week.  Check back soon!

Happy Mother's Day!

I would just like to thank a very special Mom in my life.  She's always there for me.  She goes out of her way to serve me.  She puts up with me when I'm grumpy.  She offers incredible wisdom and advice.  She loves God more than anyone I know.  She fights for my family.  She's prays for me nonstop.  She loves me unconditionally.  She's the reason why I'm in Fiji.

Thanks for all that you do Mom.  I wouldn't be the man I am today without your loving influence.  You've done countless things for me but greatest of all, you've showed me what it means to love God and walk by faith.  Thanks for being my role model.  Thanks for your example.  May God bless you beyond measure for your eternal impact.  I love you!

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.  "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31: 28-29

To all those Moms who read my blog, Happy Mother's Day!  I hope you feel the love and appreciation you deserve!  Thanks for all that you are and all that you do!

I love my job!

I woke up this morning to the following text message:

"Hi brian its winston...sorry if i'm disturbing you...but i just wanted to thank you for bringing the good word to me! it had lightened my afternoon! can't wait for next week!"

I just met Winston yesterday and had the opportunity to share the Gospel with him. We're meeting again next week to talk more about a relationship with God and how he can grow in it.

I'm continually amazed that I have the opportunity to wake up every morning and see things like this happen everyday!  God is good and is blessing our efforts to make Him known here in Fiji!  Thanks so much for all your prayers!  And if you can't tell, I LOVE MY JOB!