The Arabian Peninsula has proven to be an amazing place, both confirming and destroying some of the stereotypes that were in my head before my travel here. The place I am visiting has opportunities that must be quite unique in this area. There is an openness to good news here unlike anything I expected. Fellowships of believers from all over the world meet here. Of course, there is a mosque on every corner. Ironically, this place seems to have a much more devout population that Sumatra did, and at the same time, a people who are more open to discussion than the folks I interacted with in Indonesia. I have had many meetings that have gone well, and for those of you familiar with it, I will be participating in an EWI course tonight. There are workers here from the world, as well as Expats who are believers who work all around the area. Yesterday I took about 2 hours to walk in the city, asking the Father to shine light here. As I walked I took some photos of buildings, different sights in the area, and tried to interact with the people. One guy in particular wanted his photo taken. He is an Imam from Egypt. I was happy to oblige and to show him the shot. We had a good conversation concerning some of the different things we believe. The photo below is of the back door of the mosque where he serves. Prayer time was approaching for him as we ended our conversation. Little did he know it was continuing for me. One of the things I thanked God for is that He is with me and mine even when I am on the far side of the sea. I look forward to sharing more details soon. Keep my family and team in your prayers.
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- Shaun Groves
Musician who cares about poor kids in Africa - Matt Brandon
A photogenic globe-trotting photographer - Abraham Piper
Honest, Witty, Christian, his wife's name is Molly and his dad's name is John. That's all I know. - Denny Burk
Theology Professor, Football thrower, and Skateboarder from Dallas via Deridder, La. - The Resurgence
Blogs from Matt Chandler, Mark Driscoll, Ed Stetzer, and others. - John Piper et al
DGM's blog - Denbigh and Stephanie Cherry
Part of 22one7 ministries, a nearby couple we really appreciate. - Kevin Cawley
KC Church planter, sharp photographer, and a pretty good guy to be a sooner. - Justin Taylor
One of the most viewed evangelical blogs on the web- theologically and culturally informing.
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Hey Brother, Grace and peace to you! It's an ispiration to read your experiences afar. I hope you and Laura and the kids are doing wonderful. I ask Dane about you a lot. He keeps me posted when he can. Pray for him in this dark time of rebuilding and stress with the family and job. He is in the valley right now. I feel like your fervent prayers will availeth much. I will continue to pray for them as well. Thanks for having beautiful feet! The feet that carry the good news near and far. Can't wait to see you and Dane and the beach ball again....lol.
Love you!
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Posted by: Stuart Bertles | February 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Great Stuff Chase!
Posted by: Casey Burke | February 16, 2009 at 04:20 PM
What a priviledge to walk the city streets while talking with our Father. Indeed, there was a light shining.....
Posted by: Phyllis Neugent | February 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM