and we're off.

The DTS has officially been running for over a week now.  We spent the first few days in orientation and then we left last weekend for a retreat in the mountains.  It was a great time to get away, get to know everyone and a special time of sharing testimonies.  This week we had lectures on the "Character and Nature of God."  God has so much in store for this school, we can all feel it ready to burst at the seams.  I know I am bursting with love for all the students, they are so hungry for God, so ready to dive in and face everything and anything.

I've been able to have a few adventures of my own over the past couple weeks as well.  I rented a bike a couple weeks ago and headed to the mountains.  I ended up on top of a mountain and a bit tired to say the least, but it was well worth it.  Went rock climbing downtown Brisbane with a few friends.  I went hiking yesterday at a creek and was reminded of how beautiful the Brisbane area is.  Today a couple took us up to Mt. Nebo to view the amazing overlooks in the surrounding areas.

Please pray our students do not go home.  Satan often tries to convince them early on that it's not worth the journey.  Please pray the students would respond to God and not hold back, He's ready for them, but they need to be in a place of receiving from Him.  Love you all!