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Last Full Day in Country

Today was my last day of teaching here in (unnamed country) with the Underground Church. I was so blessed to spend a week here teaching, once again it has changed my life. I was very blessed, humbled, and inspired by the believers here.

One of the pastors told me that things are getting better and more open here. The government is realizing that the church is not going away, and it is only growing, and it has become a force to be reckoned with. Also this country is wanting to be a part of the World Train Organization, and in order to do that, it must be more open and tolerant of religious expression. This is an answer to prayer. The Christians here firmly believe that one day this country will be free and open, and the church will no longer have to be underground. Lord speed the day.

Aslan is on the move.

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