inspirations and aspirations
Autumn is quickly approaching us here in Amsterdam. It came late, but it now grows colder by the day. It is welcome, for it brings with it the beauty of colors and less tourists. I am enjoying my apartment quite a bit. Its small but nice, I share it with a Scottish guy named Sam. He also is on staff with YWAM here in the city. Its 2 bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. We are quite thrilled about it.
Ministry is going quite well. I have cut back a bit for the next couple of months. I am spending Monday afternoons now doing teaching at the Cleft. It has about 15-20 people in it from all over YWAM Amsterdam. The teaching is on Addictive Behavior Counseling. Its 8 weeks of Family Systems, Behavioral Addictions, Chemical Addictions, Counseling methods, and Process Groups. I am leading a Process Group. This is one of my favorite things. Its a therapeutic tool that with a structure to it that seeks to create a safe environment for sharing and healing. Its soooo good. So thats now a big part of my work here. I am still leading the Thursday afternoon ministry at the Cleft. Its going quite well. Relationships are forming more and between the staff and homeless guys the come thru our doors. As a leader I am seeking to cover the details as I can so that my staff and volunteers are free to minister as much as possible..."serve your heart out so other can do the same"...
I ran the Amsterdam 1/2 marathon. It was a blast. I ran a 1:41:39 for 13.1 miles which works out to 7:46 minutes per mile. Thats a new record for me. 6 minutes faster than last year. It was a really fun face this year. Some friends of mine ran it too this year. They all did really well also.
Also I am now doing constructions work in one of our YWAM building here...its only 4 hours a weeks as my support work for the base, I really enjoy it though. Its nice to still be able to do that kind of physical work. I miss to be honest.
Well...Thats a bit about my life here. I desire to be more consistent in this, but its just the way that way life goes I guess. I pray that you all are well. Take Care...
in Him....Will
