YWAM Townsville

I wasn't planning on writing an update this weekend, but I just had to share about what I learned this week! For the last week of lectures, Nathaniel (Buddy) Baldock spoke on Missions. However, it was nothing like you might think. I initially wasn't really looking forward to this week, since I don't necessarily feel that God is calling me to missions. I quickly realized that I would enjoy this week after the first few minutes of Buddy talking. The week was based on looking at the seven spheres of society from a Biblical perspective. The spheres are: Economics, Media & Communication, Arts & Entertainment, Family, Education, Government, and Religion. We looked at each sphere in depth and how many different vocations can bring glory to God. I was reminded by Ephesians 4:1, which says, "I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." God gives a variety of gifts to different people so that we can advance God's Kingdom here on earth....

If you were wondering why I didn't write a blog update last week, it's because a few friends and I drove up to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef! It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I saw fish of all different sizes and colours, sea turtles, starfish, coral, anemones, and many other cool things that I don't know the name of. The whole time I was thanking Him for making this world so beautiful and that we can go out and see the work of His hands displayed throughout His creation. It was a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of coming to Australia! It was also nice to get out of the same town that we've been in for three whole months. It was an amazing trip that I am so grateful to have experienced! I was excited to get back into lectures and hear about Relationships with Matt Dawson, until I got sick. On Sunday, I came down with a fever and was only able to hear three of the five teachings. However, I got...