Monday

Mon
Pray day. Realized I can not recreate a prayer room experience at home. Location does matter spiritually. Spent time quietly before God. good. Did homework. Read Micah, Zephaniah, and intro's to them. Also GGW 2 chapters. Went for a LONG walk. Realized what "co-labour" means.

God is happy :)
God is good :)

Sunday (extended version)

So today at art class we played with water colours. We played more than we drew... or that was the idea. Somehow I felt like I a child again, playing with water coulours... something I did way back...

After arts class, I walked to Twinview service. I found myself picking up small objects on the ground, and whistling to myself... interesting... I felt like a boy again... and I started to look at my surroundings like I would have as a boy... looking where I can make my hideout... or what things I could use around me to build something... interesting...

When I got to twinview, I got out my peanut butter jelly sandwich, and pop tart, and ate them while I watched the sun go down over snowy mountains. Flocks of seagulls were riding air currents, and getting higher by circling. Planes flew across the sky miles and miles away, leaving a puffy line of cloud behind them... as if they were painters painting with cloud.

In service I greeted mostly everyone I knew with a hug, and waited for service to start. When worship started, I sought His presence first, and found it. Then I saw different visions. And later I saw visions form according to the music that was being played... it was awesome... I was beholding a painting that they were performing on stage. Then we started to sing of God's love, and I felt His love, and I decided not leave His love. All I wanted was to stay there in His love... that is all that I did... and it was the best experience I have ever had in my life. His love is real love. His love is true love. His love abounds towards us.

Then they said that they will make a fire tunnel, and that those that want to give, can form the line. I went to the line. I want everyone to experience the love of the Father. I can't tell if people did... but some people were touched :)

Afterwards I got a lift back home from a great guy called Zach, with Christian and Locky. I love these guys even though I do not know them... we love each other because we all love God's Presence. It's weird... I love them, even though we have differences... love does overcome all barriers :) Anyway...

I do not usually type out my experiences in such detail... because it is very subjective... and it is a reflection of my current interpretation... and is subject to change... and all that...

But I wanted to write this out... just because it was a life changing day... and somehow I feel different inside... a kind of newness... It started with me reading "God's generals"... and being frustrated with not being powerful... and then talking to God about it yesterday... well... something shifted... I will see...

I love God, and He LOVES me :)

I am smothered in His goodness,
I am overwhelmed by His love :)

God does love you,
even if you don't feel His love... yet :)

Thu - Sun

Thu - Sat
We had a prophetic conference at school, so we had no school... so I took time off to sleep in a bit later (9am) and go for walks more :) and read a bit... and make my laptop more awesomely efficient :) ha ha :) I feel like I want to post a picture of my desktop... just because I am proud of how cool it is. Anyway...

The weather has been cool, and no snow :( even though they predicted it.

A summary of my food intake in America :)

I have learned how to make my own tortilla chips and salsa. They have a lot of chips here that are made from corn.. not only Big Corn Bites and Doritos. It must be one of the things I discovered I really like to eat... baked corn chips... yum...

The dollar pizza's from Winco is also a winner. Add some extra frozen veg over it, add some shredded cheeze... put in the toaster oven (everyone has one)... and enjoy :)

Cerial and milk in the morning, and tea from Winco - Lipton tea :) I also do not drink sugar in my tea anymore... just because EVERYTHING in the US has sugar in it... I mean EVERYTHING :) ha ha :) Even the yogurt has sugar in it. Even the cereal also... by default...

Banannas are a winner. Discovered that you can put them in the fridge, and they go black, but stay fresh inside... so I let them get ripe outside, then put them in the fridge. I take a banana to school, and a peanut butter jelly sandwich :) The jelly is different here. I also make pasta in bulk once a week. I also have tortilla wraps in the freezer. So I have a few options.

Meat: 100% Beef Patty meat, or canned tuna. It is easy to prepare, and we have a griller, so it takes 7 minutes for a patty to get cooked. And storing it does not go off.

I also drink fruit juice, to get my fruit intake. It lasts longer than fruit, and is not as seasonal. If they have peaces - then I buy them - but its not the season.

* My ideal would be to weekly go to a fruit store and fill a fridge with fruit, and then make smoothies the whole time... It takes more fridge space than I have, and more availability of fruit... but smoothies are great... they just make you feel healthy.

I also discovered this bread shop... they sell bread that taste like real bread... just eating a bite of it makes your whole body come alive... Ideally I would live off of real bread... and smoothies... not sure about what kind of protein though... I have not eaten any meat that made me come alive... the closest is fire baked fish with apricot jam... or maybe smoked salmon... I can go with that...

So I should plant some fruit trees, farm with salmon, and bake some bread :)

God is always good :)

O, and Sunday is today, and we had Bill speak on keeping devotion simple, and valuing the cross. I have my last art class today :( and then twinview service. Joy ;)

Wed

Homework. Small group leadership training. Graham Cooke (wow). small group (humbling). home.

Planning my extended weekend...

God is in a good mood :)

Sun - Tue

Sun
Bill Johnson Spoke, Then had art workshop and did acrylics, did not finish my painting :( Then had Sunday night church, then went to In-n-out burger for some soc and shake. Was good.

Mon
Went for a long walk, and read Hosea for homework... it is so good.... God is so full of compassion, even in our worst behavior.

Tue
Bob Jones the future, worship with encounters, Bill Johnson on self-sacrifice. AMT social. Relationship workshop - learning tools on relating. It's good. Learning lots, and changing my views the whole time... shaba.

time for some homework reading...

God is SO good :)

Thu - Sat

Thu
We had Ray Hughes speak to us on David & Goliath. It was real good, he talked about all kinds of interesting facts surrounding the story :)
We had activation and went and prayed for a lady. She said that she felt better :)
We also had house meeting, and it as great :) had some time of prophecy also... real good :)

Fri
Burney spoke, and then we had Ember Days for worship !!! insane !!! I LOVE their music :) comeandlive.com Super cool.
Then we had someone speak that heads up the healing rooms. It was awesome :) He also spoke about Elijah :) super cool :)

After super small group, we talked to a girl from http://sohip.org/. And then i went to social with Zeb :) Played ping-pong, Settlers, and watched Tron (entertaining, cool music).

Sat
Painted with Toby. Made a great painting :) I like it :) Then made some food for the week... making food feels like painting :)

God is cool :)

Fri - Wed

Wow... it has been on one of those weeks... just busy with things... but good :)

Fri
I think we had Dann speak, and then Mark. Then we had small group. People were tired, so it went slow... It was a long week.

Sat
Read, and went for a walk. Enjoyed some sun... the little that was left...

Sunday
Church, art, church. Art was good, did portraits. I impressed myself :) but it took all my mental energy. I was totally drained mentally after that... Art can be hard work some times... felt like I was doing Maths :) Evening service was good. I did a drawing by myself... as part of my worship to God... drew a tree and starry night... reminded me of Abraham and Gods promise for his life.

Mon
Pray day. It started to rain. The week has forecast is for rain. no more summer weather in winter :( I spent most of the time thinking about inventions and things in the prayer house... interesting... Then went home and did research on the inventions... seems like people have done it before :) It is like i need to invent stuff just to find out what is out there :) I am a bit behind on technology... it is advancing so fast... found some cool stuff though :) super cool stuff... and I want an iPad now :) ha ha :) I think it can totally replace all my notebooks... no more need to write on paper ever again... it would be nice :) anyway...

Tue
Had Kris speak to us on valuing relationships above truth, and balancing truth, and applying truth differently to different situations - not to condemn, but always to encourage. It was good.
Had AMT, and talked about the life of Joseph. The AMT stretches my mind in terms of world influence :) Our group is starting to get an idea of what we want to do to address , so that is cool :) game on :)
Then had San Fran meeting. It was good to social with the people... long night... came back home spent... left the dishes for the next morning... I was tired.

Wed
Had Kevin speak on predestination. Good stuff :) and then Bill speak on Jesus being the one that it is all about, and that the prophets longed to receive being filled with the Spirit... we have what Elijah and Moses only dreamed of... Oh God... May we live in it :)
We then had revival group, and a lady from SOZO spoke on finishing the Christian race... good.

God is always good, and God is best seen in the life of Jesus... not in what happens around you :)

Thu

Had a meeting with Troy (intern)
Then Mark spoke on deliverance....
Than we saw some AA Allen clip... funny :)
Then had Chris O speak on the cross :)
And then we heard a very good message on a lady on healing... and how people process it... if they get healed or not...
Then prayed for a lady at activation, and her knee got better, and she said the pain left, and she walk around :)
Then we had a revival group party - ping-pong, pool, cookies, cards, and other good things :)

Good things all around :)

Wed

Had Bible (Dann) and then Kris.

Dann spoke on the poetic books, (1/3 of the Bible), and how we should engage with it with our imagination and heart. The drama and the imagery should speak to us... not only the words. Good stuff.

Kris spoke on All truth not being equal. He also spoke on the the word of God is not the scriptures themselves, but that the word points to God that is the truth. He also spoke on us having to receive our daily bread, and being current with God and what He is saying.

Did some soaking in revival group. Good times :)

God is cool.

Sat - Tue

Sat
Baked scones. went for a walk. Booked my last flight. Now my itinerary is complete.

Sun

Early morning service. Art workshop - did a water colour painting - check
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Then Twinview evening service.

Mon


Quietly thrived today when I saw how obedient US drivers were... cars drive slower when they hear sirens... and EVERY car on the road pulls over when they see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights (even on the opposite side of the road!!!). It looked like an EMP shock-wave hit all the cars on the street :) ha ha :) I thrived :)

Pray day, and homework day.


Tue

Fridge door broke - fun.
Jason Aaronson talked today: http://bit.ly/dWk6vX
Single's workshop was good - It's not about hooking up, but rather learning how to be yourself and communicate with people.

Quotes from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Movie)

"Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter East."
      - Reepicheep


Coriakin: "To defeat the darkness out there, you must defeat the darkness inside yourself. "


Caspian: "I spent too long wanting what was taken from me, and not what was given. I was given a kingdom... people..."


Caspian: "I promice to be a better king"
Aslan: "You already are"


Reepicheep: "...but nothing has dampened that yearning."


Aslan: "My country was made for noble hearts such as yours, no matter how small their bearers be."


Reepicheep: "What a magnificient puzzle you are, and a true hero. I has been my honor to fight besides such a brave one, and a great friend"


Reepicheep: "I won't be needing this" [ sticks his sword into the sand ]


Lucy: "This is our last time here isn't it?"
Aslan: "Yes, you have grown up my dear one"


Lucy: "Will you visit us in our world?"
Aslan: "I shall be watching you always"


Lucy: "Will we meet again?"
Aslan: "Yes dear, one day"


Aslan: "In your world I have another name. You must learn to know me by it. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there."

Fri

had the second day of Banov. Good preaching. The finished work of the cross :) It was great to sit on stage with joy-filled friends :) The fire tunnel was good. So much love & joy going around. I think I will make a point to have a fire-tunnel buddy in the future... then you can just receive, and they can lead you through it :) After school it felt like I just had a shower... I felt fresh and clean... after a fire tunnel... with is a semi contradiction...

Then we had small group, and talked about good news, and people's dreams, and how they are bringing it into fulfillment. Really exciting stuff. God also provides, even at the eleventh hour. Two of the guys in my small group received $1000 when they ran out of food. God provides.

Going to see Narnia again tonight again... I know the story, so I can focus on the epic lines :)

God rocks :)

First week of February :)

Tue
Bill spoke to us on Jesus & his disciples, and the multiplication of bread. They were not getting it that God was working through their own hands... its was good.

Also had my San Fran missions meeting. It was cool to meet the people going on the trip. Two guys I am good friends with is already going, so it will be good :) I'm exited to go out, and be myself and love on people, and see God move. It's great :)

Wed
Kris spoke to us on deliverance. It was good. The difference between a captive believing lies, and a prisoner walking in sin, and how to deal with each situation. It looks like a long process... but I believe the anointing will help in the moment.

After school I went to Zeb's house and watched a movie called 'wall street'. It's a hard life for the unsaved, that believe the world is falling apart... but the girl in the movie made it by being SUPER forgiving to the people around her... twice... she is the hero of the movie :)

Thu
Georgian Banov led crazy spontaneous worship today, and then his wife (Winnie) talked on the cross. Christ and His crucified. Some things you have to hear, not with your mind.

Went on activation healing, and saw a guy's hearing improve, and he was able to walk around more than he could before :) Come on :)