An Amazing Race

After a lot of traveling earlier in the summer, I am ready to make my parents' house in PA my home base for the rest of the summer.  I shared this with my home church, Grace Point, this past week...

One thing that makes BFA Middle School unique is our Experiential Learning Week (ELW): one week without regular classes dedicated especially to hands-on, outside-the-classroom-walls learning.  The theme for sixth grade ELW was "The Amazing Race," based on the popular TV show in which contestants follow clues to destinations around the world where they compete in a variety of challenges.  The winning pair receives a $1 million prize!

No, we didn't offer the six graders a cash prize.  But, they did learn a lot at ELW, from international cooking to outdoor skills!

I also like to think of my time at BFA as an "amazing race," since there are always new adventures around the corner!  As God calls me into unknown territory with Him, I want to continually embrace these new opportunities to learn and grow.

You know, this "amazing race" is one that we all can run from wherever we are in the world.  I'm encouraged by many who run this race alongside me at BFA, as well as my wonderful "home team" of friends and family who run with perseverance in their own jobs, classes, ministries, etc.  It's all for His glory.

And the best part is this: Our prize is eternal!

"Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own... I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 3:12, 14

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."  Hebrews 12:1


To my friends and family stateside, keep running the race He's called YOU to with perseverance and faithfulness!  You are an inspiration and a blessing.

To my friends raising support and preparing for another year at BFA, know that I'm honored to be running this race alongside you!

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D Brown's Blog

I'm proud of my brother.  Dave is a great swimmer, leader, planner, friend, musician.  He loves to spend time with people, laugh, and listen to country music.

And this summer, Dave went to Africa.  He boarded a plane just one day after his college graduation, not knowing much about his final destination, but going in faith that God had a great work prepared for him.  And He did!  Dave joined with a local missionary in Korr, Kenya, and a bunch of native Rendille men to complete various projects - from a water tank to the roof of a community building.  Dave continued to spend time with people, laugh, and listen to country music, but his time in the desert helped him to focus on his true Source, Jesus.

Throughout Dave's seven weeks in Korr, I've been so blessed to read the honest, thought-provoking entries on my brother's blog.  I'd encourage you to check it out!  Be prepared to be challenged and encouraged.

God has gifted each of us uniquely.  Dave used his skills in engineering to serve in Korr, and we can each use our gifts to serve God - in a remote village in Kenya, a small town in Germany, or anywhere in North America!