“There is no use in trying,” said Alice; “One can’t believe impossible things.” “I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carrol

Wonderful.

“What does it mean to be a warrior… in a world that no longer needs warriors?” is a reflection by one of the Producers of The Last Samurai, and excellent looking movie that has gotten rave reviews from my friends. I am finally going to see it tomorrow night.

For some reason that quote really resounded with me. In a previous blog, I stated that I’ve always wanted to be a hero. I think that is because I feel like I should have been a warrior. In some cultures, there is an entire class of person known as “warrior”, most cultures throughout the ages have had a warrior class. At least one of my direct ancestors was a (fairly renowned) warrior. Maybe I would have been one, had the world been a different place when I was born.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. ~Ephesians 6:10-20

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Seattle article coming soon! Hopefully this will tide you over

Well we are off to Seattle for a few days to visit The Expedition and serve them for awhile. Pictures (and possibly video!) when we get back! Pray for us.