It is good to be back at the Missions Training Center once again. I had a safe arrival and have enjoyed seeing my classmates and friends again. Tomorrow we kick off classes with some orientation meetings. Later on in the week we will begin a course in missionary technology, where we will learn some basic skills and some knowledge of the technologies that may be essential or helpful in mission work. We will also have a parenting class, which has little immediate application for me, since I am single and have no children. Still it will possibly be good preparation for the future and also help me to appreciate the work that my friends and coworkers must do to raise godly children.
My flights out here were fairly uneventful, which I consider good. I did talk to one university graduate who was on his way to a job interview. He acquired an engineering degree at a Catholic university in Spokane. I asked him about his faith and he said that, although he was brought up Catholic, he wasn't sure what he believed anymore. My analysis was that his faith was shaken by the presentation of evolution through various science classes. It is sad to me to see how much this kind of thinking has taken over our culture and even education at a Catholic university. It is hard to say whether any of the points I brought up will cause him to think and accept the Bible as his final authority. That is what I hope. Thank you all for your prayers as I traveled!
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Diane nybo
1/25/2011 02:21:25 am
Hey Brian, Love the info on the survival skills and learning to use the basics to accomplish much. I know our family would love to learn this. Maybe you could do a demo at church sometime during Missions Sunday or on a Wednesday? Pray you are well! Diane and Tod
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