agents of change.

Last weekend was an amazing time of teaching, learning, growing and a LOT of fun. The staff and students headed out to a camp to spend a couple days in training. How does someone actually share their faith in God? How do you then disciple someone after they've come to know God? How do you explain to someone the basics on living a "Holy Spirit" filled life? How does God want to use students to impact the world for Christ? Those are some of the topics we covered during the retreat, and as a result many students are equipped and excited about making a difference on their universities. In most cases, it's the simple things in life that make all the difference. Who knew, all it takes to share how God has changed your life is...talking with someone? Sitting down, using a tool called "The four spiritual laws" also simplifies the process. A brief version of these "laws" are that 1)God has a wonderful plan for your life but..cause we're all sinners were 2)separated from God and thats why 3)Jesus came as God to take away the penalty of sin, but we need to 4)receive him and live for him to experience freedom and purpose in our lives in relationship with God...really concise but profound. Students eyes were opened to the simplicity of living in freedom with Christ and sharing that with others.
I am thrilled to think of the changes these students with bring during their time as students, and the impact they will make as the next generations of leaders here in Panama. And my prayer is that Panama would be a country that doesn't settle for the pattern and corruption that Latin America is so used to seeing. May God be glorified through these students and this Nation. Please remember these students as you pray!