Sunday, 18 October 2009
2009/10/18
It astounds me when there I see is a glimpse of the utter majesty of our God. When all affliction is held back, for sometimes just seconds, of pure Inspiration, Joy, Awe and Love to pour into the heart and spirit. His goodness is always and His purpose keeps me running.
Friday, 9 October 2009
10.10.2009
It's been twenty three days since I arrived.
Studies: This course is moving so quickly! I'm keeping up and learning fast and enjoying using it in every day life, so much.
I have made some great friends here and God is working in their lives amazingly.
9:00 - 1:00 is class time and after that most of my time is spent with a group of about 6 Japanese people, which is such a surprise to me. I've never encountered that culture before but I'm building good friendships there. Particularly with a guy called "Wataru" who is a 35 year old steel salesman for a huge Japanese company in Korea! He is coming to Church with me this Sunday so please pray for that.
Also, I found out that two of my class mates are Christian. One lady from Germany and another from Nepal. The Nepalese lady doesnt speak much English, but I Understood enough to know that she and her husband moved from Nepal to be missionaries in South Korea! And when I mentioned my time in Ywam she seemed very excited. So they could possibly have been involved there aswell in the past. That's encouraging to my soul.
Opportunity to share the Gospel and my testimony is coming dailey, and as that happens I'm constantly being blown away by the utter brokeness of the people around me. It's heartbreaking. I just want to Love them and take them to the God that can give them new life. I believe that part of my being here is for them. I believe that God is at work in their lives.
Inside I am really struggling. Trying to find the balance between the Korean/Student culture and Holiness is hard and wearing me thin. And adjusting to a life where I'm not surrounded by Christians as I was in Cornwall. It's facing me against new giants that I must destroy and in doing so grow in Strength and Wisdom. I really need the Lord's closeness, it would be so easy fall and I don't want that.
Also, situations that need to be left with the Lord, I am just constantly falling with. Heartaches that need to be given to Him and not carried.
It's hard for me to write that I'm not doing amazingly. But I want to be real with You. I'm sorry if this sounds like I'm about to die!!! It's not all bad, God remains faithful always and strengthens me daily, but I want to do well for Him and not fall every 5 minutes. I want to be able to show the Joy of His Salvation and not always the tears.
Please pray with me.
It's late.
I miss you all
Studies: This course is moving so quickly! I'm keeping up and learning fast and enjoying using it in every day life, so much.
I have made some great friends here and God is working in their lives amazingly.
9:00 - 1:00 is class time and after that most of my time is spent with a group of about 6 Japanese people, which is such a surprise to me. I've never encountered that culture before but I'm building good friendships there. Particularly with a guy called "Wataru" who is a 35 year old steel salesman for a huge Japanese company in Korea! He is coming to Church with me this Sunday so please pray for that.
Also, I found out that two of my class mates are Christian. One lady from Germany and another from Nepal. The Nepalese lady doesnt speak much English, but I Understood enough to know that she and her husband moved from Nepal to be missionaries in South Korea! And when I mentioned my time in Ywam she seemed very excited. So they could possibly have been involved there aswell in the past. That's encouraging to my soul.
Opportunity to share the Gospel and my testimony is coming dailey, and as that happens I'm constantly being blown away by the utter brokeness of the people around me. It's heartbreaking. I just want to Love them and take them to the God that can give them new life. I believe that part of my being here is for them. I believe that God is at work in their lives.
Inside I am really struggling. Trying to find the balance between the Korean/Student culture and Holiness is hard and wearing me thin. And adjusting to a life where I'm not surrounded by Christians as I was in Cornwall. It's facing me against new giants that I must destroy and in doing so grow in Strength and Wisdom. I really need the Lord's closeness, it would be so easy fall and I don't want that.
Also, situations that need to be left with the Lord, I am just constantly falling with. Heartaches that need to be given to Him and not carried.
It's hard for me to write that I'm not doing amazingly. But I want to be real with You. I'm sorry if this sounds like I'm about to die!!! It's not all bad, God remains faithful always and strengthens me daily, but I want to do well for Him and not fall every 5 minutes. I want to be able to show the Joy of His Salvation and not always the tears.
Please pray with me.
It's late.
I miss you all
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
O' my Seoul.
Another hot day in Korea. I Love it.
I'm going into my third week here and the pase is picking up. I can't belive how fast moving this is. But I'm really enjoying it. Yesterday we were given a 단어 (vocabulary) sheet with about 40 new words to learn along side our homework. It really helps having a Korean roomate to ask all my queries. I've made some good friends that I believe the Lord has led me to. Hopefully this weekend ill be taking three of them to Church with me. Please pray for that. The church is one that I went to last year during my time in Korea. It's a ministry for Korean American and all english speaking foreigners. So that's great and there's a possibility of joining the worship team. I have to audition though! Wah.
My soul is well and I'm finding strength each day. I feel there is constant affliction inside which I am trying to learn to give completely to the Lord. Worries and all of those kind of things. I want this year to be a year of growth for my soul like never before. I don't want to waste it trying to gasp for every breath, and it feels like I'm doing that alot right now. Please pray. I need wisdom.
I've had some great times with friends from Y.W.A.M Kona. They've been a huge support.
So...a few things about here and the last couple of weeks.
-I went into a bank and walked out 30 minutes later with an account, debit card and statement book. Service with a smile :)
-Good Guy friends are known as (closest translation) "Testicle friends".
-I took a Tae-Kwon-Do class the other day.
-In my University building you can get a coffee for about 20pence.
-Frosties in the morning remind me that Im English.
Keep in touch and I'll keep this updated.
Love,
Danny
I'm going into my third week here and the pase is picking up. I can't belive how fast moving this is. But I'm really enjoying it. Yesterday we were given a 단어 (vocabulary) sheet with about 40 new words to learn along side our homework. It really helps having a Korean roomate to ask all my queries. I've made some good friends that I believe the Lord has led me to. Hopefully this weekend ill be taking three of them to Church with me. Please pray for that. The church is one that I went to last year during my time in Korea. It's a ministry for Korean American and all english speaking foreigners. So that's great and there's a possibility of joining the worship team. I have to audition though! Wah.
My soul is well and I'm finding strength each day. I feel there is constant affliction inside which I am trying to learn to give completely to the Lord. Worries and all of those kind of things. I want this year to be a year of growth for my soul like never before. I don't want to waste it trying to gasp for every breath, and it feels like I'm doing that alot right now. Please pray. I need wisdom.
I've had some great times with friends from Y.W.A.M Kona. They've been a huge support.
So...a few things about here and the last couple of weeks.
-I went into a bank and walked out 30 minutes later with an account, debit card and statement book. Service with a smile :)
-Good Guy friends are known as (closest translation) "Testicle friends".
-I took a Tae-Kwon-Do class the other day.
-In my University building you can get a coffee for about 20pence.
-Frosties in the morning remind me that Im English.
Keep in touch and I'll keep this updated.
Love,
Danny
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Touch-down.
I'm sitting at Mr 정 광 수's (my new room-mate) Computer in the international dorm of Yonsei's Korean Languge institute. The last few days have been great:
I said goodbye to Loved ones last wednesday and Thursday, then headed to Heathrow.
As always, my flights seemed full of the Lord's guidence. I spoke to a Korean man who is a CEO. I told him what I was doing and he said that I could let him know if I need any support. I don't know what he meant by 'support', but it was simply nice to make a friend. Then on the flight I was sat next to a German Guy called 'Tihlo'. We talked for the first 2 hours about everything. Life, God, Hitler!!! He was raised a Catholic and has been really discouraged by it. Hopefully seeds were sown. Pray for him. Then In Hong Kong I was able to practice some Korean with another man on the flight.
So I arrived in Incheon, found my way to Seoul and met Chris and Ian, my Y.W.A.M house mates. They really looked after me and took me shopping for the things I needed.
I unpacked at the University on Friday. This is meant to be an international dorm, but I just so happened to get a Korean room mate who doesnt speak much English. This will really work in my favor as I try to learn the language. I believe that it is God's providence. I haven't met too many of the studets yet. One from Brazil (Ricado), one from Germany (Nando), someone from an African country that I'd never heard of!!! And a couple others.
Korea definatly feels different this time. Last time I felt overshadowed by the size of the place, the culture, language, smells and everything. Now it feels somewhat familiar. My Korean is growing already and the school hasn't started.
The future, as always, weighs on my mind. But I'm learning to leave that in Jesus' hands. I miss people.......But I''m so happy to have this opportunity. God is so Good.
The University is one of the most beautiful places I've seen. The trees and buildings and just everything. I'm looking forward to Autumn!
So tomorrow is my placement test. They will check my Korean speaking, reading, writing, Grammar and then put me in a suitable class.
I'll keep this updated.
Love
P.S. Today I went to the Naked spa! felt sligtly weird. Enjoyed the massage!
I said goodbye to Loved ones last wednesday and Thursday, then headed to Heathrow.
As always, my flights seemed full of the Lord's guidence. I spoke to a Korean man who is a CEO. I told him what I was doing and he said that I could let him know if I need any support. I don't know what he meant by 'support', but it was simply nice to make a friend. Then on the flight I was sat next to a German Guy called 'Tihlo'. We talked for the first 2 hours about everything. Life, God, Hitler!!! He was raised a Catholic and has been really discouraged by it. Hopefully seeds were sown. Pray for him. Then In Hong Kong I was able to practice some Korean with another man on the flight.
So I arrived in Incheon, found my way to Seoul and met Chris and Ian, my Y.W.A.M house mates. They really looked after me and took me shopping for the things I needed.
I unpacked at the University on Friday. This is meant to be an international dorm, but I just so happened to get a Korean room mate who doesnt speak much English. This will really work in my favor as I try to learn the language. I believe that it is God's providence. I haven't met too many of the studets yet. One from Brazil (Ricado), one from Germany (Nando), someone from an African country that I'd never heard of!!! And a couple others.
Korea definatly feels different this time. Last time I felt overshadowed by the size of the place, the culture, language, smells and everything. Now it feels somewhat familiar. My Korean is growing already and the school hasn't started.
The future, as always, weighs on my mind. But I'm learning to leave that in Jesus' hands. I miss people.......But I''m so happy to have this opportunity. God is so Good.
The University is one of the most beautiful places I've seen. The trees and buildings and just everything. I'm looking forward to Autumn!
So tomorrow is my placement test. They will check my Korean speaking, reading, writing, Grammar and then put me in a suitable class.
I'll keep this updated.
Love
P.S. Today I went to the Naked spa! felt sligtly weird. Enjoyed the massage!
Monday, 10 August 2009
Update: Heading toward a New 'Career'...... Korea and Kona.
God is Great.
I know that Liam Byrnes Loves a good Pun, So I'm trying to put one in every title!
Just a couple of exciting updates.
Katherine has decided that Dance school isn't right for her this year and will instead be taking the Community Transformations D.T.S in Kona this September. It seems right for her to focus on getting more grounding and be in an environment where deepening our relationship with the living God is the focus of everyday life.
It's nice to be able to picture where she will be during our time apart, as the Kona base holds so many memories of life changing times.
She's my hero!
On my front, everything seems to be moving forward. Visa forms are sent off, I'll be hearing back from campus accommodation at the end of the month and I was recently awarded a grant from a Cornish organisation that puts me right ahead of where I thought i'd be financialy. Praise Jesus. He always provides, where He calls.
Please keep Katherine and Me in Prayer.
I know that Liam Byrnes Loves a good Pun, So I'm trying to put one in every title!
Just a couple of exciting updates.
Katherine has decided that Dance school isn't right for her this year and will instead be taking the Community Transformations D.T.S in Kona this September. It seems right for her to focus on getting more grounding and be in an environment where deepening our relationship with the living God is the focus of everyday life.
It's nice to be able to picture where she will be during our time apart, as the Kona base holds so many memories of life changing times.
She's my hero!
On my front, everything seems to be moving forward. Visa forms are sent off, I'll be hearing back from campus accommodation at the end of the month and I was recently awarded a grant from a Cornish organisation that puts me right ahead of where I thought i'd be financialy. Praise Jesus. He always provides, where He calls.
Please keep Katherine and Me in Prayer.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Feeling Seoul....ful.
.....So it'f final. Six months tuition has been wired over to Yonsei and I have a flight booked for the 17th of September 2009.
Katherine recently had an audition at 'Springs' Dance school in London and feels like that is the place for her. So we know what's happening and can now sigh a little and seek God for that time. Please be praying for us. Six months in Y.W.A.M was hard enough for us both. A year and a half is really going to need Faith and strengthening from the Lord. Please Keep us in Prayer.
Danny
Katherine recently had an audition at 'Springs' Dance school in London and feels like that is the place for her. So we know what's happening and can now sigh a little and seek God for that time. Please be praying for us. Six months in Y.W.A.M was hard enough for us both. A year and a half is really going to need Faith and strengthening from the Lord. Please Keep us in Prayer.
Danny
Sunday, 1 February 2009
A New Year A New Post
How time flies.
Quick update on the last 5 months or so.
So much thought about the future, and decisions finaly made (i'll write more on this later).
Johnny and Jenny Gillespie are now Wed. Katherine and Me had a great time in Hawaii with the family and with old DTS friends. I think there's only maybe 5 people that I haven't yet seen, post DTS. Praise the LORD. After Hawaii we went on to Kansas city to finaly meet her extended family, after hearing about them endlessly.
I'm living with the Beautiful Kessell family yet again. what a Blessing. Anddddddd....Now some detail.
When I last wrote on here I was planning on taking a TESOL course. This just didn't work out due to lack of funds, which I believe was totaly God's plan, which left me confused and back asking questions of "what next LORD?". So with korea on my heart and the world in front of Me I thought about how I could cultivate my passion for Korea and open more doors for the work that God would have me do for that people group. As you might know, I've been learning the language for over a year now, but have struggled since going back to Cornwall to excell in it, due to the lack of Korean population in Liskeard!!! To speak is pretty important if you want to get something across to someone, so it seems pretty important that I speak Korean fluently..........and Where better to learn than in Korea. So I just looked up Korean courses in England, the states and obviously....Korea. And I came across Yonsei University, which I happened to visit with Hanseul during my time there. I remember getting alot of peace as I was there, and I prayed something like " LORD if you would have me here, I wouldn't mind!". So I looked at their program, and It's exactly what I'm looking for. A year and a half course in intensive Korean language study. So I applied and recieved an email of acceptance a month later! So, as far as I know, I'm moving to Seoul in September. Please be praying for Me in this. I'm working at the moment to raise the funds for me to do this, which are quite heafty! But I know God provides, He has always provided according to His will. And Also pray for Katherine and Me. This means time apart! Which we both know is hard. She has applied for Dance schools in the states, so It would be maybe 9 months before we saw each other.
I'll keep this updated and we'll see what happens.
PRAISE JESUS.
Quick update on the last 5 months or so.
So much thought about the future, and decisions finaly made (i'll write more on this later).
Johnny and Jenny Gillespie are now Wed. Katherine and Me had a great time in Hawaii with the family and with old DTS friends. I think there's only maybe 5 people that I haven't yet seen, post DTS. Praise the LORD. After Hawaii we went on to Kansas city to finaly meet her extended family, after hearing about them endlessly.
I'm living with the Beautiful Kessell family yet again. what a Blessing. Anddddddd....Now some detail.
When I last wrote on here I was planning on taking a TESOL course. This just didn't work out due to lack of funds, which I believe was totaly God's plan, which left me confused and back asking questions of "what next LORD?". So with korea on my heart and the world in front of Me I thought about how I could cultivate my passion for Korea and open more doors for the work that God would have me do for that people group. As you might know, I've been learning the language for over a year now, but have struggled since going back to Cornwall to excell in it, due to the lack of Korean population in Liskeard!!! To speak is pretty important if you want to get something across to someone, so it seems pretty important that I speak Korean fluently..........and Where better to learn than in Korea. So I just looked up Korean courses in England, the states and obviously....Korea. And I came across Yonsei University, which I happened to visit with Hanseul during my time there. I remember getting alot of peace as I was there, and I prayed something like " LORD if you would have me here, I wouldn't mind!". So I looked at their program, and It's exactly what I'm looking for. A year and a half course in intensive Korean language study. So I applied and recieved an email of acceptance a month later! So, as far as I know, I'm moving to Seoul in September. Please be praying for Me in this. I'm working at the moment to raise the funds for me to do this, which are quite heafty! But I know God provides, He has always provided according to His will. And Also pray for Katherine and Me. This means time apart! Which we both know is hard. She has applied for Dance schools in the states, so It would be maybe 9 months before we saw each other.
I'll keep this updated and we'll see what happens.
PRAISE JESUS.
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