First Leg of International Travel

Well it is 2:45 AM in Dallas and 9:45 AM in Frankfurt. In the first 12 hours I have proven definitively, that: 1) It is very hard to leave Anita for 3 weeks on the other side of the world; 2) Yes, it was hard to leave her at the curb without a few tears (mine, not hers!); 3)International travel is hard even under the best of conditions. Most of you know that I will not be allowed to openly share my faith in the country where I am going. However, I thought the flight legs would be great places to share. From DFW to Frankfurt, I sat next to Guenther. Guenther was about 35 years old and as we made small talk, I asked him if he had any knowledge or beliefs about Jesus Christ and God, He snapped back in his chair and informed me that religion was for weak women and men who could not make their own lives work! I let this sink in a few minutes and then went to work destroying his world view. He eventually agreed that his worldview of what happens at the end of lif is one that leaves no hope for anything beyond life and death. However, Guenther could never get to the place where he understood that his standard of "goodness" will never get him into the presence of the Lord. As we left each other, I gave Guenther my business card and told him to email me and we could continue our discussion. Pray for him and so many more like him in post-modern Europe. I doubt that Martin Luther or John Know or Calvin or St. Augustine would be able to recognize the church in Europe and much of the world.

I will write more as my travels continue!