Why are we scared of learning? I mean really learning something outside your own sphere of thought. If we claim to seek truth, why do we shelter our children and ourslelves from anything that is radical or different? American education is a one-sided story. What about the other side, is there truth in it? Why do we only read books that are part of “mainstream” christian thought? Why not read and learn anything and everything? If we are seeking truth what is there to fear? Fear not, for you have the living spirit of God in you. He is truth and will give you discernment of all truth. Learn about another culture, another religion, read a book completely contrary to your own views. What have you to fear other than finding truth that makes you re-think your beliefs.
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- Break June 3, 2008Hello and goodbye my faithful readers! I have decided to take a break from the blogging world for the time being. My break is indefinite and I will return when I wish. Until then, adios!christiantaylor
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- The Boys May 21, 2008During my stay in Mozambique I spent most of my time hanging out with the boys at the Zimpeto Iris Center. There are 300 boys and 30 girls living at this center. They live in dorms, go to school and church at the center, and play on the centers grounds. Ages go [...]christiantaylor
- Genocide in Zimbabwe! May 16, 2008This is a letter from a man living in Zimbabwe right now. While reading it this morning I felt an urgency to share it with you. Zimbabwe is directly west of Mozambique. While I was there we constantly prayed for the situation in Zimbabwe and Iris has been sending teams and relief. I [...]christiantaylor
- Mozambique Culture May 14, 2008During my stay the differences in culture fascinated me. I recorded as much as I could to present you a more holistic view of the country. Mozambique is a very superstitious country. Witchdoctors are prominant. Many who come to faith in Jesus were formerly involved in withchcraft. Cats are feared [...]christiantaylor
- Healing? May 11, 20084/27/08 Instead of going on a weekend outreach I decided to stay at the center and hang out with the boys. My choice was well worth it. Today at church I sat behind a young boy in a makeshift stroller/wheelchair. The boy is sick, very sick. I found out later that he [...]christiantaylor
- Bocaria May 10, 20084/26/08 Mountains upon montains of garbage hovered by smoke of burning piles of sorted trash. There are hunters and gatherers here. Those that hunt for food for themsleves and their families to eat and those that gather recycleables or anything of value to sell on the streets. Everyone knows the schedules of the [...]christiantaylor
- Hospital Ministry May 8, 20084/25/08 Today I went to the hospital to minister and pray for the sick and their families. Pastor Domingo heads up this ministry for Iris. I love this guy! He is my age (23) and training to be a pastor. His training is to head up the hospital ministry which he has [...]christiantaylor
- Love & Joy May 7, 20084/18/08 Love… This is the input and output of a Christian. It is the most important thing. When we think of a Christian, love is the word we should think of. I want to love Jesus more. I see these young pastors here who are in love with Jesus (They look younger [...]christiantaylor
- Return May 7, 2008Hello! I returned yesterday from Mozambique. The 36 hours of travel home has definetely provided a bit of jet lag, but in a couple of days I will be back to California time. I had a wonderful trip filled with amazing experiences. Due to the lack of internet accessability I was [...]christiantaylor
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April 24, 2008 at 6:52 am
Kyle Taylor
This is a great quote that I read this morning, and just wanted to share on my brothers’ reflections website. Hope you’re having a great trip serving God, the orphans and allowing God to move in your heart, mind, soul and body.
“Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind either in locality or in speech or in customs. They dwell not somewhere in cities of their own, neither do they use some different language, nor practice an extraordinary kind of life…They marry like all other men and they beget children; but they do not cast away their offspring. They have their meals in common, but not their wives… They find themselves in the flesh, and yet they live not after the flesh. Their existence is on earth, but their citizenship is in heaven. They obey the established laws, and they surpass the laws in their own lives… They love all men, and they are persecuted by all. They are dishonored, and yet they are glorified in their dishonor. They are evil spoken of, and yet they are vindicated. They are reviled, and they bless; they are insulted and they respect.”
- Mathetes, 2nd Century AD