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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 than me, but are actually in their late 20’s and 30’s. Malnutrition stunts their physical developement). They smile, they praise, they dance, they constantly say amen and alleluia. I find myself wondering where does this come from? I have it sometimes, but they all the time. Last night at the pastors graduation ceremony I was praying for a graduate asking the Lord for a word for him. The Lord gave me a vision of a vine with a branch coming off bearing fruit. I told the young pastor in order to bear fruit he had to abide in Jesus (John 15:5). This fruit is the fruit of the Spirit… love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Love and joy are standing out to me right now. I long for more of both. As I abide in Jesus I bear more of this fruit.
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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
- Street Ministry May 23, 20084/30/08 I do not understand God. I went on the street ministry outreach with three 18 year old boys from the center (Manuel, Ernesto, and David) and a woman pastor. We split into two teams in the city. My group went to a police station where we bribed the guards with bread to speak with [...]christiantaylor
- 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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