Home again

I arrived back safely last night. It was nice to be at home again and to have a piano to help me unwind. Although my trip hasn't been packed with events, it has been very full and informative.

Spain is a spiritually barren place. So many people without hope, without God. The believers I met are a strong testimony of God's grace enabling them to endure. There's one thing I'll not forget in a hurry. I went to a prayer meeting the night before last. I met a young couple who had just had an incredible conversion experience. Ricardo was listening to a Christian CD his wife had picked up from a friend, when the Holy Spirit touched him. The presence of God was very strong. He read a small portion of Scripture in a booklet, and they both spent some time praying with the pastors before committing their lives to God. When I looked at their faces, they were radiant!

Yesterday, I met Judith Bates in Madrid. She's a friend from my church and has been teaching in Madrid for over a year. She has a real heart for Spain and went there in faith, trusting God to provide contacts and open the way fully for her. I thank God for her example.

Aside from the damp England I returned to, there are some pluses in being back. For one, no more kissing for greetings. Even though I expected it, it came as a surprise sometimes. There is also the pleasure of eating food and knowing what's in it. Of course, the greatest bonus is being with my family again even if it's only for a couple more months.

I'll keep you posted on any new developments (such as: I've decided to go to Spain). Thanks for your prayers.