Ok, it's not the most serious post I've made....but I'm going on vacation. Even better, I'm going on vacation on the beach in Southern California. Nothing planned. Some novels to read. Lots of long walks along the beach with Kim. Hopefully some really good food at some of the great restaurants in the area(you knew I'd mention this). Interestingly, a week like this is often when I feel closest to God. I think its because I slow down long enough for Him to get through to me.

Of course, there's something about the ocean and it's majesty that draws me near as well. But mainly I think its slowing down. I wonder if its possible to do that when I'm not on vacation? I'd like to think it's possible. I'm pretty sure the Lord would recommend it. I think I'll try it!

I’ve spent the week in Dallas, TX surrounded by people with beautiful feet. Oh, you know the scripture passage that says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” I’m with many who have given their lives to bring the good news through translating Scripture. They have exceedingly beautiful feet!

Pioneer Bible Translators is made up of a group of translators, literacy specialists, church planters, and support personnel who are committed to seeing transformed lives through God’s Word in every language. Spending the week here helping with their Pioneer Missions Institute is always one of my greatest privileges and joys. In addition, I’m also able to serve these servants of God through my chairmanship of their Board of Directors.

In the past few years, PBT has grown tremendously in numbers, in finances, and in effectiveness in translating scripture. Everyone here knows why. They have made prayer their main strategy. Prayer isn’t just a side issue to cover things they can’t handle. Prayer is the main strategy and gives focus and direction to everything they do. That’s why God has chosen to bless them abundantly. The rest of us can learn from PBT.