golf

Finally went out and hit the driving range. Check out that swing....so smooth. You learn to play golf here in Scotland just by osmosis, it's in people's genes here. Been spending time with students in my program a lot lately. Many of them are planning to stay here in Edinburgh following the program (related to both work and pursuing PhD's). They are a bright group, which is a wonder how I managed to get into this crew.
Each expresses a genuine interest in why Kate and I are here to help start a church. They carry such unique perspectives on faith, whether believers or not. I met with one of them the other night for coffee and the person shared how bruised they were from what they've grown up seeing in the church in their country. He was really connecting with Eikon's vision, but just is not quite ready to try it again. I sense that in many young people. I assured him our relationship wasn't based on whether he'd end up at church or not, but encouraged to continue to seek and be open to dialogue and for the Lord to awaken something fresh in his life.