We finished our first day in classes at Baja Bible School. I am teaching the fatherhood of God and helping the students write their stories.

This is a special group, the church will be in good hands if these Christians lead her into the future.

Tomorrow we go deeper into the fatherhood of God and deeper into the telling of their stories.

By Thursday I hope to see them at a place where they are transparent and honest about their lives.

This afternoon we drove to Rosarito a town on the coast. We are a stone’s throw from the beach and this will be truly a lovely place to listen to God through Scripture, and as the Spirit works through the students.

I was asked to reflect on what God is showing me in all this. I see his hand guiding the right people to the right place. This morning Ryan Sorenson led us in a devotion from Oswald Chambers. Oswald said that God does not tell us what his plans are…He reveals them to us. Very cool. Each of the students shared the story of how God revealed his will to come to BBS. I see His hand to lead and guide…he is a perfect father, in control, filled with mercy and forgiveness. I feel such awe to have such a father call me his own.

And, the public relations about the violence in TJ is a bit out of proportion to reality. Just like in any large city, one must be careful where to go and when. We are in a safe neighborhood with no incidents. Ryan told me about a couple of pastors who were kidnapped near the border. The pastors were victims of mistaken identity, released, and Ryan says that at least one of the kidnappers came to Jesus.

Peace. Glen