It's Christmas Eve and I just managed to escape from the west-coast of America, climbing through the blizzards that threatened to make misery out of my travel plans. A day in the nations capital afforded me some rest and time to pray as I wondered around buildings occupied by important men with important jobs. And now here I am, in Amsterdam as I wait to catch my flight to my parents' house.

I have been on so many planes these last few weeks I can hardly keep track. But now I shall be in one location for a little while and with the downtime comes a chance for me to finally update you all on my times in the Orient.

For now though, let me wish you a very Happy Christmas. May you worship with the freedom bought with the blood of Jesus and many, many martyrs. Worship openly on behalf of those around the world who cannot. Worship humbly because of what Jesus has done. And worship joyously for the marvel of His covenant to us, which brought Jesus to earth and will bring him back. Amen!

Many, many blessings!