Turbulence

One thing is pretty certain when we travel, and that is, we will probably encounter a little turbulence along the way.

Turbulence has many faces, but always feels about the same....bumpy!

African roads are bumpy. Airplane rides are often bumpy. And government regulations can be pretty bumpy too. If we learn to anticipate the bumps, our inner man will not be rattled as we go.

Yesterday my son left for Africa just a day later than planned. The rest of the team left on time the day before, because they had enough "blank pages" in their passports to board the plane. My son learned just a little too late, as did my old friend Ralph a few years ago about this odd issue at the gate. Two blank pages in your passport is not enough when you travel internationally.

Ben's turbulence came in the form of a bumpy and expensive detour in DC to the passport office where pages were added to his passport. After a real "run around", he got his papers in order and left for Africa.

My mission tip for the month is: expect turbulence when you travel, and be at peace; for the Lord is with those who go in his name!

Mark