Fall Orientation

This week is orientation for the international students. I was able to meet a student from a central Asian country on Monday, and it was exciting to make a new connection. It is interesting how secular he is, and he seems to think that everyone from his country is equally secular. He and his wife got married at the same age that Jenny and I got married, and I hope that might be an area of common ground that we can begin relating around. His wife is still in their home country, and they've been apart for 2 months now. She hopes to come to the U.S. soon. What an adjustment to make! He is in a new country without his wife and child.

Montgomery County Fair

"Earnest" and I went to the Montgomery County Fair last night, and it was a great time of fun, food, and great conversation. It is the month of Ramadan, so neither Earnest or I ate until after the sun went down. It was a challenge for both of us not to eat for the first 2 1/2 hours we were there, walking by turkey legs, bbq, and funnel cakes. While we were sitting at the Monster Truck Rally that was at the fair, we talked about how fasting works in Islam and Christianity, the purpose and impact. It was a great conversation that emphasized the fact that Jesus' death is a free gift from God.
If you would like more information on how to pray for our Muslim friends during the month of Ramadan, check out 30 days of prayer.