It was so great to have Chuck here visiting this past week. I feel so thankful and blessed to be a part of this ministry and connected to him & his family. I couldn’t have asked for better spiritual mentors than Chuck & Sally! I love you guys!! We were blessed to have Chuck share for a small student seminar on “The Father Heart of God” last Saturday. My heart was changed as he had us listen to a prophetic song sung by a leader at IHOP(house of prayer). I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a dry eye in this place after listening to the truth of how God feels about us. His love is never changing. It’s w/o conditions. Unconditional Love from the Father. Freeing. Releasing. Changing our hearts as we allow this truth to touch us deeply. He sees everything. He knows our weak attempts to please and love Him. He smiles. He rejoices over us. Singing. Dancing. He’s not disappointed in us. He sees our sacrifices. He delights in us. We can rest in the knowledge that our God loves us, period.
Chuck came right when I really needed some wisdom & encouragement too. God knows what we need, it’s amazing! I feel that since I’ve had so much time to myself lately that having a visitor was so good for me! Don’t get me wrong, I’m coveting the times I’ve had alone with Jesus & listening to the prayer room for hours, it’s really stirring something w/in & causing me to really pine for more of Jesus in my every day life! But to see a familiar (American) face, w/ Reeses in hand, made me super glad!!!
Also because I recently found out that I’m unable to renew my work permit to stay in Norway. It will expire as of July/Aug 2010 and the woman at the police station so kindly highlighted & underlined that it can never be renewed, ever! This came as a shock to me, since I thought I’d be able to renew it AND because more recently I’ve been thinking/praying about what it would be like to stay in Norway longer. I’m in a place of having so many dreams for Norway and wanting to see something established here, so as of now, thinking about leaving is a very hard thing. I want to do what God wants, so I’m really praying and seeking Him to give me wisdom during this time. Chuck and I did some brief investigating as far as visa/work permit stuff goes. I hope to go back down to the police station with a Norwegian to get more answers, soon! So I’ll keep you posted. I’m dependent upon the leading of God, so I know(without a doubt) that it’ll be good, whatever happens, wherever I stay/go/end up. I trust in His leadership over my life and will continually seek direction, wisdom & strength from the best source!!
Would you partner with me though?? PLEASE PRAY for open doors, favor with the Norwegian government/visa/permit control & and a true leading of what the future is supposed to be. TUSEN TAKK
Also, I couldn’t be more thankful to be connected to some of the most amazing friends here in Trondheim. A true community of love has formed!! I get to hang out with them, pray with them, worship Jesus together with them, go through ups & downs together, plan ministry, dare to dream with them and love them! It’s the best. Continue to pray for them as they’re juggling the crazy schedule of being students. We’re longing for so much more & will continually stand for Jesus on the Universities and testify of the goodness of God together. The song, “And They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love” just came into my head while writing this. May this be the message that is shown through our lives: A love that is never ending has touched & transformed us. We can’t help but love God back & love one another! Here we are in the prayer room on Gløshaugen’s campus.
Me, Magnus, Mats, Chuck, Ragnhild, Line, Kristina, Siri Helene
Gløshaugen’s campus
Tea & I
Walking the streets of Trondheim towards Nidaros Church
picturesque park by the church
Line & I had a nice picnic
we love autumn!!

Kristina showing us how to play a crazy Norwegian game


thank you notes to God
Line dancing in the rain!!!
Line, Ragnhild & I


Immatrikulering-Aug.11th. Freshman Orientation
Cort posing w/ our lovely Quest banner
We handed out fliers with upcoming events & were able to talk with many new students
The gang out to dinner with Chuck & Sally
Goodbye BBQ for Cort & Brett
Team U.S.A. forever!! Love and Miss you guys SO MUCH!
Ragnhild & Line =amazing!!
Gratulerer med dagen Linn!!

Norway Team working together
Belgium waffles!!



