Malcolm Salunga Douglas
(Convergence)
Let’s say you were asked to explain why you believe in the Bible; what would you say? Not necessarily what you believe, but why you believe what you believe. Often, within modern Christianity, philosophical ideas and human reasoning try to justify the existence of God. But God seems to have already called us to an initial way and reason for believing the Bible and it must either be prophecy or fallacy (2 Pet. 1:19-21).
Unlike other world religions, Christianity is not just a call to believe, serve, and pray but to act in the world, which means to understand and teach others the message. This means that we must place implicit trust in the words of the Bible because if they are true then we are true, and will forever be secure (Isa. 40:8; 2 Pet. 1:19). It is not simply a call to an emotional encounter but to an intellectually deep-rooted belief that God’s word is sure because history affirms it and no one can deny it.
The question must be asked, “how was every Christians living in the first century able to escape death during the destruction of Jerusalem?” Eusebius, an early church historian remarked that no Christians perished in the siege of Jerusalem—where over 500,000 Jews horrifically died—because they remembered the words of Jesus saying: “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. Then let those in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance that all things which are written maybe fulfilled.” (Luke 21:20-22). Or maybe one can explain the Bible’s ability to predict the exact order of the rise and fall of each empire – Babylon (Dan. 2:38), Medo-Persia (Dan. 2:39; 5:25-31), Greece (Dan. 2:39), Rome (Dan. 2:40); and then the dividing and never uniting of the Roman empire and future Europe (Dan. 2:41-43). So accurate was the Bible’s prediction that a Christian lawyer, Tertullian, exhorted Christians to pray for the continuance of Rome because Rome was to fall soon and once it did, it would be divided into ten parts and then Antichrist would appear (See: Froom, Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 1, p. 257-8). Interestingly, Tertullian was predicting the fall of Rome 150 years before it happened! He was able to do this not by feeling assurance or looking into a glass ball but by carefully examining the Scriptures. Time would fail me to tell of the converting of King Nebuchadnezzar or how the Bible accurately predicted the exact name of Cyrus, one who reigned in the Persian empire during the time of Daniel, being predicted over 150 years in advance (Isa. 44:28-45:1; Dan. 1:21, 6:28; Dan. 10:1).
Perhaps this is why a former Greek philosopher turned Christian wrote, “There existed, long before this time, certain men more ancient than all who are esteemed philosophers, both righteous and beloved by God, who spoke by the Divine Spirit, and foretold events which take place, and which are now taking place. They are called prophets. These alone both saw and announced the truth to men, neither reverencing nor fearing any man, nor influenced by a desire for glory, but speaking those things alone which they saw and which they heard, being filled by the Holy Spirit. Their writings are still extant, and he who has read them is very much helped in his knowledge of the beginning and end of things” (Justin Marytr, Dialogue with Trypho, vol. 1, p. 198).
People can try to argue it but the word of God still stands sure. The question must be asked, where do you stand? Where do I stand? Are our feet planted on a ground that is made up of philosophical and highly motivated intellectual discussions and reasons? Or is it planted where Christ plans to grow a seed that is rooted in the biblical understanding of prophecy, of the words of truth and life?
Something is arising at an alarming rate among young Adventists. It seems as if there is something that is sweeping through all of Christianity that is probably causing more harm than other people than the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This something is the use of philosophical thinking and reasoning to try to justify the existence of God, something that we are called to beware of (Col. 2:8). But the Bible calls us to preach, teach, and understand the Bible through Christ (Col. 2:8; 1 Cor. 2). It is thus without the intellectual study of prophecy that many Adventists leave the church. Unlike other world religions, Christianity is not just another call to believe and serve but to intellectually believe in the word because of its truthfulness and reliability.
Why not, if this is the way that the Lord has led so many souls in the past, couldn’t it be true for us today? Why not, if Christ planned on this being the case, could we as a people not be living in the last days of earth’s history? Why not, if all the time prophecies of the Bible are complete, why are we not studying daily to gain a deeper experience with Christ today? Why not be planted on something grander, greater than any human can try to philosophize or humanize? Why not grow? Why not?
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Andrews Pictures
The car. This is what happened sine last night.
This is where I live.
Some road that I thought looked cool. I think its Main St.
The is the Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC), where Dwight Nelson is the senior Pastor.
This is the James White Library - my new second home (if you could call it that).
This is probably one of my favorite Adventist "monuments." Its J.N. Andrews.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Hard Decisions
There are times that I know the Lord sooths my troubling heart. And today was one of those days. As some may know I am struggling with some hard decisions. Either way the Lord is keeping me calm and helping me to trust in him. Here is what I read that really spoke to me today:
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, enither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy ways unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not tyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off; but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his palce, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abudance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and hav bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms fo the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shal be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of the lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of the good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell therein for ever. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, and spread hi self like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, low, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strenth in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, enither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy ways unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not tyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off; but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his palce, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abudance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and hav bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms fo the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shal be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of the lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of the good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell therein for ever. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, and spread hi self like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, low, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strenth in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Why Not's of Adventism: Taught By God
The following article appeared in The Student Movement January 16-22, 2008, written by Malcolm Salunga Douglas:
It was in the last year that I met someone who was raised Adventist, but concluded that she should become an Atheist because how could God exist? Eventually I had discovered that she did not really think that God did not exist, but that the church was really messed up.
I guess one could say that she attended a typical Adventist church that was not very active nor godly. Even two of her closest friends became lesbians, and she was really disgusted with not just church but any formalized religion.
Within the next month I continually challenged her with one thought, “Have you studied your Bible? Why are you really leaving the church? Did you ever give God a chance?” These were questions that she never really thought about. And she basically concluded, like many Adventist today are concluding, that Ellen White was not a prophet, Sabbath doesn’t really matter, worship is personal, its all and only about relationships, what is that sanctuary thing, and eventually that one doesn’t need the Bible, and especially not formalized religion.
I wanted to challenge her to believe for herself. One really has to find Jesus for themselves. As one may see, if they will but study the word of God and really search the scriptures they will find Him (John 5:39b). The Bible is something that people throughout the last two hundred centuries were willing to die for, why not in this age where we have it at our connivance take time and open its pages. Why not put the iPod down, the video game aside, the video on hold, the phone on silent, and the computer down, and the life on pause?
We, as human beings have been gifted with the ability to learn for ourselves under the guidance of the Holy Spirit that which are spiritual things (1 Cor. 2:12-14). God has even been willing if we will really seek Him to comprehend the deep things of God (1 Cor. 2:10). Jesus even once told others to “search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life” (John 5:39). The Bible also teaches that we are to study to show ourselves approved unto God (II Tim. 2:15). Why not study the Bible? Why not?
It was in the last year that I met someone who was raised Adventist, but concluded that she should become an Atheist because how could God exist? Eventually I had discovered that she did not really think that God did not exist, but that the church was really messed up.
I guess one could say that she attended a typical Adventist church that was not very active nor godly. Even two of her closest friends became lesbians, and she was really disgusted with not just church but any formalized religion.
Within the next month I continually challenged her with one thought, “Have you studied your Bible? Why are you really leaving the church? Did you ever give God a chance?” These were questions that she never really thought about. And she basically concluded, like many Adventist today are concluding, that Ellen White was not a prophet, Sabbath doesn’t really matter, worship is personal, its all and only about relationships, what is that sanctuary thing, and eventually that one doesn’t need the Bible, and especially not formalized religion.
I wanted to challenge her to believe for herself. One really has to find Jesus for themselves. As one may see, if they will but study the word of God and really search the scriptures they will find Him (John 5:39b). The Bible is something that people throughout the last two hundred centuries were willing to die for, why not in this age where we have it at our connivance take time and open its pages. Why not put the iPod down, the video game aside, the video on hold, the phone on silent, and the computer down, and the life on pause?
We, as human beings have been gifted with the ability to learn for ourselves under the guidance of the Holy Spirit that which are spiritual things (1 Cor. 2:12-14). God has even been willing if we will really seek Him to comprehend the deep things of God (1 Cor. 2:10). Jesus even once told others to “search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life” (John 5:39). The Bible also teaches that we are to study to show ourselves approved unto God (II Tim. 2:15). Why not study the Bible? Why not?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Pulling a Malcolm (again)
For those of you who don't know, my friends made up the term "Pulling a Malcolm" or "pull a Malcolm," because I am known to have attended a few Adventist schools in my time. For instance, I have been a student at Pacific Union College (where I actually finished my BA), La Sierra University, Southwestern Adventist University, and now I am doing an MA at Southern Adventist University; but am a visiting student at Andrews University - I think I might be the youngest, haha.
Either way, what do you think of my new profile ID at Andrews?
For those who want my personal opinion - Andrews seems to be a pretty great school - scholastically and academically. But I do see an instant lack of something. Either way, I do miss Southern; but I greatly enjoy the resources that are at my finger tips while I am here.
So far I am enjoying most of my classes, especially since I made sure that I would take courses that would transfer and that I would enjoy; but we'll see as the semester progresses. The reading load is definitely shorter than Southern's. Oh, and I might go to Israel if two of my professors approve. We'll see...
Either way, what do you think of my new profile ID at Andrews?
For those who want my personal opinion - Andrews seems to be a pretty great school - scholastically and academically. But I do see an instant lack of something. Either way, I do miss Southern; but I greatly enjoy the resources that are at my finger tips while I am here.
So far I am enjoying most of my classes, especially since I made sure that I would take courses that would transfer and that I would enjoy; but we'll see as the semester progresses. The reading load is definitely shorter than Southern's. Oh, and I might go to Israel if two of my professors approve. We'll see...
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Day 11: Goodbye Brazil
Today I woke up a little earlier than I thought; but went back to sleep. We decided that we were not going to the market, so we thought we wouldn’t be able to get Acai. But things worked out later when we saw the lady from SS.
We went to a different market and I was able to get some things for my family. I hope they like them; but while we were there I was able to get some corn thing that tasted really good, and then we got some Acai, and lastly some plantains. Aww, I miss the food already.
When we got back to the house, I finished packing, and we just relaxed for a little bit. Then we took a taxi to one airport, I said goodbye, and was off on a bus to the International Airport. I got there really early, so I purchased the internet service and was online for a long time. My flight was delayed, so I was starting to get worried about my connection flight in Sao Paulo.
When I got to Sao Paulo things worked out greatly. The people at the Sao Paulo Airport were very helpful – especially at United. The were quick. The only thing that took a while was getting my bags from TAM to United. But after a bit I realized that I had miss calculated and had a little more time than I expected, but then I got to the United counter and there was a long line; but they worked things out and I was quickly running through the airport to catch my flight; but than I realized I had about 30 minutes so I bought a few more things at one of the Brazilian stores and then I got on to the plane with only a few minutes to spare.
So soon I will be back in the States, aww, goodbye Brazil.
We went to a different market and I was able to get some things for my family. I hope they like them; but while we were there I was able to get some corn thing that tasted really good, and then we got some Acai, and lastly some plantains. Aww, I miss the food already.
When we got back to the house, I finished packing, and we just relaxed for a little bit. Then we took a taxi to one airport, I said goodbye, and was off on a bus to the International Airport. I got there really early, so I purchased the internet service and was online for a long time. My flight was delayed, so I was starting to get worried about my connection flight in Sao Paulo.
When I got to Sao Paulo things worked out greatly. The people at the Sao Paulo Airport were very helpful – especially at United. The were quick. The only thing that took a while was getting my bags from TAM to United. But after a bit I realized that I had miss calculated and had a little more time than I expected, but then I got to the United counter and there was a long line; but they worked things out and I was quickly running through the airport to catch my flight; but than I realized I had about 30 minutes so I bought a few more things at one of the Brazilian stores and then I got on to the plane with only a few minutes to spare.
So soon I will be back in the States, aww, goodbye Brazil.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Day 10: Sabbath in BH
We were supposed to go to the Central church in BH; but I was so exhausted and am getting sick, so we just went to the local church near to the house. It was fun, and for a “small church” it was pretty big.
Vanessa translated the Sabbath school for me, than you very much, even though it had nothing to do with the lesson. The sermon seemed to be pretty good too; the only recommendation that I would have is a bit more enthusiasm. After church we were invited to go to one of the youth’s houses for the evening, and then the SS teacher invited us over tomorrow to go and find some presents for my family back home.
After church we came back to the house, ate, changed, and immediately went to Pampulah and then to Downtown BH, which meant that I was able to see the Central Church after all. It was pretty fun, very relaxing, and a little exhausting. Not a highly recommended activity for a whole day; but we did get it in, and then we came back to the house and just slept or tried to sleep. After which we woke up and finished off the rest of the pizza.
Its sad, I’m leaving tomorrow and I’ve already fallen for Brazil. All I know is that I really wish that I had the gift of tongues. I really want to learn Portuguese, French, and Spanish; but first I’m really going to get down Tagalog, because I think that I can really get it down quickly – and I’m going to Philippines in a few more months!
Vanessa translated the Sabbath school for me, than you very much, even though it had nothing to do with the lesson. The sermon seemed to be pretty good too; the only recommendation that I would have is a bit more enthusiasm. After church we were invited to go to one of the youth’s houses for the evening, and then the SS teacher invited us over tomorrow to go and find some presents for my family back home.
After church we came back to the house, ate, changed, and immediately went to Pampulah and then to Downtown BH, which meant that I was able to see the Central Church after all. It was pretty fun, very relaxing, and a little exhausting. Not a highly recommended activity for a whole day; but we did get it in, and then we came back to the house and just slept or tried to sleep. After which we woke up and finished off the rest of the pizza.
Its sad, I’m leaving tomorrow and I’ve already fallen for Brazil. All I know is that I really wish that I had the gift of tongues. I really want to learn Portuguese, French, and Spanish; but first I’m really going to get down Tagalog, because I think that I can really get it down quickly – and I’m going to Philippines in a few more months!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Day 9: Leaving for BH
Today was sort of sad and a little bit exciting.
As the title states, I left for Belo Horizonte today. We took a bus ride that last quite a while. But before we left all the goodbye’s were quick one’s. It seems that either goodbye’s are not a big thing or we just didn’t have a lot of time, which we didn’t. It was really sad, I really wanted to express how thankful I was for letting me stay at their house and all I did was write a letter and ask the Sarli to translate it sometime. Oh, I hope they know how grateful I am.
The ride to BH was pretty nice. There’s so much to Brazil.
The house that I’m going to be staying at for the weekend it pretty nice. And and since we didn’t know what to cook, we just ordered Pizza.
The view from the house is pretty nice house, and so is the inside.
As the title states, I left for Belo Horizonte today. We took a bus ride that last quite a while. But before we left all the goodbye’s were quick one’s. It seems that either goodbye’s are not a big thing or we just didn’t have a lot of time, which we didn’t. It was really sad, I really wanted to express how thankful I was for letting me stay at their house and all I did was write a letter and ask the Sarli to translate it sometime. Oh, I hope they know how grateful I am.
The ride to BH was pretty nice. There’s so much to Brazil.
The house that I’m going to be staying at for the weekend it pretty nice. And and since we didn’t know what to cook, we just ordered Pizza.
The view from the house is pretty nice house, and so is the inside.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Day 8: Goodbye Lavras
Today, my friends friend came over – and she is crazy. LoL. We were all going to go to the farm, but Elder Sarli drove by and invited me over, so I spent nearly the whole day with him.
It was good though, because we got to talk about many things – evangelism, his D.Min. Thesis, and many other things. Which on top of I didn’t realize that he had a doctorate. He did a study of why the church has grown so much in Sao Paulo – which has over 1,000 Adventist churches. That’s just amazing.
Later, we went to the farm and it seemed like no one was there; but they were there – they were just hiding – lol. No, but my friend and nearly everyone else closer to my age was gone. So I got to say my last goodbyes to everyone in Lavras. It was kind of sad, because I could tell that they were going to miss me, and I was going to miss them, but no one really spoke the other person’s language.
When I got back to the Pfieffer’s home, Dr. Sarli looked over some of the articles that I’m writing for the Andrews paper, I think they are pretty good – especially now that he approved of them and such. But then the rest of the nice was good. It was late though, but I will not forget that “friends don’t give up.”
Oh, and here's some pictures of everyone else at the farm but myself. Haha.
It was good though, because we got to talk about many things – evangelism, his D.Min. Thesis, and many other things. Which on top of I didn’t realize that he had a doctorate. He did a study of why the church has grown so much in Sao Paulo – which has over 1,000 Adventist churches. That’s just amazing.
Later, we went to the farm and it seemed like no one was there; but they were there – they were just hiding – lol. No, but my friend and nearly everyone else closer to my age was gone. So I got to say my last goodbyes to everyone in Lavras. It was kind of sad, because I could tell that they were going to miss me, and I was going to miss them, but no one really spoke the other person’s language.
When I got back to the Pfieffer’s home, Dr. Sarli looked over some of the articles that I’m writing for the Andrews paper, I think they are pretty good – especially now that he approved of them and such. But then the rest of the nice was good. It was late though, but I will not forget that “friends don’t give up.”
Oh, and here's some pictures of everyone else at the farm but myself. Haha.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Day 7: Random
Not much to talk about today. It was just a chill day, and it was a good thing because I didn’t have much to do and didn’t really want to do much. I basically spent the whole day with Patrick and Ian – the younger one’s, haha.
But this evening we walked around the city, and it was pretty nice. Good convo.
But this evening we walked around the city, and it was pretty nice. Good convo.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Day 6: Horseback
Nearly the whole day was spent at the farm. It was nice, very relaxing; but one of the coolest things is that I was able to go horseback riding. Though I went the other day, I was able to go for a much longer time. I think we went out for about 2 hours because I came back feeling really hot. It was really fun.
Then when I got back I was able to speak with my friends Uncle’s – One who is a professor at an Adventist University in Bahia, another a professor at the Seminary in Sao Paulo, and the other who is a former Ministerial Secretary for the GC. Talk about an Adventist family. It was great.
After a while I asked my friend if she wanted to for a walk, because it looked like such a nice place. But then she suggested trying to get two horses and go horseback riding. Eventually we were able to get some horses, and it was great. I had a lot of fun. It really has been quite some time since I’ve really been able to go horseback riding for hours, but it was fun.
Then when I got back I was able to speak with my friends Uncle’s – One who is a professor at an Adventist University in Bahia, another a professor at the Seminary in Sao Paulo, and the other who is a former Ministerial Secretary for the GC. Talk about an Adventist family. It was great.
After a while I asked my friend if she wanted to for a walk, because it looked like such a nice place. But then she suggested trying to get two horses and go horseback riding. Eventually we were able to get some horses, and it was great. I had a lot of fun. It really has been quite some time since I’ve really been able to go horseback riding for hours, but it was fun.
Day 5: Feliz Ano Novo
Today was pretty cool. Elder Sarli was going to speak at a local church to speak some words of encouragement for the New Year; but he asked me to speak in his place and that he would translate for me. It was really exciting. And it seems as if he was a good translator – this just makes me want to come back to Brazil even more.
After the service we went to some other Uncle’s house where the whole family spent the night doing various things – the teenagers were playing some card games, the adults were talking, and everyone was eating some great food.
One thing that I noticed is that New Years is not as big a thing as in Asia; but than when I was talking to them about it later, they said it just depends where you are in Brazil. It was fun either way.
After the service we went to some other Uncle’s house where the whole family spent the night doing various things – the teenagers were playing some card games, the adults were talking, and everyone was eating some great food.
One thing that I noticed is that New Years is not as big a thing as in Asia; but than when I was talking to them about it later, they said it just depends where you are in Brazil. It was fun either way.
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