Trip: California Dreaming
There are [114] stories from my trip: California Dreaming
USA | Wednesday, 1 Oct 2008 | Views [141]
I've just arrived back from a few days at the YWAM base in Chico, called 'Springs of livng water'. In the 1930's Hollywood stars used to stay at the Richardson Springs hotel to enjoy the springs in the area. The pungent smell of sulphur is still very ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 28 Sep 2008 | Views [147]
No, I'm not talking about the natural kind. (So far every day has been perfect weather since I've arrived.) I'm talking about the presence of God. Its as if the longer I am here, the more I can feel the closeness of His presence. He is washing away ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 26 Sep 2008 | Views [169]
Today we heard about our mission trip possibilities. There are many options, but most of them are extremely expensive and would be difficult for me to get a visa from here. So my options are a trip within the US or Nicaragua. I had a prophetic word ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 25 Sep 2008 | Views [162]
I think I can honestly say that for the first time since the first few years of being a new believer, I am hearing revelatory teaching on the word of God that I have never heard before. Both Bill Johnson and Kris Valloton pour out pearls and treasures ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 22 Sep 2008 | Views [137] | Comments [1]
The past weekend was very much appreciated. I felt like the intensity of the activity last week was going to send me into a flat spin. But as I type this, I am basking in the the joy of finishing my first book report. Whew. At church on Friday evening, ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [113]
Ok...my life is getting busier by the day! How many hours of sleep do you think I can live on? Mmmmm... I'm reflecting on the past few days about the teaching and some of the stories we've heard. So far the big emphasis of the teaching has been on ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 17 Sep 2008 | Views [148] | Comments [1]
This morning we had a meeting with all the international students. There are about 250 of us representing 24 different nations. The majority are from UK, Australia and New Zealand and Canada. There are at least three other South Africans that I could ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 16 Sep 2008 | Views [135] | Comments [1]
The school of ministry officially started today. All I can say is WOW. I feel like I've had to fight many battles to get here. It was over a year ago a seed was planted in my heart to come to this place. After such a journey (especially regarding ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 13 Sep 2008 | Views [142]
I've finally arrived in Redding. It feels like its been a loooong day. I was up at the crack of dawn to somehow repack my suitcase to suit Alaska Airlines restrictions. I managed to get by without having to pay for my 'extra' bag (they only let you ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 12 Sep 2008 | Views [129]
Today we went to see the wonderful world of Hollywood. After a visit to Universal studios I don't think I'll ever look at movies quite the same way again. Included was a tour of the various facades used and how the illusion of an ocean is made with ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 11 Sep 2008 | Views [121]
Yesterday evening we drove to Santa Monica, about 22 miles from Torrance. This is the beach where Baywatch was actually filmed. But alas, once again, no David Hasselhoff in sight.... We drove onto the sizable pier where the famous Santa Monica pier ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 10 Sep 2008 | Views [128]
Yesterday we went for a walk on Torrance beach, a few minutes drive from home - very nice!. It immediately reminded me of a combination of Seapoint in Cape Town and Nice, France. Seeing the lifeguard vehicles and the lifeguard hut, I half expected ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [150]
Jet lag has been my constant companion since arriving in LA yesterday. Although I feel better than expected. I actually still felt human after my 30 hours of pleasantly uneventful travel. Perhaps its the heartwarming summer weather :-) Seeing Mars ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Sunday, 31 Aug 2008 | Views [195]
I'm now officially homeless. I've finally moved out of my apartment and after a lengthy farewell to my beloved home, I handed over the keys... So now it's slowly dawning on me that I leave in less than a week...Aaaaah. So much to do and so little time.... Read more >
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