T.C. Lewis
An ardent indoorsman, Taylor Charles Lewis's enjoyment and energy are primarily found in theology and storytelling. His favorite interests and interactions often involve the melding of the two— through reading, writing, and video games. He's lives in California, and when venturing beyond computers and books helps in youth ministry to see God's word written on human hearts.
It’s amazing what God does in our lives, isn’t it? Good luck on your trip, and don’t forget that God will always be there to help guide you.
Thank you Jinx! Amen. His plans are beyond anything we could expect or hope for. D:
Great post here Taylor! I liked the pictures and the story of how God gave you that dream on getting there. Would it be possible to share more details on what happened on your trip, or is that up on your facebook page? Thanks, God bless. Interested in reading about it.
Hey Michael, thank you so much brother!! I do have more details on my blog, starting from the post “Arrival.”
https://wakingflames.wordpress.com/
Just send me a message if you have questions about anything more, since I did try and save stories for more personal interactions and I’m still reflecting and learning.
Thank you a ton and a half for posting this article. During the summer of 2015, the Lord showed me that He wants me to go into tribal missions. Still, even now, the idea both terrifies and excites me. Ultimately, however, the only thing that truly matters is that I move forward on this grand adventure of serving the Lord.
It’s weird to think that I, a computer nerd and member of geek culture, am going to be proceeding into the jungles of Papua New Guinea or the like. I may not be the strongest, most eloquent, or prepared person (I’ve never left the U.S.A. even on a short-term missions trip), but that doesn’t change the fact that the Lord has called us all on this grand adventure.
I’ve already left my Bag End (i.e. Michigan) and am attending Moody Bible Institute in Spokane, Washington for this very purpose. Still, having taken the first steps, I find there are still days when I doubt myself – or rather doubt that the Lord can work through me. Today was one of those days and, sure enough, I saw this little article and my whole day has changed. 🙂
Thank you for being the Bilbo to my Frodo – using the tales of your own adventures to reassure me that this can be done.
May Jesus bless your smiling face! 😀
~Aaron a.k.a. “Polar Express”
…YOU SIR! Aaaron/Polar Express/fellow geek apostle:
You have no idea how much this meant to me, also during a time as I needed reassurance. My face was literally a blessed, ‘colon D’ emoji by the end of reading your comment, and I’m still thanking our God that out of the hundred or so readers of my article, He made sure it reached and encouraged you.
It’s gonna be so good– you already understand that you go because the Lord calls and qualifies you, but that time invested outside the Shire and immersed in the Bible is only going to help… and before you know it, you will be sitting in a circle with beautiful tribal people who will be assembled at Jesus’ throne. That, and you get to experience God’s faithfulness and discover how He made you so much more deeply from leaving everything for an adventure with Him.
He made clear to me that I’ll have opportunities in Asia, and now I’m looking at Indonesia for beginning long-term work after I finish my own Bible training. Hey, feel free to email me at wakingflames@gmail.com, or add me on Facebook if you have it. See you on the field, friend, and the Lord goes with you.
Grace and peace,
-Taylor
I’m glad that you appreciated it, Taylor! That’s fantabulastic! 😀
Let’s definitely keep in touch! I will send you an e-mail shortly. 🙂
May Jesus bless your smiling face,
~Polar