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I’m going to be writing most of the day here in Hanoi with a Vietnamese leader on lessons we’ve come to learn from one another’s countries - and I’m really excited about it.  I brought my laptop which is something I rarely do in my travel - but knowing I might be writing I did.  I was cleaning some stuff up on it and a lot of my pictures.  When people from the other side of the world come to see you they always bring gifts - but the greatest gifts are the relationships and lessons they’ve invested in me.  My pictures tell quite a story . . . .

Eddie Leo of Jakarta,  first time to preach at NorthWood - it’s picures of him in our old chapel from a few years ago - he has mentored me and our church in so many ways.  Helping me to understand “apostalic” leadership and our church cells.

Samsueng - of tough place - helping me understand courage, persecution, sacrifice, focus, and joy.

President Triet, of Vietnam, socialist do smile and laugh - a lot.

HRH Prince Turqi-Al-Faisal, helping me understand Muslims “love God too.” 

Omar - we’ve had some dang good times around the world! 

Andy - you’re never going to grow up!

Loren Cunningham - you’ve always given me massive encouragement and a man who looks like a happy beardless Santa Claus filled with joy.

Minh Song - you taught me about art.

Addison - who says church planters can’t be idiots!

Sami, Bishara, Alex . . . . there are Palestinian Christians!  Imagine that!

Mazhar - perhaps the “greatest soul” I’ve met in my lifetime.

Daniel Le - prayer.

Anas - intelligence and warmth - you combine both

Oliver - you have redeemed the profile of the Irish!

Gibbons - we’ve had some ridiculous fun.

Nikki - you’ve been with me all throughout all of it -