Danshui River, where we live
Well, here is the start of many firsts...hopefully. First off, this is our first Lapp family blog, we had our first anniversary in September and for those that don't know our first child is on the way. This is our first year as a couple living in a foreign country and our first place of permanent residence. And I Keith, write my very first blog on our site, which took me almost an entire year to get around to doing.
We have been studying Chinese for about 7 months now. The longer I study and the more I talk with the Taiwanese in their language, the more Taiwan feels like home. This is good because Magan and I feel called here for a long time.
But just recently, one of my leaders here challenged us, as a base, in our commitment. As I was sitting there listening to what God was saying through her, I could see Taiwanese flash through my mind. As these people were going through my mind, God was challenging me by saying, "Will you commit to these people? Even if you don't see any results for a long period of time, will you continue to speak truth and disciple?" Wow...it is so easy to move onto something else when we aren't seeing results instantaneously. I guess that is a fault in my generation...commitment. I have prided myself in thinking I don't struggle with commitment but God humbled my heart and showed me a blind spot. God is so good and he will continue to challenge and help us grow if we allow him.
