the big island
January 25, 2012
This week we are at the YWAM University of Nations in Kona, HI. It is a completely different set up here, but the environment is very much the same. God is very present here and is moving in big ways in the lives of everyone here.
There are so many people here. We are a part of a "coorporate week" here at the University, where all the DTS's from Hawaii come together to learn from world renowned speakers and people. It turns out that besides us, the other 8 DTS's are all from here at the University. The DTS's that they run here at the University are much bigger than the one we have in Maui. Each one has roughly 75 students, plus their staff. This is also a University, so they are also running numerous secondary schools as well. There are a lot of people here that are seeking God and His plan for their lives. It's a super cool experience.
We have the honor of having Darlene Cunningham (the co-founder of YWAM along with her husband) speaking to us. Like Donna Jordan, she uses her life stories to explain and help us internalize points. It is amazing having such a well known woman of God directly connected with YWAM speaking to us. I will add a picture later of me and Darlene. Yesterday was our last day and she talked about God having a dream for each one of us that He has instilled in us at birth and is waiting for us to open it and live it out. I am trying to figure mine out. Since arriving here I have been told numerous times that I have a "mother's heart." Darlene also said that our passions often align with our dream and I have a huge passion for music and singing. I am working with God to figure out if the two of them are connected or if God has two different dreams for me. Please pray for me as I continue to journey through this with Him.
Tomorrow we have Heidi Baker speaking in the morning and evening. I can't wait to hear what she has to say. God has been so good to us and I can't wait to encounter Him in new and awesome ways.
Posted by Sara Stuart. Posted In : the goings on
