A tale that follows 'the Guy', who works part-time helping his father run a small, vacuum cleaner repair business, but dreams of one day having his songs recorded and landing a record deal. Emotionally vulnerable, he is still coming to terms with the recent departure of his girlfriend and lacks the conviction and passion to move on in his pedestrian life. One day, he meets 'the Girl', an Eastern European immigrant who has moved to Dublin to start a new life for herself. Currently working as a house cleaner in an upper-class residence, she is struggling financially. She yearns for what she cannot afford–a piano to help her escape from the daily grind of finding her way through this strange new land. A relationship blossoms between 'the Guy' and 'the Girl', as they're both struggling. Their shared love of music causes them to flourish and grow with a new found confidence as they take a chance on each other and a new beginning on life.
I highly recommend the film, but I'll warn my American readers that it doesn't have the cute bow tied on it at the end that we have come to expect from films. You also need to check out the soundtrack as well! As soon as I could I hopped on iTunes and grabbed it last night.
Then this morning I stumbled along another stimulus for creativity – it's called the Moleskine Project. The gist seems to be that people draw, paint, or pretty much create in their moleskines and then they send them in. This kind of hits home since I have a recently found love of affair with Moleskine products. Check out the Moleskine Project and I pray the rest of your weekend is blessed and full of God. I have to get going. I have my second test tomorrow in Czech class! Love it!
What gets me out of bed each morning? See above & below.
What gives me the courage to pick up the phone and make the support call? See above & below.
What gets me fired up about the Czech Republic? See above & below.
What is one of the reasons why I know God is moving in Czech? See above & below.
What is one of the many reasons I praise my Risen Savior Jesus Christ? See above & below.
The answer is what God has done in the heart of my friend Ondra! In a country where nearly all his countrymen say, "I'm Czech, I'm an atheist" and where the Church makes up less than one third of one percent to see what God has done in Ondra is absolutely amazing! A couple of Sundays ago Ondra was baptized by my good friend, Phil Davis, at their church plant where Ondra has been helping lead worship! It's amazing to see what God does with a life and a heart when He gets a hold of it! Join me in praying for more stories like Ondra's in Czech!
I thought it would be fun to post this picture this morning. I've posted (see here, and here, and here) before about my friend Ondra who came to know the Lord while I was in Czech for my first 18 month STINT. Ondra's changed life has been fuel for my heart while I've been away from Prague the last year and a half. "Why?" you ask. The reason, is because God has used Ondra to shape my vision for Czech! It is possible, by the grace of God, to reach country of nearly 90% atheists! Ondra is evidence of that!
We had a great time of worship, let by Dorothy, Elizabeth, and Ondra – "Here I am to Worship," "Arise, My Soul," and "God of Wonders." Dorothy was rockin' on the egg shaker, and Ondra – well, his instrumental during the offering was the most worship-ful part of the service and something I won't forget.
I am thankful that God has completely inverted the life of Ondra and I can't wait to get back! Come quickly September (but Lord help me make the most of the time before then!). 😉 Well, I have to get to one of my last days of curriculum for work! Be a revolution today, who knows what God might do!
Last night I drove from Oshkosh to my parent's house in the Lake Geneva area to find a lot of mail! I love that feeling! I heard back from several people who have joined my team of ministry partners! It has been so encouraging to see how God has provided for me and my work with Athletes in Action! Thank you so much for all of you that have joined my team and welcome to OUR ministry. Please do remember if you have committed to prayer or giving financial support you have become part of what God is doing in Czech and throughout the world! This is as much your ministry as it is mine!
I pray you manage the goals you're struggling for! I believe Jesus will give us a chance to see each other again. Jesus wants you to come here cuz it's for God's sake and for people's sake and for the world's sake!
That is so awesome! Thank you so much Ondra for maybe the best Christmas gift I will receive this Christmas! The gift of seeing God change a life and the gift of someone being so fired up to grow in his relationship with God! Thank you Lord for calling me into a relationship with you and for calling me into the work that you have called me to! To the right is a picture of Ondra from a recent concert with one of his many bands! Well, I need to get to the ski hill! My sister, Megan, and I are coaching the high school team this evening! It should be fun! Merry Christmas and I'm so stoked to be part of the Revolution!