The trip is drawing to a close.  I have learned a lot.  I have been able to see some of the impact of TREC's partnership with the local church in Siliguri.  From the children's home to the school to the church planting.  It is amazing what someone whose sole purpose is to proclaim Jesus to those who do not know Him can do.  Not to suggest that it is all Pastor Jiwan's doing, but it is evident that God is using him and his wife Esther.  Their ministry to the Nepali people who live in NE India and Nepal is reaching people and changing lives.  You can read more about the ministry and follow Jiwan's updates at www.trecmud.com. 

I challenge you to come on a short term mission trip of your own.  Jeff would say,"Get your faith dirty".

Another thing I have experienced is the chance to be away from the hustle of my schedule and let God's word do some much needed work on my heart.  It's not chic today, seems especially in the Christian subculture, to admit that you have any issues or hint of failings (funny though, those closest to you are painfully aware of them).  God has definitely been revealing areas of my life that are not yielded to Him.