It is hard to believe we have been in Iceland for over a week. It is hard not to reiterate what others have already said. The scenery is beautiful, the hospitality overwhelming, and the food endless. On the return flight I am afraid I am going to get a surcharge for being over weight.

Yesterday`s conversation was about Christ`s universal church. The discussion was very interesting and something we may not think about on a regular basis. But regardless of the national boundries or cultural differences we have seen first hand how Christ transcends these differences. This will be one of the biggest lessons to take from this experience.

Gracious God,

Help us to remember that we are all of your children regardless of nationalities, national boundries, and other limits we place on ourselves or between us as your chirldren.

In your gracious name,

Amen