Psalm 141:5a “Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be excellent oil…”  The Psalmist David probably said it best on my behalf today. I am humbled by the commitment of those that serve in a foreign country. To see the people of God serve and leave the comforts of home is always a humbling and convicting thought.

My tiny globe trek has brought me now to the country of Costa Rica.  Dale Briley and Ed Bordell are two of many Baptist missionaries who serve in this beautiful country. Dale Briley and his son, John met me at the airport and brought me to the residence where the group is staying for three nights.  The group is staying on the premises owned and operated by the organization YWAM, Youth With A Mission.  This is an international group with many locations that hosts young people from all over the world.  The short term stay with this organization is generally comprised of teaching, discipleship, humanitarian work, and a desire to immerse young people in the work of missions abroad.