Ooh la la! A new blog post! Doing this sounded like fun in my head, but when I got to the computer and only have 15 minutes before we leave, well, not so fun. :) I just wanted to write a tiny update on here, because we are leaving for San Fran today (to have lectures and do evangelism with homeless people/ etc. there) until Friday, and my parents will be here when I get back...horray! Mostly, I won't be updating this for another week probably, so thats why I thought I would pop on. 

This week we learned about Discipleship (aka following Jesus) in lectures...it was so challenging/ new/ exciting to hear. Some quick points that stood out to me are:

-Discipleship means dying to your desires, dreams, and rights.

-Discipleship will cost you everything.

-Discipleship is the difference between a good life and a God life.

(But being a disciple is the best possible thing you could do with your life.) This was super challenging, as I had to sort through all the things that I hold so close (my family, future, etc.) and let God do what he wants to do with them. 

Also, the speaker this week was the guy who founded this base and was SO cool. He was super wise, honest, and humble, and someone I look up to a lot. 

OK...I'll be back in a week or so - thanks for reading!

Blessings,

Mary

P.S.  I went surfing at sunrise yesterday morning - so fun! I love the ocean!

P.P.S. Here is a little video of the sun setting in Pismo so you can enjoy the beauty right from your computer. :)