indonesian

Just had a wonderful conversation with Xiu. Ever since taking a break from ministry, had never really had such a great conversation with her. It will be treasured and stored up.

Recently I have been worshiping and learning Bahasa Indonesia in my own free time. Really learning the language. I must go to Indonesia from missions. I am in love with the land, the culture, the food. Inspired by the faith, the songs and the heart-felt worship and singing of the Indonesians. Like what Xian Bi coined: "They wear their hearts on their sleeves." And how Jian Feng would put it, "Imbah, Gelato!"
Their worship is never for the show, never going through the motions. The riffs, the notes they play, the way they sing, its all anointed, heart-felt, emotionally-charged with love. No matter in Bahasa or English, wherether if it is in a language that they are proficient in or not, they give 100% in it.

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