When he led us down the city streets... this time, in Hong Kong

I heard him call me by my name 

I never knew a safer voice 

When he came back to the 99 

The angels with the flock rejoiced 

I heard the whimper of the wolves 

I never knew a stronger arm 

When he led us down the city streets 

Ne’er was there cause for alarm 

Surely goodness will follow me 

Surely mercy will follow me 

All the days of my life 

As I follow you through the plains 

Up to the plateaus of blue skies 

And echoing refrains 

On down the hills and out of breath 

On through the boneyard at mid day 

Scavengers and death 

But I will fear no evil 

I heard a clear invitation 

I never knew a longer road 

When he welcomes me into his house 

My heart and cup overflow 

Surely goodness will follow me 

Surely mercy will follow me 

All the days of my life 

As I follow you through the plains 

Up to the plateaus of blue skies 

And echoing refrains 

On down the hills and out of breath 

On through the boneyard at mid day 

Scavengers and death 

Through the cold and through the rain 

Through the back roads and swamp bogs 

And treacherous terrain 

And though the wind would hollow me 

Under black clouds and dark howls 

I’m ever safe with thee 

I will fear no evil

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Tomorrow he is leading us down the BIG city streets, in Hong Kong!

Myself (Rachel), Titus and Michael are joining a dozen other of Drew's extended family members from the US. It's the 50th anniversary celebration of the hospital co-founded by Drew's grandparents in the 1960s. Drew must remain in Changsha for work and visa processing, but he will also benefit from quiet evenings and rare moments of solitude.

Water Enthusiast 1, Water Enthusiast 2 & I are going to spend most of our week on a small island beach. 
I am so ready to get alone with Jesus.   

See you back here after August 11th -- I'm purposely not bringing any devices with internet connectivity.



Oh yes!  
That song up there, it's by Noah, and he let me sing too.  (So lucky!)

I love this song because it has not been so easy to follow Jesus this year. Can you relate? 
His invitation is personal and clear. He has led us here, into all of this. And it's been rough.

But his arms are strong and safe -- therefore I am not afraid. Keep following, one step...

BE SURE to listen to three more rockin tracks on his EP here.  I recommend Undivided Devotion.

counting the graces by Drew

thank you Father for

good family time this weekend at home

coffee

my wife is in a good mood

discovery of Linsey Stirling, violin artist

great brother Ethan, having a birthday

little sons grilling at the Korean BBQ

clean-out house

reading books with the kids