Progress - - -

I was Red Square today with a vol. team from AR.
We took pictures, watched the changing of the guard, ate at the underground mall, the whole tourist thing.
But standing in Red Square, as the team was touring St. Basils Cathedral, I could not help but just reflect on how much has changed - even in the last 10 years (since we have been in Russia), not to mention the last 20 years.
Progress in capitalism (good and bad), progress in ease of life (good), progress in so many ways.
Before I met the team this morning, I met with Ed, my boss. The conversation went several ways, but progress - progress in the Gospel going out - Yeah - that's a good thing and that IS happening.
Life is not always easy here. Results are sometimes hard to measure.
But in the long run - the big picture is becoming clear - God IS at work - the Gospel IS going out - and yes - we - (ALL of us) - are making a difference - for the sake of the Kingdom.
God is good . . .
And all the time . . .
S'Bogum
Tim