Hi, I’m David Candler, and my passion is to enjoy this adventurous life to its fullest while serving and helping others to do the same. I hope to get a newsletter rolling out soon, sign up if you want to be in the loop.
Just over a month in!
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Hey Reader, Just over a month into the training phase here at MAPS! I feel like I’ve been here much longer than that, and I’m also thrilled that I have eight more months ahead of me - both of continued training and then outreach. MAPS UpdateI cannot explain my gratitude and love for this community—this family. From daily corporate prayer, rich and compelling Bible teaching, to “Thankfulness Thursdays,” fall festivals, and camping trips, this training time is far beyond what I even imagined it would be. Getting the time and context to go on the search to find and seek the knowledge of the uncreated God is something I am receiving as a true gift from the Lord. Over these last weeks, He has been revealing to me the sweetness of coming like a child before Him while captivating me completely with His beauty. I find myself longing for His house and a desire to see every nation pray, preach, and sing. One thing that stands out to me in my experience here so far is that I cannot escape a sense of His smile and tangible gladness. There is nothing like growing together with others in a deeper revelation of the heart of Jesus. It is so profoundly uniting us. I thank the Lord for His leadership in bringing me to MAPS Global, and for each one of your prayers and partnership that paved the way. Life UpdateA few weeks ago, the 'ole Honda Accord wouldn't start up, but through the help of my friend Eli and Caleb, we were able to get a new alternator in it, and it seems to be running nice now. This past weekend I got to fly home to KC to take my girlfriend to Homecoming and be with my family in KC for my birthday (I turn 18 today, Oct. 15). I was so glad I got to go, the Lord made my heart so tender to my family and friends. Thanks for being a part of this journey with me Maranatha, — David |
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Hi, I’m David Candler, and my passion is to enjoy this adventurous life to its fullest while serving and helping others to do the same. I hope to get a newsletter rolling out soon, sign up if you want to be in the loop.
Hey , Greetings to you in this sweet time of year, as we slow down and take part in watching, waiting, and meditating on the Advent of Christ, the One who came and is coming again. We live in hope for that Day. I am thrilled to share with you all that has unfolded over the last few months: where my heart has been, and all that the Lord has done and spoken. Ministry Trip to East Africa Declare His glory among the nations! (Ps. 96:1-4) The fall seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, and before...
After two months of steady debrief, special time with family and friends, my mind begins little by little to pick up memories from some of the most significant months of my life. I’ll miss my Arab buddies, Saturday night basketball, and cheap shawarma. Those friendships have steadily carried on even to now. I guess I looked a little like them with a fraction of their facial hair, some dark curls, and not pasty white skin, but little did they know the Lord was working through me to plant ever...
Hey Reader, Hope you are doing well. It's been a full and enjoyable week, and I want to share one particularly special moment with you. Apple cider donuts & ice cream Update from the field This past Thursday, my fellow students and I sat down to hear testimonies from last year's students who had just returned from North Africa. After their 90 days of praying, preaching, and singing in the 10-40 window, we listened to their firsthand experiences, asked questions, and received prayer from each...