101 Prayers Answered Around The Globe
Monday, June 11, 2007
Each year there always seems to be a theme of the trip. I’m not talking camp t-shirt slogan. But a general thought or idea that seems to stand out to the whole group. It’s usually kicked around
It’s Like Talking To a Sponge
Friday, June 8, 2007
We’re in Vienna now and it has been really great. We’re staying in a hostel called Wombat’s. Ole Wombat’s has been interesting to say the least. Our roomie Phillip from Quebec was, well,
Violins in Heaven
Sunday, June 3, 2007
So right after the trumpet sounds and the hallelujah chorus sings there will be a violin concerto playing Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” in heaven.....and of course this will be immediately followed by U2’
The Value of Genuine Community
Friday, June 1, 2007
So today we were walking to Checkpoint Charlie, one of the more notable checkpoints of the old Berlin Wall. On our way we stumbled across the “Topography of Terror.” An open air memorial free to
Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Night Trains
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
OK, so we’ve become a close group right. I mean every day together for two straight weeks will make anyone close (or hate each other). But nothing prepared us for our night train to Berlin. There
Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord
Saturday, May 26, 2007
So Matty D and I went on another amazing race adventure today. We woke up, hopped on the lift to First and hiked to a frozen lake high above Grindelwald (about 6,000 feet in elevation). We ate
How You Can Pray For Us
Friday, May 25, 2007
Well we’re here in Switzerland. And again, I can’t believe what I’m seeing. This is my third trip to Grindelwald and it never gets old. I’ll save the words, there really aren’t any to fully
Did That Really Just Happen?
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Did I seriously just get to stand on Omaha Beach? Today was interesting. We set off for Normandy, namely the D-Day beaches. I probably should have done a little more research on that one. Our
The International Language of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sweet Home Alabama
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
I think it’s really interesting and even amazing how God continues to answer prayer. Having been to Paris twice before with previous YHM teams and really struggling to meet people, I expected it to
Utah Utes vs. Auburn Tigers: American Football on the Lawn of the Eiffel Tower
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
So we decided to chill on the lawn of the Eiffel Tower today. A little lunch, a little relaxing, a few pictures, the Eiffel overlooking us. It was nice. After moving pic-nic sites three times for
Why I Could Live in Holland Forever!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Yesterday, our last day in Amsterdam, we were invited out to Vincent’s house to hang out and eat dinner. Vincent is Mat’s friend from Boaz, where he was an exchange student for a year. Yeah,
“I guess I just walked away”
Saturday, May 19, 2007
“I guess I just saw a lot of really bad stuff in the church and walked away.”
“How can a good God allow good people to go to Hell?”
“I can’t call myself a Christian because I think differently than
“Man-Pri’s,” Tulips, and Defending my Right to Bear a Camera!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Ok, so listen. If it’s hot and you were dumb and didn’t wear shorts what would you do? Let’s say you had the added bonus of pants that happen to have a little elastic band built into the ankle
Why I Wish I Had Paid More Attention in High School
Friday, May 18, 2007
So tonight our hostel offered a free meal for the guests. We all sat around tables and the staff served us spaghetti. I ended up at a table with 5 high school students from Germany and Bethany.
Bunkbeds and Lockers, Am I in Middle School Again?: What exactly is a hostel?
Thursday, May 17, 2007
So a lot of people want to know what a hostel is. Is it a hotel? Is it a motel? What is it? So here you go. A hostel is basically cheap lodging (mostly for college age). I would classify it
Can One Really Make a Difference?
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Reading a really good book right now, “How the Irish Saved Civilization.” The author recounts the story of the “savages” known as the Irish and how they were tamed by a man and his faith. The
We Made It!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
So we made it, luggage and all, after basically a full day of flights and leg exercises by the old lady sitting next to us (maybe Mat A can blog about that one). Here we are at The Pancake Bakery -
13, 14, 15!!!!
Monday, May 14, 2007
So I was looking in the mirror this morning and started counting 1, 2, 3.....13, 14, 15!!! That’s the number of students I’ve taken to Europe over the past three years (including this group). But
4 Days And Counting!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
So I’ve been studying the book of Colossians lately and came across a few words Paul wrote to the church there In 4:3-6 Paul says, “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message,
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About Neal...
Name: Neal Ledbetter
Gender: Male
Age: 29 years old
Birthday: July 27th
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
School: Auburn University
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Post-Grad: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Degree: Masters of Divinity; Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth
Occupation: Campus Minister, University of Mobile
Neal Is...
Neal is listening to: A little Corrine Bailey Ray, some Jon Mclaughlin, Coldplay, and of course Patty Griffin, and now my “Rollin Through Europe Playlist.”
Neal is reading: Leslie Newbigin: Missionary Theologian
Favorite foods so far:
Wok to Walk, Stroopwafel, Poffvertjes (mini pancakes), Banana & Nutella Crepes in Paris, Rosti in Switzerland, anything chocolate made by the Swiss
Favorite quotes so far:
Mat A to Matty D. - “Have you seen my passport?”
Mat A - “Moonpies, Holla Back World!”
Laura - “We are the funnest people we know.”
Favorite places so far:
Almere, Holland - just outside Amsterdam - beautiful, amazing, unbelievable!
Omaha Beach in Normandy
View from of the Swiss Alps from the Faulhorn
