What is My Comfort Zone
As we are preparing for the IFI Banquet, I am very excited that a couple from our table introduced another young couple to us that are interested in joining our table. This is their first time connecting with IFI, also the starting of the taste of international ministry! Even though I have been surrounded and […]
Hospitality: a (cross- cultural) life on life experience
Since I have started my new adventure in the US, it is the first time I post something on this blog. That’s exciting!! But before I begin, let me tell you something more about me. My name is Samanta, I moved from Italy to Columbus with Gianni, my husband almost two years ago and I […]
We are Co-workers, and We are also Brothers and Sisters
All of the ISEEDers and Apprentices went to one of our staff couples’ home for seminar and lunch today. During lunch time, we had the chance to hear their testimonies and know them better. The fellowship time we had today was precious and great, as we are studying “Cross-cultural Servanthood”, we all find that we […]
How Do We Feel about Time That Has Passed
It is funny to see that every time I write the blog, I wanted to start with “time flies”, and it is actually how I feel! It is amazing to see that January has already passed for this new year. I went to Urbana 2015 Conference after Christmas Day, the most influential moment for me […]
Urbana 2015
After Christmas, a group of 14 of us came to Urbana. This is the third day of Urbana now, and I have heard some good speeches. We started today with a group bible study on Matthew 20:1-16, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard”, when I was reading this passage, God was asking me […]
I Can Never Get Enough
As we are moving towards the holiday season, I am getting some holiday feeling now, wanting to spend time with people I love, being thankful for what God has been doing in my life. Tomorrow is thanksgiving, I am extremely happy that I will be celebrating this year’s Thanksgiving with my mentor, what a blessing! […]
EMI = Awesome
This past week I went to Cincinnati to attend two EMI training sessions with Phil and Samanta. It was an eye-opening time and I was overwhelmed by God’s love and His power there. During these three days, I further experienced God’s great power and His wonderful plan, and we were all set on fire for […]
I am not Myself’s Planner
When I was sitting in the office one day, for a while I thought it was 2016, and I thought next year would be 2017. When I finally figured out it is 2015 now, I realized it is almost the end of September, then I thought wow, it is about time to buy another planner. […]
When I Think about August
It has been a month since I started ISEED program, time really goes fast! As I am sitting down and recalling my memory of August, August was really a very blessed time for me. I am very thankful that God has carried me through all the ups and downs, He has been teaching me how […]
Prayer Power
In the beginning of my ISEED program, I went on a trip with Bruce Fulcher, the National Field Director of IFI, to North Carolina. Through the trip, I learnt not only how to plant a new ministry but also realized the power of prayer. I learnt about I should kept praying for doing what God […]