I've just landed in Dhaka, Bangladesh--a new world for me. I'll be taking a flight to Chittagong and then drive further into the countryside where SIL colleagues have organized a Scripture Engagement workshop with local church leaders from about 5 hill tribes. Some have Scripture in their language but need to learn to engage with them more, others are still waiting.

I'm mainly bringing myself, not sure how to prepare. Please pray God would lead us to make this a significant moment for all involved. And for safety en route, and good health.

The Scripture Engagement course in Korea ended with . . . another traditional Korean meal--this one with little grills in the middle of the table and endless bowls and plates of meat to grill, vegetables, and the ever-present kimchi.

The class was such a joy to teach. As Korea is the second largest missionary sending country in the world, after the US (and notice the size difference!), I have great hopes for the future of these students and this training program.

JeSoon is the director of the training program. He served in Papua New Guinea translating a Bible and seeing a church grow in an area where the Gospel was not formerly known. I graduated from Fuller with JeSoon. He's great.

When the course was over, I had a chance to make a foray into Pohang--it's a seafood capital. The fish market is renown. Without a common language, I managed to order and enjoy a dinner of fresh crab @ about $10. Wish you could have enjoyed it with me!

Octopus anyone? They're pricey: about $50 or so. Not sure what Julia Child recommends for octopus delights. It shows up in Korean dishes often: you can tell by the little suction cups.