This October, our team held its planning retreat in Batangas, Philippines, near Taal Lake and the active Taal Volcano. The retreat is a dedicated time to pray, reflect, and seek God’s direction for the year ahead. What made this one especially memorable was that the volcano had a minor eruption just before and during our stay. We were at a resort inside the volcanic caldera, only nine kilometers from the crater.
Naturally, we were apprehensive, but the locals calmly assured us that these eruptions are normal. So, what’s a little volcanic activity, right? With their reassurance, we continued our meetings and moved forward with our plans. Read More
