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HomeWelcomeSep 1, 2007
A vent shaft is obviously a source of air. In deep tunnels, chambers, mines and other underground structures, there is always a pipe or hole through which people can breathe even if their main entrance gets closed off. Sometimes in life we feel closed in, and I think my blog deals with getting fresh air in the midst of challenging circumstances.

As a Christ follower and cross-cultural missionary, i find that life is constantly filled with difficult and tight places. Knowing Christ gives me oxygen to breath no matter how challenging it gets.

Some of the issues I bring up are those I have dealt with in the past, whereas some are issues that I see on the horizon or hear of from friends.

Read a blog or a book review, and enjoy yourself. Help me answer my questions from my blogs, throw some thoughts my way, and I'll do the same for you.

My favorite saying: "We have done so much with so little for so long, we think we could do anything with nothing at all." So true, so true. God is BIG!
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ReviewReviewsMar 10, 2009
DON'T WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!

Review copied from movieguide.org

RATING: R
TIME: 165 minutes
STARRING: Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, and Matt Frewer
DIRECTOR:... more
Previous reviews:
Oct 14-Liberal Islam
Apr 13-Velvet Elvis
Sep 25-Future Leader
Matt's favorite reviews:
Sep 17-Ministering Cross Culturally
Sep 11-Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues
Sep 3-God's Missionary People
Sep 3-The Kingdom of God
Sep 3-The Gospel of the Kingdom
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Blog EntryBlogAug 21, 2009
As an American/Texan/Houstonian/Rasch, my tendencies are to look for the quick-fix, the results, the impressive, the right plan/strategy. As a missionary to a land where converts are few and far between, I am trying to allow God to reshape my... more
Previous blog entries:
Aug 13-What does it mean to be a "Christian" nation?
Dec 13-Finishing Well-Dr. Bobby Clinton
Dec 8-Christmas Devotion: Priceless Gift!
Matt's favorite blog entries:
Apr 11-Transitioning Leadership
Oct 27-Evil Triumphs When Good Men Do Nothing
Oct 24-Man in the Mirror
Oct 22-Education god
Oct 2-Organizational Dynamics
Sep 25-Things I never thought I'd say on the mission field
Sep 12-Making Space For Others: Missional Living 101
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NoteGuestbook
   
dstamonica wrote on Oct 22, '09
jasonstaggers wrote on Jun 8, '09
What is up my bro? Spoke with a guy tonight from our Melbourne church who has a heart for France and speaks some basic French. Steve M. has already put him on to you.

You are a legend. Would love to catch up again on the phone sometime soon.
dailyverse wrote on Mar 25, '09
Happy Birthday Matt from Hong Kong, Pastor Bob Kraft
romelrosal wrote on Mar 24, '09
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from St. Peterburg, Florida!
markanthonyaspiras wrote on Mar 19, '09
advance happy birthday!!!
dstamonica wrote on Mar 13, '09
bobkraft wrote on Feb 23, '09
Hi, I have replied to your comments at my msg. board. Thanks. I am going to take this week and read your blogs carefully. I like what you write and it is inspiring. Thanks for your faithful witness. Pastor Bob Kraft, Hong Kong
romelrosal wrote on Jan 1, '09
HAPPY 2009 from Marseille,France! -the Rosals
palfai wrote on Sep 30, '08
champion keep strong blessings b
dstamonica wrote on Sep 29, '08
mrspogadaeus wrote on Aug 18, '08
Hey Matt! Mark and I were talking about you today and wondering how you are doing. Were your ears burning? Anyway, hi from Mark and me... ;-) Have a blessed week!
fionasnare wrote on Apr 26, '08
If you're on facebook or MySpace, he's around there (so am I and a lot of Australians... some people started on Multiply due to Filipino influence at last year's World Conference but we're all more active on facebook now - pretty much the only activity i have on here is the blogging, and my google Blogger does that automatically for me). Or you can check out his blog and leave a comment there for him if you want to get in touch with him - http://flexmc.blogspot.com/
fionasnare wrote on Apr 26, '08
Hi Matt, yes I know the Springs, the Staggers' and Mmilidzi (Chris). I asked my husband James if he knows you, and he said he does, and that you worked a lot with Mmilidzi - do you remember James? :) He also got saved through your outreach group (so a big thank you from me *grin*).

Mmilidzi is a good friend of ours - he was James' best man at our wedding. He moved back to Botswana a bit over a year ago. He's now living in South Africa.
mrasch wrote on Apr 5, '08
Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I didn't realize I was so loved. Blessings on you!
bjhughes wrote on Apr 1, '08
markanthonyaspiras wrote on Mar 25, '08
hey bro happy birthday... chill out men.. psalms 37:4
romelrosal wrote on Mar 25, '08
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from EN Midcities,Texas! May you have many more to come. God bless you in every way. Enjoy and have fun. Stay happy and blessed.
mrspogadaeus wrote on Mar 25, '08
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday dear Matt Rasch over there in Hungary... HAAAPPPY BIRTHDAAAY TOOOOOO YOOOOOOOU! (And many more...)
przemoes wrote on Mar 19, '08
dude, looks like you're even more lame then I am with updating this thing =D
I hope you're guys doing well. I understand you're back to europe, drop me a line to let me know that you still like me =)
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VideoVideoMay 17, 2008
ThumbnailGreat evangelistic ministry. Jim and Tennyson started this a few years ago, and I had the opportunity to work with them in Houston and Melbourne with it. I can say that this ministry is effective with the extremely postmodern/indifferent cultures as... more
Previous videos:
Sep 12-Dinner at Rasches.mov
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MusicMusicApr 14, 2008

Previous playlists:
Sep 4-Don Francisco
Matt's favorite playlists:
Sep 23-Savoy Special
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Photo AlbumPhotosJul 22, 2008
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Our Newest Addition: Rylie Mercedes Rasch
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a few from the family
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