I wanted to share this testimony from a church that has been partnering with us in Swaziland since 2014. These are the partnerships and stories that prove the fruit of short term missions. God honors … Read more about New Hope in Mbutu
A Family I Met
In September some friends and I went to visit a family in Swaziland. It was a typical Swazi homestead scene - a family struggling to survive in a drought stricken remote area. The 78 year old man … Read more about A Family I Met
Trumped
How would you complete the sentence, "I think Donald Trump is or will....?" Each of us would use different verbs, adjectives, and terminology I am sure. Some would be positive and hopeful, others … Read more about Trumped
Anxiety
For many of us today there persists a pervasive internal anxiety. Can you feel it? If we’re honest we find anger, fear, and desperation driving our daily reactions to circumstances. Each of us … Read more about Anxiety
You Might Not Recognize Me But You Have Changed My Life
It's an American anachronism to believe everyone has the same opportunity for success. I've traveled the world and I can tell you from experience life isn't fair. But whoever you are, … Read more about You Might Not Recognize Me But You Have Changed My Life
Everything is Growing
Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. It's been a year since I've sent out a blog. It's been too long! So much is happening in our … Read more about Everything is Growing
The Story of Our Lives
As Marcia and I enjoyed a lunch together over the weekend our conversation turned to me telling some stories from my childhood. It’s amazing to me that after almost 34 years of … Read more about The Story of Our Lives
New Year, New Challenges
Along with each new year comes new challenges. If you are like me, last year may have had enough challenges of it's own. Life has a way of relentlessly pressing on through each … Read more about New Year, New Challenges
Eat Dirt Or Die
This week is World Hunger week. Last week in the Swazi Times they ran an article about a grandmother and the grand kids she is raising who eat dirt to ease an empty stomach. She digs it … Read more about Eat Dirt Or Die