remember that post from december when i was in kenya about extending grace and such? i need to preach it to myself. a lot. God, how many times until it gets through my thick skull … Read more about other not-as-random thoughts as i upload more photos
baba, mama, kaka, dada – part I
"Baba" means father in Swahili, "mama" seems pretty self-explanatory in any language, "kaka" means brother in Swahili, and "dada" means sister in Swahili. This month so far has been about family – … Read more about baba, mama, kaka, dada – part I
just some thoughts while waiting for photos to upload
books i have read thus far on the race that are not the holy bible or a daily devotional: the return of the prodigal son, the wounded healer (both by Henri Nouwen), the irrestible revolution … Read more about just some thoughts while waiting for photos to upload
a few good men
A Few Good Men is one of my favorites films, the kind that you can watch repeatedly and still enjoy. The movie is just so well-written; the plot is riveting, it challenges the viewer with … Read more about a few good men
i’m 16 + 10 years old/young today
i began this last night (Kenya time). So. . . back home it's early morning and already the afternoon here. . . which means that my birthday actually seems longer. Hooray! It's 11:26 … Read more about i’m 16 + 10 years old/young today
ch-ch-changes
The past few days flew by too quickly. We left Kampala Saturday afternoon; we arrived as strangers and left as friends, some of them a bit tearful. We arrived in Jinja, set up camp by … Read more about ch-ch-changes
saul and job might’ve been good friends
I started this blog entry yesterday and finished it up today. By the way, please pray for Saul and his family. Yesterday, when I revisited him with Alex and another friend from the church, … Read more about saul and job might’ve been good friends
the company you keep
Unlike last month, I don't have very many breathtaking photos of the landscape here. It's hard to capture our ministry with images, as whipping out my camera as we evangelize would be … Read more about the company you keep
missions is where?
So. . . being in a place that reminds me so much of home has been perfect and puzzling all at once. What is it about going overseas, or even just not being home, that makes … Read more about missions is where?
