We went on SAFARI in the Serengeti last week! Our Team Banah: Vicki, Mark, Cara, Sharon, Jeff, Laura, Bekah & Audrey from Team Crux, and Angi Praise God … Read more about Serengeti Safari
The Perils of Being White in East Africa
No, this is not a post complaining about all the unwanted attention we get as children yell our "Mzungu! How are you?", nor it is about the "mzungu tax" (inflated prices) we are often charged simply … Read more about The Perils of Being White in East Africa
Love, in Theory
The overwhelming message of the Bible, of Christianity, is LOVE. (I will quote several Bible verses, at the risk of being repetitive. Please hang in there and read them all, let God speak to … Read more about Love, in Theory
Share the Love
My teammates and I, and our hosts, are having such a great time here in Tanzania! I'm borrowing this from Angi's blog, since she got it posted before me. This is the first time … Read more about Share the Love
Three Little Words
Three Little Words: Wait Wall Come * * * 1. Last month, while in Uganda, I kept hearing the word wait. It would be on … Read more about Three Little Words
Unity in the Church
As we visit homes here in Eastern Africa, our "mission" is evangelism. We want to meet people and share the love of Jesus with them. I know it may sound weird and confrontational to most … Read more about Unity in the Church
Angels Rejoice!
At the close of the church service this morning, Pastor Celsus extended a "karibu" to any visitor or church member who wanted to address the congregation. One man testified to what the Lord … Read more about Angels Rejoice!
Check Your Footwear
My friend and team leader Laura Meyers made a great analogy the other day about the different kinds of Christians there are, based on footwear: Imagine life as a race. … Read more about Check Your Footwear
More About My New Team Banah
Now that I have been with my new Team Banah for a couple of weeks, let me tell you more about each of them: (this is us on Lake Victoria in Mwanza, … Read more about More About My New Team Banah
