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Family Time

For almost 25 years (wow, I am getting old) I have lived at least a couple thousand miles away from my family in California and that means you miss out on some celebrations and special times together. Living in The Gambia makes that even more difficult and there are times when it is really hardContinue reading “Family Time”

Windshield Time with God

I am on the road and enjoying time with Ministry partners, friends and family as well as a little bit of sight seeing and a lot of “windshield time” with God. The long driving days provide hours of quiet for prayer and conversations with God which is wonderful. I have also been able to listenContinue reading “Windshield Time with God”

“Planning”

Anyone else a “planner” and struggling a little (or a lot) with that lately? I know God is in control, I know His plans are so much greater and better than anything I can even think of, but I also know He made me this way. So, I strive to pray a lot, submit myContinue reading ““Planning””

Freedom

Freedom is a word I don’t think about very often and honestly I take it for granted. This week in the US Memorial Day was celebrated and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to really reflect on the sacrifices that Memorial Day commemorates by visiting Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery asContinue reading “Freedom”

Home

On a regular basis here and in The Gambia I get asked where is “home” or where I came from? Well, that is a really good question with many answers…. I call my US home base North Carolina, I was born and raised in California, the closest thing I have to a home dwelling /Continue reading “Home”

On the Road Again

Long ago, before Covid hit I was praying about and preparing for my furlough time in the US and planning a lot of travel throughout the US. Well, Covid definitely changed all of that and many of my travels have been changed, cancelled or postponed. Recently I have been able to get back on theContinue reading “On the Road Again”

Slips, Trips and Falls

Ok, for those of you who know me you are probably chuckling about this title since I tend to be a little accident prone. Don’t worry, I do not have a new injury and I am recovering well from my existing ones. As I was reading in Proverbs 4 this morning about focusing on theContinue reading “Slips, Trips and Falls”

Saying Yes

Over the last several weeks God has provided many opportunities for me to connect with ministry partners and share with many new people about not only the Lord’s work in The Gambia, but also my journey with the Lord and to serving Him overseas. Throughout these great conversations one theme resonates, “Just Say YES! MyContinue reading “Saying Yes”

Bennacin

Hmm, what does “bennacin” mean? This Wolof word translates to “one cooking pot” and it is the name for one of my favorite Gambian meals. So, why I am I writing about Gambian food while still sitting in America? Well, thanks to the encouragement of a local Pastor who wanted to experience Gambian food IContinue reading “Bennacin”

Seasons

As I sit here sneezing and looking at my pollen covered Christmas colored car (red car with lots of green pollen) I am reflecting on the seasons. I grew up in California where we have pretty much one season, sunny and mild. As much as I enjoy California weather it was not until I movedContinue reading “Seasons”