Following Jesus

White Washed

I chuckle each time I hear songs speaking of Jesus washing away our sins and making us “white as snow” or anytime I see the 4wd control in my car that gives me an option for “snow”. This week the weather has cooled down to high 80’s / low 90’s, but a week ago weContinue reading “White Washed”

Contrasts

Life and ministry here in West Africa can be full of contrasts. As I was praying recently, the Lord reminded me of some of these contrasts and the daily blessings and challenges He works through. It is easy and hard living here. There are always people willing to jump in and help to make dailyContinue reading “Contrasts”

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Gambia

Preparing for some Christmas baking, christmas music and reminders of Emmanuel, the son of God who was sent for us.

Prep and prayer

After a quick grocery run into the city and purchasing some supplies for our adult literacy classes, I am back in the village and things have been in high gear for our training that begins TODAY. 5 Gambian facilitators from 5 nearby villages will spend the next two weeks with us. Some will travel daily,Continue reading “Prep and prayer”

Perspective

As some of you may remember 1 ½ years ago I shared some new directions in ministry that I was going to be able to be a part of. I described the new ministry directions using the proverb “Give a man a fish – he has food for a day, teach a man to fishContinue reading “Perspective”

Pray for the people of The Gambia

It is wonderful being back and serving in The Gambia. Each day I look for opportunities to come alongside of my Gambian friends and neighbors and shine the light of Christ in some small way. Many evenings or early mornings as I sit and reflect on my day and as I pray and give thanksContinue reading “Pray for the people of The Gambia”

Gifts

I have been back in The Gambia for about a month and am settling in well. Since my return a lot of my time has been spent reconnecting with our employees, my Gambian friends and my Gambian family (I am named after a Gambian woman and therefore a part of her family). I have spentContinue reading “Gifts”

Sweet blessings

I just finished a busy, but wonderful 2 week long road trip to wrap up my time in the US. I was able to visit with many people and reconnect with some whom I had not seen in years. I truly experienced the joys of Christian fellowship and am grateful to the Lord for theContinue reading “Sweet blessings”

Fellowship and Campfires

As I wrap up things here in the US and say many “see-you laters” I am doing a lot of reflecting on my time here. If you keep up with my blog posts you will probably see a theme, many of my posts may be similar. I am so grateful for all of the wonderfulContinue reading “Fellowship and Campfires”

Grateful

The last week has been full of great fellowship and wonderful, peaceful time with the Lord. I was reminded yesterday morning yet again of how many people are a part of this ministry and a part of my life and how the Lord is working in it. Truly, there is a village that is prayingContinue reading “Grateful”