July is a month where much of our ministry work pauses. It is the beginning of the rains and the Gambians are busy planting and working their farms. This is a season that allows us to take a little break and some much needed vacation. After some time away from my blog and from ministryContinue reading “I’m Back”
Category Archives: Following Jesus
Circuits
A circuit is defined as “the path which is always required to get electricity to flow and do something useful.” Over the last few weeks, many things have broken on our property and there has been a lot of attention paid to circuits. Praise God, we have a short-term visitor who is an Engineering studentContinue reading “Circuits”
Signs of The Times
Living in a rural West African community where most people’s main source of income is farming you swiftly learn a lot about rain, seed, field preparation, fertilizer, and harvest. What makes farming even more challenging in this climate is that we have two seasons. Dry season lasts about 9 months out of the year withContinue reading “Signs of The Times”
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”
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