I have safely arrived in The Gambia and am settled into our guesthouse in the city to get some rest and stock up on some groceries before returning to my home in the village next week. It was a long trip, but God worked out all of the details in His perfect timing. Thank youContinue reading “Welcome to The Gambia”
Category Archives: Furlough Ministry
Packing
I don’t know who invented plastic storage bins, but they are a missionaries best friend! I have bins in storage at my home in The Gambia, in storage here in North Carolina, in my car and right now I am pretty much living out of bins. Anyone else have a spreadsheet for where their clothingContinue reading “Packing”
Weird Missionary Conversations
Several times while enjoying my time in the US myself or others around me have been struck by some of the weird, unique, different, surprising things that missionaries say. One of the first critical lessons to learn on the mission field is to laugh at yourself and roll with it when others laugh at you.Continue reading “Weird Missionary Conversations”
What is this? Want to try it?
If you want to find out what this strange looking fruit is and what it tastes like as well as enjoy other sights and sounds of The Gambia and say “see you later” before I return please drop by anytime between 10am-2pm West Cabarrus Church Pavilion 7655 Bruton Smith Blvd. Concord, NC (turn at theContinue reading “What is this? Want to try it?”
Drop Offs and Pop ins
As many of you know I have had the tremendous blessing of living in missionary housing at my church during my time in the US. Having a safe, comfortable, beautiful place to call my temporary home while on furlough has been amazing. One of the added benefits is that my church family knows exactly whereContinue reading “Drop Offs and Pop ins”
Last Day on the Road
As you read this myself and my trusty car (should have given her a name) are hopefully on the last day of driving our long cross country journey from North Carolina to California and back again. I appreciate your prayers for safety on this final day and thought you would enjoy some stats from theContinue reading “Last Day on the Road”
God of Creation
As I continue my travels throughout the US I am amazed by The God who created all of this beauty and diversity. I have always loved nature, but after becoming a believer and learning about God who created the heavens and earth, mountains and sea as well as all creatures great and small everything becameContinue reading “God of Creation”
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””
