The last few posts have been about looking for ministry opportunities and the guessing game of ferry travel in The Gambia. As I reflected on my recent ferry crossing which happened to be a very swift one I was reminded of the need to have my “foot on the gas” and always be ready toContinue reading “Foot on the Gas”
Category Archives: Blog
Looking for Opportunities
Life and ministry in The Gambia is all about praying and seeking out opportunities to share biblical truths and pray with people in the name of Jesus. There is great religious tolerance here and my Gambian neighbors are very open to spiritual conversations and believe in the power of prayer. However, I must be prayingContinue reading “Looking for Opportunities”
Fun and games
Although Gambians work hard and are very busy they do make some time for fun and games. Life and ministry here is tough. So, a little fun and some games is a great way to strengthen relationships, laugh at yourself and work on language. This week there was finally a small break in the rainContinue reading “Fun and games”
Helpers
While on vacation and hauling my luggage, groceries and everything else I really missed our Gambian “helpers”. As the trip progressed and all the walking started taking a toll on my body I counted down the number of times I would have to haul my heavy luggage by myself. I excitedly awaited my return andContinue reading “Helpers”
Rainy Season
Yes, it is “Rainy Season” in The Gambia. We don’t really have Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. We have Rainy Season and Dry Season. Where I live in the rural village most people make their living growing peanuts, millet or corn. Everyday life revolves around these crops and the rain they need. There is noContinue reading “Rainy Season”
I’m Back
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”
God’s Intelligent Design
The first big rain has come and everything is already “greening up”. The dry, sandy, dirty soil is damp and all the plants are popping up. The farmers have been busy tilling and planting the peanut seeds. The morning after the first rain as I sat outside to pray and looked around me I wasContinue reading “God’s Intelligent Design”
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”
Work is fun
Last week was busy, but in typical Gambian style we brought in some fun. A young engineering student is visiting us for several weeks and she is sharing some of what she is studying. As she does fun challenges with our Gambian workers and students we are observing to see who thinks differently. One ofContinue reading “Work is fun”
Exam time
Today starts a very busy few days for our workers and our literacy class students. Just like for many students in the US it is exam week! The new ministry vehicle will get some good use as class facilitators travel back and forth between different villages and our staff travel to each village to administerContinue reading “Exam time”
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