You have probably all heard “laughter is the best medicine” and all I know is it sure helps get you through the day. One of the first things I was taught when I first moved here and started language study was to laugh at myself and be ok with being laughed at. How can weContinue reading “Laughter”
Category Archives: Praises and Prayers
God over all, even snakes. (Yes there is a snake story and one picture so stop reading if you need to)
I took a little time this week to pray through and process the craziness of last week. When I came back to the village after a wonderful, but busy time with the team from WCC there was a lot to jump in to. Last week started major roofing and plumbing projects as well as aContinue reading “God over all, even snakes. (Yes there is a snake story and one picture so stop reading if you need to)”
Sponge Season
Our adult literacy class facilitator trainings are completed and classes will begin in January. Thank you very much for praying. It was an amazing time and we saw God move in some huge ways. My teammate and I are still exhausted and recovering from all of the hard work of putting on these trainings andContinue reading “Sponge Season”
Bottom of the class
Thank you to all who are praying for our Adult Literacy facilitator training that wraps up on Friday. The last two weeks have been exciting and exhausting. There have been many wonderful conversations and great questions about the biblical teachings. It has been very interesting to see the ways that they teach the alphabet, numbers,Continue reading “Bottom of the class”
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”
Prayer Meeting
One of the beautiful and essential routines we have here is a Wednesday night prayer meeting. Wednesday afternoon and evenings are set aside for time with the Lord and time to gather together in prayer. Scripture speaks of the Lord being present when two or three are gathered in His name. Although there are onlyContinue reading “Prayer Meeting”
ABWE Family
One of the core values of ABWE is cultivating a biblical family atmosphere. The ABWE family is large and spread throughout the world. We are all prayerfully working together in over 60 countries to shine the light of Christ. A few months ago, right before my return to the US I had the opportunity toContinue reading “ABWE Family”
Harvest
I hear that Fall has arrived in the US with crisp cool mornings and trees turning amazing colors. Trees don’t turn colors here although some drop their leaves. However, I don’t like it when the leaves drop because that means nice piles for the deadly snakes to hide under. And, as rainy season is wrappingContinue reading “Harvest”
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”
