As we ushered in 2025 our team in The Gambia was blessed by a visit from 4 ladies from LifePointe Church. This trip was designed to encourage our team, other Christian workers and National Believers. We still have a few days left with these wonderful ladies and I can already say I will miss them.Continue reading “Encouragement”
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Christmas Rain
It is dry season in The Gambia which means our skin is cracked and sore despite putting on lotion 2-3 times per day, the air is crisp and cool, the cool shower before bedtime (no hot water heaters) is a shock to the system and leaves you shivering, and Christmas is near. Well, Christmas isContinue reading “Christmas Rain”
School
I am busy attending and helping organize our Adult Literacy class facilitator training. The class has been challenging and is definitely helping with my Wolof. Some days I have been so tongue tied in English that I cannot even speak my own heart language. In the evenings our class facilitators have also been learning moreContinue reading “School”
Foot on the Gas
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”
Guessing Games
When you live in a country divided in half by a river, travel is always a guessing game. Should I take the bridge or ferry? What time should I leave? How long will the trip take?It is very challenging, especially for visitors from the West to grasp this travel game. All these questions when weContinue reading “Guessing Games”
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”
Heating up
No one told me that the weather would be pleasant living in rural West Africa, but most of the time you can do things to help alleviate the uncomfortableness. This time of year tends to be the hottest temperatures with winds from the Sahara Desert and temperatures as high as 110’s or even up toContinue reading “Heating up”
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”
Visitors
In The Gambia life and ministry is all about sitting, chatting and just being with others. I have really enjoyed the many opportunities to sit, chat, share and pray with many of you during this time in the US. I am especially grateful for West Cabarrus Church and the beautiful mission house here that hasContinue reading “Visitors”
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