africa, Blessings, Character building, Missionary Musings, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
It was almost like putting a housecat on top of a giant cardboard box, to prevent the lion within from tearing its way out. One night, as I lay in bed wondering when the torture would come to ... Read More about Lion and Lamb.
africa, Character building, loving the poor, Missionary Musings, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
At 2am in the morning, under the blanket of a starry African sky, I felt pushed past the point of exasperation. Feeling vulnerable, stressed and trespassed, I was distraught. “Madame, please go ... Read More about A Blip in Eternity.
africa, Blessings, Casting Crowns, Character building, inspire, loving the poor, Missionary Musings, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
When the hysterical, bloodcurdling shrieks pierced the air and filled our home, we knew someone had died next door. It was only a few nights ago when Cliff and I, spooked by the ebb and flow of ... Read More about Sharing Chairs.
" The needs can be overwhelming and I know I have my limitations. So, I just do whatever I can for those that God has brought to my path and help them one at a time." When one of her workers, ... Read More about What If I Can’t Help Everyone?
africa, Missionary Musings, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda, prayer & encouragement
We applaud those who risk themselves for others: doctors and nurses fighting Ebola in the frontline, missionaries serving the underprivileged in rural areas; advocates championing stigmatized causes. ... Read More about Risk is Right.
africa, beautiful encounters, Blessings, Grandpa Zhou, inspire, loving the poor, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
Before we left for Africa, we wondered what would happen to Grandpa Zhou (Zhou yeye), the 80-year old limping gentleman who plays the harmonica by the train station, whom we had befriended, looked ... Read More about Those We Left Behind.
