africa, beautiful encounters, Blessings, loving the poor, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda, reflections
“ Why don’t you make yourself more useful?” A few days ago, sitting in the clinic of a Ugandan psychiatrist to learn more about the intense psychosocial issues that the African elderly go ... Read More about A Home Visit.
africa, loving the poor, Our Better World, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
"Time is spent on publicity, garnering sponsorship and planning programmes. Money is spent on flights, insurance and accommodation. A week passes and another mural is painted, a new latrine ... Read More about Better to Give or Go?
africa, Blessings, Desserts, Hungry Husband Posts, loving the poor, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda, to thee I wed
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:3 When “the poor” are mentioned, negative associations immediately come to mind: trickery, swindling, theft, ... Read More about Poor in Spirit, Rich in Joy.
africa, beautiful encounters, Blessings, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda
It was one of the bible school students who told me, “Luganda is a very simple language. One word can mean many words in English.” “Neyanziza” is a Ugandan word jam-packed with meaning- it ... Read More about Neyanziza
africa, beautiful encounters, Blessings, Pearl of Africa-Uganda, reflections
When we first arrived in Uganda, I was amused at the little roadside food stalls along the dirt roads selling "CHAPPATI" (an Indian flat bread) and "ROLEX", scratched on wooden signboards. After all, ... Read More about Rolex.
africa, Blessings, Breakfasts, Hearty Meals for the Canadian Husband, Hungry Husband Posts, love & marriage, Missions, Pearl of Africa-Uganda, to thee I wed
Today, marks our first month spent in Uganda. As we watched the sun creep up the hill just in front of our home, I couldn't help but be filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for the many ... Read More about One Month.
