Monthly Archives: January 2005

Disturbing Bible study on Samuel. Samuel, like many characters in the Bible exhibits the best in character, devotion, prayer and wisdom. Yet, he makes a similar mistake of his teacher Eli. He somehow fails with his children and we find … Continue reading →

There is a term called culture shock. It involves living in a place where all of the sights, smells and sounds are not what you are used to. The symptoms are short tempers, going to bed early and a tiredness … Continue reading →

I struggled with my sermon this week. I had some issues swirling around in the church and I wasn’t sure if I should let it go or incorporate the issues into the sermon. I called Pastor Bowman in Lusaka and … Continue reading →

Last 2.

They load two at a time.

I’ll get the order right next time.

We have been working on a building for our church since May of 04. Our arrival in Mazabuka 5 years  ago last November started with showing a film in the marketplace and a compound outside of town. We did that … Continue reading →

I was watching the Washington state governor’s race http://www.soundpolitics.com with some interest being from Seattle. The recounts called to mind my experience with voting “Seattle” style.  I was asked to be a parent representative for the public primary school my eldest … Continue reading →

Went to Monze to pick up a man who was getting ready to go and pastor when he became sick. The details and effect I will leave for another time. I thought I would share this little fun event. Driving … Continue reading →

Just returned from a short visit to Gwembe, where we stayed one night with Wes and Laurie Wilcox. They are missionaries with the Southern Baptist and are part of a team working with the Tonga. Wes and I have talked … Continue reading →