About This Blog
Members of the Mission staff and board share their thoughts. Rhyme, reason, and rhythm do not enter the blogging world. Our bloggers randomly share their take on life, work, and the Great Commission. Their thoughts may be sad, humorous, or sobering. A blogger may plod slowly or lope exultantly. Enjoy their erratic meanderings.
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Building on Foundational Truths
Digging into the religious beliefs of a culture is both challenging and informative. Probing the depths of why people believe what they believe can be very revealing. Once you know what they believe, you can…Continue reading»
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A Positive Look at Cultures
We probably do not want to admit it, but it is a pretty sure thing that our first reaction in a cross-cultural experience is to note the differences. While it is natural response, it can lead to both good and bad results. Continue reading»
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The Kingdom: An Upside Down World
Today I said goodbye to my son, his wife, and three little children. They boarded an airplane to return to the country of Spain, where they serve as missionaries. I live in the USA. From my home to theirs is a geographical…Continue reading»
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No Shoes, My Friend?
In Africa, many people walk everyday without shoes. After years of no protection, the feet become accustomed to the hot and rocky road. It’s hard for me to imagine what it would be like to walk everywhere without shoes. Continue reading»
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Simple Things
One of the interesting challenges of missionary life is packing to leave the States and move to your new home overseas. Since our destination was Africa, a few more factors played into the process. First of all, we…Continue reading»
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Noah and the Ark...at Christmas?
Christmas in Cote d’Ivoire, Africa, was a totally different experience. In our village of Doropo, we waited for the sun to set so things could cool off before starting the annual Christmas play. December is in the middle of…Continue reading»