Here we are looked at as the “foreigner among us.” I had a great opportunity to break through that attitude. Loud yelling then desperate screams for help awoke me at 5:00 in the morning. I pulled on jeans, ran outside, barefoot with no shirt and hopped on my neighbor’s wall. From her balcony, she directed […]
Region: Africa
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 9
My friend was visibly shaken. “What’s the matter?” I asked. “Someone has given me the ‘evil eye’,” he said while wringing his hands nervously. “Now bad things will happen to me.” Somalis believe in the “evil eye” and pray for protection against curses and calamities. #Pray4OpenDoors and that they would know the power of Christ […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 8
In 2006, Eritrea announced it would become the first country in the world to turn its entire coast into an environmentally protected zone. The 837 mile coastline, along with another 1,209 miles of coast around its more than 350 islands, will come under governmental protection. As the government mandates protection of the environment, we look […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 7
After meals, homes in Somalia are filled with frankincense. The current annual world production of frankincense is about 1,000 tons. Most of this product comes from Somalia. Pray that the fragrance of Christ will fill their lives as doors open for access to the Gospel. #Pray4OpenDoors […]
Grace under fire
Recently my wife and I went to the market to buy vegetables. Little did I know that our dedication to be graceful in the face of public scrutiny would be tested so strongly. This was our third time to the market and twice we have been harassed by someone under the influence of drugs or […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 3
“I will go with you,” said the Nubian friend. “You would go with me?” the team member asked. “Yes, I want to see Sudan and the other Nubian people. You will also need help with Arabic.” “You are right about that!” he laughed. On the border of Sudan in a neighboring country, Nubian tribes dot […]
Shriveled arm healed
Swahili Coast: As we were shopping, we met “Bob” who was 90% paralyzed on his right side by an accident 10 years ago. His arm was shriveled. We asked if we could pray for him in the name of Jesus. He said yes so we did. While we were praying, he began to raise his […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 6
The coffee ceremony is a very important part of culture to welcome guests in Eritrea. The coffee is brewed by first roasting the green coffee beans over hot coals in a brazier. Once the beans are roasted each participant is given an opportunity to sample the aromatic smoke by wafting it towards them. This is […]
I am Muslim but I love Jesus too
I was by the market waiting for my friends. It was really sunny and “Kyle” invited me to stand in the shade. I thanked him and moved under a tree. He came over to ask where I was from and where I was working. I told him about our English centers. His clothes and polite […]
#Pray4OpenDoors Week 5
Just as Paul celebrated in 1 Corinthians, we also pray, “A huge door of opportunity for good work has opened up here.” #Pray4OpenDoors in three countries in Africa currently closed to missionaries: #Eritrea, #Somalia and #Sudan. #livedead #livedeadpray […]
